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Mexico woman injured after falling asleep at wheel on Route FF
A Mexico woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Audrain County early Sunday morning. The 27-year-old driver fell asleep while traveling east on Route FF in a 2021 Nissan Armada, …
Arrest Report: Oct. 4-11
Linkon Harold Rickard , 31– violating parole/probation, resisting/interfering with an arrest for a felony, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia - …
Branch Out with Children's Therapy and Early Education School
Central Bank announced its support of Children’s Therapy and Early Education School as part of its ongoing Branch Out campaign, which shines a light on the “hidden gems” of mid-Missouri, …
STEM Night at MMA will be held Oct. 20, from 4-6 p.m. in the Missouri Military Academy Gymtorium. The event is free and open to the public.
Missouri Military Academy invites community to free STEM Night Oct. 20
Missouri Military Academy, in partnership with co-sponsors Missouri University of Science and Technology and Project Lead The Way, will host a day of STEM education and exploration on Oct. 20, …
Video: Community Matters with County Clerk Lisa Smith
Voter ballots will look a little different this November. See how this affects Audrain County voters with County Clerk Lisa Smith.
Hord Street is currently segmented by the Audrain Medical Center hospital. So are E. Monroe Street and E. Jackson Street. The new design will create one contiguous Hord Street and also reconnect E. Monroe and E. Jackson streets.
Mexico moves forward with Hord Street redesign
In preparation for the construction of the new City Hall/Public Safety facilities, improvements must be made to Hord Street and surrounding streets. Mexico City Council approved a resolution …
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Obituaries
Clifford Lee Mongler
Clifford Lee Mongler, 83, of Mexico, died Oct. 19, 2026, at his home. Visitation is Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:15 a.m. at Arnold Funeral Home. Online condolence may be …
Richard Ray Schremp
Richard Ray Schremp
Richard Ray Schremp, 69, of Mexico, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, cherished memories, and a legacy that will live on through his …
Barbara Jean Moore
Barbara Jean Moore of St. Peter, Minnesota, died Oct. 11, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at noon on Oct. 24, at the Campbell Community Center in Campbell, Minnesota followed by the …
Edwin Clay Mills
Edwin “Ed” Clay Mills, 73, of Mexico, died Oct. 15, 2026, at Pin Oaks Living Center in Mexico. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 21, at Arnold Funeral Home with a burial to follow …
David Wayne Kemp
David Wayne Kemp
David Wayne Kemp, age 68 of Mexico MO, passed away on October 8, 2026 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Hospital in Columbia MO. David was born on February 28, 1958 in Mexico MO to Floyd and Ruby …
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