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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army of Hannibal kicked off the holiday season with its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign Kick-Off event on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at The Rialto. The honorary chairs for the 2024 Christmas Campaign are Jen and Shad Terrill and Shelby and Kassondra Terrill, owners of the Coffee Barn in Hannibal. The campaign’s goal has been set…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, is Mark Twain’s 189th birthday, and there will be opportunities for children and adults to participate in the “Father of American Literature’s” special day at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. Tickets are still available for the Tour with Twain at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Join…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The third annual Run, Run Rudolph, a 5-kilometer run/walk, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The race will start at S. Main and continue through Sodalis Nature Preserve. Alexia Gonzalez and her mother, Marty Gonzalez, started the Run, Run Rudolph race in 2022. The race…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a grant of $20,125 to Douglass Community Services to help Douglass offer its services at its new building at 711 Grand in Hannibal. Douglass Community Services is a nonprofit human services agency that sponsors programs such as Head Start, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Kids In…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation has a contact at the North Pole. A special North Pole Express mailbox is at City Hall for letters to Santa. Children are encouraged to drop off letters in the mailbox on the west side of City Hall next to the deposit box for utility payments. Once received,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. —Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering “Grateful Among the Trees: Embracing Nature’s Blessings,” an immersive experience designed to reconnect people with nature, at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, in Riverview Park. Participants can engage in this serene practice that promotes mindfulness, relaxation and overall well-being, all set against the stunning backdrop of Hannibal’s…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Women of all ages took to the dance floor at the Rialto on Nov. 9 in style at the United Way of the Mark Twain Area’s second annual “Mom Prom” in support of United Way’s “Everyone Can Help Someone” campaign. Ten Mom Prom queen candidates raised $15,300. The highlight of the evening…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Larry Nichols, a family medicine doctor with Blessing Health Hannibal, will retire Nov. 29, capping a 36-year career in medicine, with the past 25 at Blessing Health Hannibal. In a press release, Nichols said, “It’s been a pleasure. Hannibal is a wonderful town, and our medical staff here is awesome. I am…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has matched $12,000 in proceeds from Basket Bingo held recently at the Hannibal Nutrition Center (HNC). The grant will help fund the Meals on Wheels program. In a press release, HNC executive director Margee Tucker said, “Many senior citizens are struggling with food insecurity. It may be…
Read Full Article Hannibal, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department responded with eight on-duty firefighters to astructure fire at 801 S. Hayden Sunday night after a stove was accidentally left on and unattended, causing a fire to ignite. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the flames and prevent further damage. Just after 7:40 p.m., emergency dispatch received a…
Read Full Article WARNING: This story includes a description of the living conditions of a home that may be considered abhorrent, disgusting or offensive to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. HANNIBAL, Mo. — A status conference and trial setting for a Hannibal woman who left a child unattended in a house deemed “uninhabitable” by Hannibal police officers…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – At approximately 10:00 a.m., the Hannibal Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1623 Grace Street. All three stations responded with eight personnel and four administrators. While enroute to the scene, HFD was updated by 911 that this was an unoccupied, vacant house, with no utilities. Upon arrival, crews encountered a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s homecoming weekend, held Nov. 8-9, offered alumni, students, faculty and friends an opportunity to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate. The weekend began with the 50-Year Club Luncheon, a tradition honoring the Class of 1974 and all alumni from prior years. The luncheon included a group photo and a commemorative gift for…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Food manufacturer General Mills announced Wednesday that it will expand its manufacturing facility at 1 Red Devil Road in Hannibal, creating more than 35 jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of an Old El Paso hard-shell taco production line, increased square footage and infrastructure improvements. “General Mills’ expansion in Hannibal is…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Shannon Arnold was looking for love in the wrong places. “I was about 14 years old, and I started partying and experimenting. I got my first boyfriend and thought I was in love, and that has been the story of my life,” Arnold said in a press release. “By the time I…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army’s red kettles and cheerful bell ringing will begin on Friday, Nov. 22 as the Quincy Area Command launches its Christmas campaign across Quincy and Hannibal. Red kettles will be out at various locations through Christmas Eve, collecting donations to support local families and people in need. The Salvation Army invites…
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