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Plenty of parade-goers were sporting their Tyronn Lue shirts at the Homecoming parade.
Tyronn Lue C2C Initiative co-sponsors 8th annual Tyronn Lue Day of Service
Van-Far Homecoming Coronation 2024
Hickory Ridge is open and celebrating fall from the first week of September until the last week of October.
Ukulele Festival at Hickory Ridge Orchard 9/29/24
Audrain County Memorial Courthouse at 101 N Jefferson St. Here you can find your local election authority and cast absentee votes.
Getting ready to vote: important dates and requirements
With election day quickly approaching, and the recent changes to Missouri’s voting laws, it is important to know what will be required of you and stay up-to-date on important deadlines in the …
Lacie Reetz performs with the Ukulele Festival Band Saturday.
Fall Festivities and four little strings
For the past three years now, David Reetz, owner of Mexico Music, and his ukulele students, have taken the show on the road. Well… down the road.  Off Audrain Rd. 820 just minutes …
Mayor Vicki Briggs delivers a sealed proclamation recognizing the 49th annual meeting of the Wabash Railroad Historical Society to president Randy Bible Saturday.
The tracks that built Mexico
The water in a cup set on your table begins to ripple and for a brief second, Jurassic Park flashes through your mind. Then, with the shrill of its whistle and clang of its bell, you realize …
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Community R-6
Lady Trojans fall short 4-2 to Montgomery County
The Paris Coyotes hang out on the sideline during an earlier game this season.
Paris
Paris restarts football rivalry with Knox County, wins 60-20 on Homecoming
Centralia sophomore Louis Suddarth attempts to make a tackle during Week 1 in Mexico.
Centralia
Centralia lights up board in 80-26 Homecoming win over CCC foe Highland
Centralia
Lady Panthers repeat as Centralia Invitational champs, defeat Hallsville 4-2
North Callaway
Ladybirds set records to third place at Centralia Invitational, best since 2015
Mexico freshman Scottie Smith catches a ball down the right-field line against Southern Boone on Saturday morning at Gallop Field in Mexico.
Mexico 6-4 loss to Southern Boone ends on umpire call
Mexico didn’t have a hit since the first inning on Saturday morning but were one swing away from a tie game. Mexico vs Southern Boone Photo Gallery The Bulldogs hosted Class 3 No. 5 …
Lady Bulldogs' threat dies on final call, lose 6-4 to ranked Southern Boone
Mexico had its  Look for the full story on Sunday on the Mexico Ledger website. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.   Photos and …
Mexico earns 54 sign 13th straight time, wins 21-14
Mexico will not let loose of the 54 road sign. The Bulldogs defeated their North Central Missouri Conference rival Fulton for the 13th straight time on Friday with a 21-14 victory at Hawthorne …
Mexico senior Daunte Cline sacks Fulton quarterback Jaden Galbreath at the end of the first half on Friday at Hawthorne Heights in Mexico. Mexico won its 13th straight 54 Bowl Game 21-14, winning also on Military Appreciation Night.
LEDGER FOOTBALL ROUNDUP 10/04/2024: Mexico wins 13th straight 54 Bowl; Centralia, North Callaway, Pair pour on points in wins
Mexico 21 Fulton 14 in Mexico Mexico (3-3) gained enough of an advantage over North Central Missouri Conference rival Fulton (0-6) in the second half after going into halftime tied at 7. Drew …
Mexico senior Reiley Walker returns a ball in an earlier home dual this season against Moberly at Fairgrounds Park Netplex in Mexico.
Mexico girls tennis wins home finale with 11 straight win over Fulton
Mexico defended its home courts and its streak against its arch rival on Oct. 2. The Lady Bulldogs defeated North Central Missouri Conference and district foe Fulton 5-4 in their final home dual …
Obituaries
Marion Campbell Boyd, affectionately known as Molly, a former resident of Mexico, died peacefully in her sleep on August 2 nd , 2024.   Molly was born May 17 th , 1930, in Chicago.  …
Marolyn Elizabeth (Ploeger) Block, 97, of Montgomery City, died on September 25, 2024. Marolyn lived at home until just after her 96th birthday, at which time she moved to St. Andrews Nursing home in …
Nancy Ellen Stuart passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Boone Hospital. Visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Home of Columbia, on Saturday, October 5 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. The …
Barbara Ann Ray, age 76, of Butterfield, MO passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her home. She was born September 20, 1948 in Mexico, the daughter of Leland and Martha (Spurling) Crews. On …

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Local News
Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger recently announced that Timothy Scott Midgyett, 29, of Columbia, pleaded guilty to the June 2020 murder of Chance Davis of Mexico. Midgyett …
The Salty Heifers is one of Mexico's newest businesses.
The Salty Heifers Co. celebrated the grand opening of their new storefront at 118 W. Jackson St. recently with a ribbon cutting ceremony and store-wide sale. The Salty Heifers, owned by Barb …
Zenith staff gathered with owner Sebastian Heintz to cut the ribbon in their new expansion. “We pride ourselves in being a small company and a small business and growing organically.” says Heintz.
Homecoming Weekend Zenith Aircraft celebrates their 33rd annual homecoming Friday and Saturday at the Mexico Memorial Airport.  Mayor Vicki Briggs welcomed everyone in the east wing of …
You may think twice before opening an email after this cybersecurity presentation by (left to right) Tracy Graham, Robert Graham, Kent Hillman and Carl Donaldson
The Northeast Commissioners and Clerks meeting took place in the 4-H building last Tuesday. Amongst the numerous gifts provided by local businesses scattered across the tables were mums. The …

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North Callaway senior pitcher Lauren Speight throws a Fatima runner out at first base on Wednesday at home in Auxvasse.
North Callaway saw Wednesday’s home game as a test. Two-time defending state champion and Class 3 No. 1 Fatima was across the diamond from the Ladybirds. The Lady Comets collected 12 hits …
Mexico junior Maddy Feger hustles toward first base on Tuesday against Marshall at Gallop Field in Mexico.
Softball Mexico shuts out Moberly again 10-0 Mexico still hasn't allowed Moberly to score a run this year. The Lady Bulldogs (11-12, 5-3 NCMC) defeated their North Central Missouri …
It was Missouri Military Academy's turn on Thursday night. MMA and Mexico have alternated wins and losses over the past seven meetings now following a 6-1 victory by Class 1 No. 2 MMA (8-2) at …
Mexico junior Maddy Feger rounds third base to score against Marshall on Tuesday in Mexico.
Whenever Mexico needed runs on Tuesday, they happened. Mexico vs Marshall Photo Gallery That was largely due to the top four in the Lady Bulldogs’ lineup as Hannah Loyd, Maddy Feger, …

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