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Arrest made in the shooting death of Vandalia man
Arrest Report 11/28 - 11/30
Climate and culture a focus of Mexico Public Schools survey
Keith Mueller with Central Electric Power Co-op gave a presentation of electrical dos and don’ts to both classes of fourth graders at Hawthorne Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 28.
Fourth graders learn the dos and don’ts
Children at Hawthorne Elementary School got some hands-on learning about electricity from some professionals. Fourth graders in the classes of teachers Gyda Hooker and Mendie Tutt at the school …
Runners in the annual YMCA Turkey Trot post Thanksgiving race took off from the Mexico YMCA on Friday morning, Nov. 24.
Local runners show up early to work off Thanksgiving over stuffing
About 40 local runners and walkers were able to overcome the slumber of Thanksgiving to participate in the annual Too Much Turkey post Thanksgiving 5K, on Friday, Nov. 24. The race started at 8 …
Person found dead near Vandalia, person of interest in custody
The Audrain County Sheriff’s Department is saying they’ve identified persons of interest but have not said any arrests have been made. The department released a statement late …
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Local Sports
Community R-6 girls go to line in win vs Mark Twain, boys turn ball over in loss
Mexico senior Jo Thurman dribbles against the Fulton defense on Wednesday at the Montgomery County Varsity Basketball Tournament.
MEXICO ROUNDUP: Lady Bulldogs give Mudd first win, Bulldogs advance to title game, girls win medals
Community R-6 senior Alyssa Beamer fights with Marion County for possession on Tuesday at home.
CR-6 ROUNDUP: Lady Trojans, Trojans both fall to Marion County at home
North Callaway senior Riley Blevins is fouled by Silex while attempting a layup in the final minute on Thursday at home. Blevins hit both free throws to win the game for the Ladybirds.
NORTH CALLAWAY ROUNDUP: Ladybirds, Klein earn first wins vs Silex; Thunderbirds notch first win vs Owls; girls wrestlers debut with wins
Van-Far freshman Elliott Utterback drives inside during a preseason jamboree in Mexico.
VAN-FAR ROUNDUP: Lady Indians earn first win, teams split at EMO foe Louisiana
Missouri Military Academy sophomore Deonte Kerns holds down an opponent last season.
MMA ROUNDUP: Wresting wins first duals, basketball loses at Wright City
Missouri Military Academy wins two duals in first two meets Missouri Military Academy started its season on the wrestling mat by earning good early-season experience. MMA lost both of its …
Centralia senior Raegan Anderson shoots a 3-pointer last season.
CENTRALIA ROUNDUP: Lady Panthers, Panthers earn two sweeps at North Callaway, Marshall
Centralia girls score season-high in 72-34 win at Marshall, boys complete sweep The Centralia girls appeared to be in good shape before defending their title soon. The Lady Panthers, who …
North Callaway girls push late for 49-46 win vs Silex, first career win for HC Klein
For a majority of the fourth quarter on Thursday night, the North Callaway girls' offense was cold before seven points in the final minute preceded a 49-46 victory at home against Silex. The victory …
Mexico girls, Mudd earn 1st wins in 47-29 win vs Fulton
The Mexico girls earned important first victories on Wednesday but also extended a winning streak. The Lady Bulldogs defeated North Central Missouri Conference and district rival Fulton 47-29 in the …
North Callaway senior and three-time state medalist Lane Kimbley grounds his opponent at last season's state wrestling championships.
North Callaway wrestling wants to top last season
Despite the many accomplishments a year ago, North Callaway wrestling is working hard to top that this season. The Thunderbirds finished last season with two state medalists, three state …
Obituaries
Billy Dean Bates, 70, of Auxvasse, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 4, at Arnold Funeral Home. Burial with …
Robyn Larkin Higgins, 61, of Mexico, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her home. Funeral Services will be Friday, December 1, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Arnold Funeral Home in Mexico, Missouri. …
Lester Allen Van Vactor, 74, of Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December …
Dorothy Lee Gibbs Mamel, age 92, of Bloomington, Minn., passed away peacefully during the Full Moon on November 27, 2023.  She was born in Mexico, on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1931, when she …

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Local News
Arrest Report 11/23 - 11/27 Nathan Leroy Drissel , 36, first-degree trespassing Jason W. Moss , 41, fugitive in-state, held for Randolph County Lester Keth Fehling , 40, fourth-degree …
Local children got to experience the joy of the Magic Tree at the annual lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 22, on the Mexico Square.
The annual Magic Tree lighting ceremony was held on Wednesday, Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Eve) on the Mexico Square.
The city of Mexico got some good news last week for the city’s future development. Mexico Economic Development Director Amy O’Brien told council members at their regular meeting on …
Despite some objections, the Mexico Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) will start collecting data from exit interviews of employees. The BOE voted 5-2 in favor of the idea with Board …

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Local Sports
Community R-6 senior Alyssa Beamer dribbles along the baseline against Marion County on Tuesday at home in Laddonia.
Mexico boys vs Wellsville-Middletown in Montgomery County tournament Mexico 75 Wellsville 10 For Mexico (2-0), PJ Perkins 16 points and four steals, DJ Long 12 points and three assists, …
Mexico junior Grant Van Horn controls an opponent at last season's state wrestling championships, which was Van Horn's second appearance at state and second time he earned a medal.
Mexico boys wrestling wants to have a bigger year. The Bulldogs want a bigger number than the five Bulldogs sent to state last season but are bigger already in terms of the kids they have on the …
Mexico sophomore Alexus Johns ties up with an opponent last season at her first career state wrestling championships.
Heading in its fourth year, Mexico girls wrestling not only has kids with experience but also state experience. The Lady Bulldogs would like to see multiple girls qualify and medal for the state …
Missouri Military Academy sophomore Sam Stevens wraps up an opponent last season.
Missouri Military Academy wrestling has a ton of experience coming back this season. The Colonels have a roster of 54 kids, with 20 of them being returning wrestlers from last year. Mexico …

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