The Mexico United Way will host their 4th annual Power of the Purse fundraiser tonight in the Gymtorium at Missouri Military Academy.
Amantha Wilson with the United Way explains the concept of the power of the purse:
Tables are still open, or individuals can attend for $50 at the door.
Doors open at 5:30 for a social time with dinner at 6pm. The event hopes to raise $20,000 to help fund nine area agencies.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is set to resume CDL written testing today in certain locations. In the Troop F area, tests will be given Monday through Friday in Mexico, Jefferson City, Owensville, and Columbia. Tests will be given to those applicants with essential needs and social distancing measures will need to be followed at…
An investigation is underway in Miller County after human remains were found yesterday (Monday) in a rural area. The Miller County Sheriff’s Office along with the Missouri Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control are conducting the investigation. Identification of the body or cause of death has not been made at this time. An…
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The Mexico High School is announcing Kathryn French will be teaching PE and Health for the 23-24 school year. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education from William Woods University and this will be her first year of teaching. Currently, she lives in Fulton but was born and raised in Marshfield…
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A World War 1 Plaque re-dedication will take place at the Audrain County Historical Society in Mexico on Veteran’s Day this Sunday. The plaque was found late last summer in a corner of military displays and shows the names of those who perished in World War 1 from Audrain County. The ceremony takes place at…
