Mexico native and Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen candidate Maggie Huffman has been selected as a finalist for the Whipple Family Teens in Action Award.
As a titleholder, each candidate chooses a platform to represent and advocate for during their year of service.
Huffman’s platform “Buddy Blankets” encourages a positive experience for hospital patients.
The $250 scholarship is given by the family of reigning Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen Ashley Whipple.
Law enforcement is continuing to search for a man from Audrain County wanted on multiple felony charges. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office has requested assistance from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the search for 40-year-old Michael David Ogden of Vandalia. He is currently wanted on charges, including kidnapping, domestic assault, burglary and…
The Mexico Senior Center is collecting donations and items this month (September) for the home bound seniors for Christmas. Senior Center Director Ione Bickell says last year they were able to distribute 120 gift packages. Donations or items can be dropped off at the Mexico Senior Center located at 606 East Park Street, and will…
Second Degree Murder charges are being brought against a Warrenton man in connection with the death of an infant. According to court records an arrest was issued yesterday (Wednesday) for 25 year old Charles A. Holiday. A three month old child was pronounced dead in June of 2015 and was with extensive trauma from at…
Arrests: Mexico Public Safety reports the arrest of 35-year-old Kayneshia S. Long for Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Suspended on Saturday, June 1, 2024. 48-year-old George Mastin was arrested for Fourth Degree Assault on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Calls for service: Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service over the weekend…
A Monroe City man is dead following a one-car accident in Ralls County during the evening hours of Wednesday, July 3, 2024. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Cincinnati Road a half mile south of Ariel Lane, nine miles southeast of Monroe City. A vehicle driven by 48-year-old William C….
In high school baseball on 4/16/2025: University of Missouri women’s basketball has signed transfer forward Jordana Reisma from Cleveland State, head coach Kellie Harper announced on Wednesday. Reisma, an all-conference performer a season ago, averaged 14.5 points and 6.9 rebounds while leading the Vikings to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) Fab Four. Reisma started…
