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Miss Missouri 2025 Thursday night Highlights

6/13/2025
The following delegates were awarded at the end of Thursday night's show.  Teen Sash Rookie Evening Gown: Jaycee McMillian - Miss Northwest’s Teen  Teen Sash Overall Evening …

Miss Missouri first night comes to a close, …

6/12/2025
The lights dimmed and Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T.” engulfed the Missouri Military Academy gymnatorium so the woman who once moonwalked on pointe shoes could take the stage once more. …

Mexico Hounds set times, marks before districts at …

6/12/2025
The Mexico Optimist Running Club Hounds had one more chance to record its best times and marks before districts this Saturday. The Hounds held their Mexico Hounds Invite this past Saturday at …

Presser Pipes sounds off for summer

6/11/2025
Long days, warm nights and campfire songs are some of Cara Miller’s favorite memories about summer. They were the inspiration for the compilation of songs Miller hand picked as choir …

Bulldogs sweeps Monroe City Shootout on June 4

6/10/2025
On June 4 during the Monroe City Shootout, Mexico won all three games over Macon, Monroe City and Palmyra.  Look for the story in the June 11, 2025  edition of the Mexico Ledger. …

Mexico, Paris compete at Westran Shootout

6/10/2025
On Thursday during the Westran Shootout, Mexico lost three games while Paris went 2-1. Mexico lost one-point games to Marceline and Westran and then lost to Paris while Paris defeated Marceline …

Summer showcase of skills on Van-Far court

6/5/2025
Van-Far girls basketball held its annual youth camp from May 27-29 in the Van-Far High School gym in Vandalia. Since the camp had more kids this year of around 34, it was moved from the elementary …

Mexico gets warmed up in the summer for skills camp

6/4/2025
Mexico boys and girls basketball hosted their annual youth skills camp from May 27-29 at Mexico Middle School. Across three sessions each day involving about 85 kids, second- and third-graders, …

Car Show and Cruise raises money for Help Center

5/28/2025
The Freedom of the Road Riders Local 13 in Mexico invaded the Tractor Supply parking lot May 17 for its annual car show and cruise. “It went fantastic today,” said activities …

Thunderbird bats quiet in 4-0 sectional loss to Fatima

5/27/2025
North Callaway couldn't muster much against Brody Kleffner on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds lost their Class 3 sectional game at home in Auxvasse to Fatima 4-0 after striking out 10 times in 6 2/3 …

STATE TRACK DAY TWO: Spickert breaks two Centralia …

5/24/2025
Look for more state track coverage in the Wednesday, May 28, 2025, edition of the Mexico Ledger. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111. Photos and other …

STATE TRACK DAY ONE: Centralia medals, Chapman dual …

5/23/2025
Look for more state track coverage on the Mexico Ledger website tomorrow and in the Wednesday, May 28, 2025, edition of the Mexico Ledger. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger …

North Callaway graduation ceremony highlights

5/23/2025
The North Callaway class of 2025 Thunderbirds celebrated their high school graduation Thursday night.  After tassles changed sides, the gymnasium erupted in a cacophony of  cheers, …

Mexico High School class of 1962 14th reunion

5/22/2025
The Mexico High School Class of 1962 gathered at Simmons' Stables Saturday for their 14th reunion. The Echoes were keeping the music going  while guests enjoyed the catered meal and home-baked …

Thunderbirds strike twice with district championships

5/21/2025
North Callaway baseball is the district champion once again. The Thunderbirds (20-5) became the first team in program history to win back-to-back district titles on Wednesday when they defeated …

The sun sets on the MHS class of 2025

5/21/2025
Mexico High School’s class of 2025 made their way to Hawthorne Heights where they would have their last evening of togetherness and carefree fun. The annual Senior Sunset barbecue, held …

Van-Far High School Graduation Day Ceremony Highlights

5/19/2025
Van-Far High School graduated more than 40 students at its commencement on Sunday at the high school gym. 

Mexico High School Graduation Ceremony Highlights

5/19/2025
Mexico High School seniors celebrated their graduation May 16 at the football field.   Some 205 students graduated. 

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