A tradition in Mexico is canceled for 2020 amid concerns over COVID-19. In a Facebook post this (Tuesday) afternoon, the Walk Back In Time is announcing that they are canceling this year’s festival due to the pandemic. They say they will be hosting it next year, provided the outbreak is over.
The Audrain County Health Department reports no changes in COVID-19 testing numbers from yesterday (Monday) to today (Tuesday). According to the press release sent out at 11 this (Tuesday) morning there are still 12 active cases in the county. Of the 138 total positive cases there have been 125 recoveries and 1 death.
Mexico High School Football will be starting up next week on Tuesday, July 7th. Any upcoming senior, junior, sophomore, or freshman needing information is asked to contact Coach Steve Haag at shaag@mexico.k12mo.us.
ARRESTS: Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service yesterday (Monday): Harassment on North Jefferson and at the East Liberty Apartments. Identity theft reported on South Muldrow. Fireworks at Ozark Place, and at 4820 South Clark. A one car accident reported at Plunkett Park yesterday (Monday). CAR ACCIDENTS: According to the accident report […]
Mexico Public Safety says it is releasing the Major Case Squad, however will continue investigating the homicide on West Street that happened on Saturday morning. According to Public Safety they have followed up on numerous leads in multiple jurisdictions, and information has been brought forth that a black Sedan, similar to a Chevrolet Impala, dropped […]
St. Louis Blues head coach Craig Berube is back in St. Louis and is ready to lead his guys to potential back-to-back championships. Berube who is nicknamed the Chief, has been spending much of this pandemic back at his home in Philadelphia. Berube said yesterday he believes the team is mentally prepared for the sudden […]
Mexico Public Schools is addressing the online petitions regarding changing or leaving intact the name of the Mexico High Dixie Gray Marching Band. In a statement from the District, they say they are aware of the two petitions circulating on social media. The release goes on to state “Our mission is teaching, learning, caring. We […]
Ameren Missouri is announcing the return of late payment fees. Late payment fees will be reinstated on large, non-residential accounts July 15, while residential and small non-residential accounts will have until August 3 before late payment fees return. Ameren Missouri is still offering payment assistance programs, including its Clean Slate Programs to help customers pay […]
New water main installation in Mexico closes intersection. North Olive Street at Hendricks is closed through part of Wednesday as a contractor for Missouri American Water works on the water main project. The project will replace water mains along Hendricks from North Jefferson to Luther Drive. Motorists should be aware of work ongoing in those […]
No new cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County this morning. The Audrain County Health Department released the latest report this morning at 11. Since the last report on Friday, 4 more cases have made recoveries. Of the 138 total positive cases of COVID-19, 125 have recovered with one death.