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As usual, Jennifer Barnett was buzzing around Mexico High School (MHS) on her plan period, making copies, visiting with a colleague, and stopping by the office to track down an administrator. As she …
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1/10/24
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During the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 8, rain and snow began moving through mid-Missouri. From around 3:30 p.m. Monday through 8 a.m. on Tuesday, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to or …
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1/9/24
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A person looking for a place to sleep is being blamed for allegedly starting a fire that has destroyed part of the Handi-Shop.
On Saturday, Jan. 6, at approximately 6:43 a.m., the Mexico Public …
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1/8/24
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It didn’t take long for 2024 to ring in a new year with a new business in Mexico.
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce helped welcome “424 North Apparel and Design” to the city …
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1/6/24
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Green Estates Park on the south end of town was closed on Thursday as Parks and Recreation Department crews worked to remove several trees that have been infected by the emerald ash borer beetle. The …
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1/6/24
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On Tuesday, Jan. 2, at approximately 9:07 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 100 block of North Alabama about a structure fire. Responding personnel found flame coming …
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1/3/24
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It’s been more than six months since Miss Missouri Haley Leach and Miss Missouri Teen Gracyn Rouse were crowned in Mexico and now is their time to go for the biggest crown.
Both ladies …
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1/3/24
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Participation numbers are down for Mexico Public Schools’ activities and administrators are trying to think of ways to reverse the trend.
Mexico Public Schools’ Activities Director …
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1/3/24
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Students in the Mexico Public School District (MPS) and across the state are falling behind and educators have identified a couple of factors that may be contributing.
The state recently …
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1/3/24
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A celebration of life will be held for a Vandalia man more than a month after he was murdered.
Matthew Stewart was killed on Nov. 30, 2023, but it took investigators several weeks to release his …
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1/3/24
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A former mayor of Mexico was arrested over the weekend.
Ayanna Shivers, 52, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, failing to drive on the right side of the roadway, and leaving the scene …
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1/2/24
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On Monday, Jan., 1, 2024, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 1200 block of W Liberty about a structure fire. Responding personnel found fire in …
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1/2/24
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The Mexico Public Schools Board of Education held its annual Pioneer Awards Holiday Reception on Dec. 19 with seven former teachers and staff being honored for their service to the district.
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12/30/23
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A Mexico High School graduate got a taste for travel this past summer, which has sparked her curiosity for more.
Shadora Foy, currently a student at the University of Indiana, graduated from …
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12/30/23
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A local motorcycle club has started what it hopes to be an annual Christmas tradition.
The Comosapiens Motorcycle Club’s local Mexico chapter decided to make a Christmas special for a …
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12/30/23
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When Soft Surroundings closed this past summer it closed a lot of doors for a lot of folks, but for others like Jason Young, it opened a new one.
Young celebrated the opening of Jason’s …
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12/30/23
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The evening of Dec 9 . , Simmons, Stables hosted the adults-only viewing of the Christmas decorated barn. Guests came to view the 136 year old Stable, have a cocktail, enjoy some appetizers and …
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12/30/23
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Arrest Report 12/22 - 12/27
David Nathaniel Tate , 29, fugitive in-state, held for Shannon County
Myrtle Ellen Robinson , 66, fugitive in-state, resisting or interfering with an arrest
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12/30/23
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Filing has closed for both the Mexico Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) and the Mexico City Council with two late additions.
Cameron R. Bessolo filed to run for Mexico City Council on …
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12/30/23
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The Mexico YMCA (The Y) is currently in talks with two different providers for an expanded physical therapy operation at the facility.
MU Health currently operates a physical therapy clinic at …
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12/27/23
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A renewable energy company, EDF Renewables, has donated a sizable amount of money to the local YMCA for an expansion project.
Officials with the company were at the Mexico YMCA last week to …
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12/27/23
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From an economic development standpoint, the city of Mexico’s main focus continues to be getting the hospital reopened.
That was the message at the city’s last council meeting of the …
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12/27/23
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Two property owners from Schuyler County in Northeast Missouri are warning property owners in Audrain County about the pitfalls of having a wind farm next to one’s property.
Nakila …
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12/23/23
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County officials from Audrain and Callaway Counties held a public meeting at the courthouse in Mexico earlier this month to let some local farmers and property owners vent their frustrations over the …
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12/23/23
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Many property owners in Northeast Missouri are concerned about private power companies encroaching in their space and the answer may not be something they want to hear.
Audrain County …
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12/23/23
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