Captain Clifford Latting, USA (Ret), was named Missouri Military Academy chaplain in December 2024.
Latting is currently pursuing a Master of Applied Theology and plans to complete a Master of …
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1/22/25
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he Missouri Military Academy soccer team, which proudly finished 2nd in the state in fall 2024, joined Mexico Rotary Club on Friday, Jan. 17.
MMA Athletic Director Brian Meny, Coach Elliot …
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1/22/25
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The Missouri Arts Council has acclaimed 225 people, organizations and communities who truly embody the spirit of the arts since 1983. The public is invited to attend the ceremony recognizing the 2025 …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/22/25
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The very first tattoo shop to ever exist in Centralia was Sinful Ink, a small studio owned and operated by Tate Phelen.
Sound familiar?
Perhaps that’s because after only two years in …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/22/25
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Presser is “here for the party”, getting ready for a fun filled evening as their annual fundraising gala grows near.
Saturday, Jan. 25 will mark the 7th annual gala hosted by …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/22/25
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“I am going to encourage all of us, as far as this journey goes, let us continue to do our part to live out the legacy that Dr. King stood for, and what he gave his life for.”
Pastor …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/22/25
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Filing for the April 2025 municipal election closed Tuesday, Dec. 31. Eligible candidates will be certified by the end of January and their names will appear on the ballot in order of filing. The …
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1/15/25
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The Quincy Art Center invites the community to celebrate the artistic talents of area high school students at the 51st Annual High School Art Competition, on display from Feb. 1-27. This juried …
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1/15/25
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While many local students enjoyed a snow day, a group of Missouri Military Academy cadets were hard at work helping the Mexico community deal with the aftermath of the winter storm. A group of MMA …
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1/15/25
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Monday, Jan. 20, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration will take place in Mexico, MO.
The celebration will be kicked off with a Remember the Purpose—Walk to the Courthouse at …
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1/15/25
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There’s snow place like Mexico
[Photo gallery]
Amidst the terrible weather brought on by two winter storms last week, Mexico found a way to see the bright (and chilly) side of things. Snow men began popping up all over town while families headed …
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1/15/25
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Less than a year ago, Stephanie Paden opened her Painted Heifer storefront in Mexico at 211 W. Monroe St. There, she sold just about anything from engraved cutting boards to hand burned hats. She …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/15/25
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This year marks the inaugural Century 21 franchise, “30 Under 30” award recognizing 30 agents and brokers under 30-years-old who exhibit, “top production, exceptional quality …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/15/25
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Former Mexico Ledger Editor Dennis Sharkey was killed in a shooting on a Kansas City highway Friday night, Jan. 10.
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1/13/25
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MPSD responds to house fire On Friday, Jan 10, at approximately 11:44 a.m., an off-duty Mexico Public Safety firefighter saw smoke coming from inside a house in the 1200 block of Hendricks. Upon …
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1/13/25
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A 25-year-old man from Swannanoa, NC sustained serious injuries in a one-vehicle accident that occurred Jan. 9 at 1:46 a.m. The driver of the 2015 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on I-70 when he …
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Callaway crash leaves driver with serious injuries
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1/9/25
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Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Fall 2024 Semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 credit hours in a 16-week period and …
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1/8/25
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Audrain County Clerk Lisa Smith conducted the swearing-in of Audrain County officials Monday, Dec. 31, who were elected during the November 2024 election. Each was presented a certificate of election …
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1/8/25
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Filing for the April 2025 municipal election closed Tuesday, Dec. 31. Eligible candidates will be certified by the end of January and their names will appear on the ballot in order of filing. The …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/8/25
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Kasi Welborn, teen coordinator at the Mexico-Audrain County Library, knows that reading is a part of everyday life no matter how you look at it. Whether you’re checking a receipt, reading a …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/8/25
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A family of record-breaking, state-champion powerlifters hails from Mexico. They walked the halls of Mexico High School, participated in FCA sports, and attended the local church.
Behind the …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/8/25
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On Oct. 2, Wild Grace Boutique opened its door at 108 S. Washington St.
Christina Maxwell, owner of Wild Grace, grew up in the Vandalia/Farber area and attended Van-Far High School. After …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/8/25
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As the winter storm moved through mid-Missouri, Jan. 4 - Jan. 6, the Mexico Public Safety Department has responded to five incidents of stranded motorists, slide-offs, or weather related …
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1/6/25
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The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to continue to avoid traveling through Monday in the heaviest weather impacted areas. The heavy amounts of snow, bitterly cold temperatures …
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1/6/25
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As heavy winter precipitation makes its way across the state, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to continue to avoid traveling on the weather-impacted roads through Monday. …
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1/5/25
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