Several reports of counterfeit money at business’s in Mexico this month.
Major Brice Mesko with Mexico Public Safety says his department has taken a total of 12 reports of the counterfeit money since the beginning of the year.
Major Mesko says if any person or business believes they are the victim of counterfeit money call public safety and they will investigate.
A 32-year old Columbia man was shot and killed at a Columbia McDonald’s yesterday. The mid-day shooting at the East Nifong Boulevard McDonald’s left Derek Gonzalez dead, and another person with serious injuries. The second victim is in stable condition. Both victims were taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Columbia police were dispatched around…
This year’s Mexico Middle School Courtesy Award winners are Allie Meyer and Ethan Wright. Both students received a certificate and a fifty dollar award. Allie is the daughter of Jesse and Brandi Meyer. Ethan is the son of Amy Cunningham. The Courtesy award is given each year to 2, 8th-grade students that have shown consistent…
The Mexico School Board is receiving consultation from a medical professional about reopening their buildings for the upcoming year. Adam Wheeler, MD and Founder of Big Tree Medical Home was the guest speaker at the board of education meeting tonight (Tuesday). Dr. Wheeler says he believes it is safe for children to return to school…
Several area students along with community members and the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce were at the Mexico Area Family YMCA to celebrate the grand opening of a new playground on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Students from the Southside Christian Academy tested out the swing set and the slides. The playground surface is made out…
With week 7 of the high school football season in the books only a few teams remain unbeaten. The Centralia Panthers improved to 7-0 after shutting out Highland 43-0. Bowling Green is 7-0 blowing out Mark Twain 65-0. And South Shelby remained unbeaten putting up a 42-0 victory against Macon. Hannibal spoiled Moberly’s unbeaten streak…
United States Senator Josh Hawley has filed two bill in an attempt to break up what he refers to as a “higher education monopoly.” The first bill would make more job-training and certification programs eligible for Pell Grants. The second would require colleges and universities to pay half of the outstanding balance when students default…
