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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Mayor Darrell McCoy let out a nervous laugh at the Hannibal City Council meeting Tuesday night as the final vote on an ordinance to allow Fourth of July fireworks within city limits resulted in a tie — forcing him to break it. “Our backs are against the wall regardless of what…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Birthday Blessings’ third annual July toy drive will help them meet needs and spread cheer in the Missouri foster community. Birthday Blessings provides services to about 210 kids in state custody through the 10th Circuit Children’s Division in Marion, Monroe and Ralls counties. The drive will run through July 31. The event…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — There are more sports at National Tom Sawyer Days than fence painting and mud volleyball. This year, there’s also disc golf. The Don Crane Memorial Huck Finn Open disc golf tournament will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 5, at the Don Crane Disc Golf Course in Hannibal’s Huckleberry Park. Disc golf…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Author Ron Chernow, who has penned numerous biographies on historic Americans, spoke at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Sunday to discuss his latest work, “Mark Twain”. Chernow penned the 2004 biography on Alexander Hamilton, which went on to win the inaugural George Washington Book Prize for early American history and was a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services is a private, not-for-profit agency based in Hannibal. Its service area covers the counties of Marion, Ralls, Monroe, Lewis, Pike, Shelby, Macon and Randolph. The mission of Douglass Community Services is to be a trusted leader in building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Programs sponsored by Douglass…
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HANNIBAL Mo. — Connie Billings, principal of Mississippi Valley State School, recently attended the Early Bird Kiwanis Club meeting and gave an update on the various activities of the school, which is available for children from 5 to 21 years old. Billings reported the school had 26 physically and mentally handicapped students enrolled this year.…
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Hannibal’s hottest week kicks off this weekend. Bob Gough talks to some of the people who make National Tom Sawyer Days happen.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Due to construction at Central Park, Kiwanis Park will be the location of Central Park Farmers Market starting Saturday, June 28. The farmers market is open each week from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Live music will be playing during market hours along with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation was the host of its 16th annual Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic, officially sponsored by Raymond James Financial, on June 11. This year’s event raised more than $100,000 to support cancer care services and resources in northeast Missouri, with 100 percent of all funds raised going directly to the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jim’s Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center will host two final 2025 Juneteenth events, both of which promise attendees a unique and engaging experience. Author Nancy Rawles will unveil the 20th anniversary edition of My Jim at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 27. My Jim is a convincing sequel to the Adventures…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — This hot weather is the perfect time to take a break from the heat and enjoy the fireflies lighting up the sky in the evening. There will be a night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve at 8 p.m. Friday, June 27 called: “Fairies of the Night: The Magical World of Fireflies.” The…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An Arkansas couple is in the Marion County Jail after being charged with drug trafficking. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued warrants for Heather A. Coleman, 45, of Yellville, Ark., and Kenneth E. Coleman, 48, of Harrison, Ark. Heather Coleman also was charged with possession of a controlled substance. The…
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Hannibal Regional Hospital A son, Oliver James Bentley Boss was born June 10, 2025, at 3:55 pm. He weighed 8lbs 4oz and was 20.5 inches long. His parents are Bailey Moore and Joshua Boss of Frankford, Mo.A daughter, Harper Niffen was born June 10, 2025, at 7:26 am. She weighed 5lbs 15oz and was 19…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently welcomed Mandy McAllister to its gastroenterology team. McAllister earned her nursing degree from Maryville University and has provided gastroenterology care in the region for several years. A gastroenterology provider focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders of digestive system. McAllister finds it rewarding…
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Some call Palermo Pizza and Subs Hannibal’s best kept secret. Why? Well, Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips tell you why in today’s edition of Taste of the Town.
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