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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation will fund suicide prevention services in Hannibal schools with a $4,000 grant to CHADS Coalition for Mental Health, a St. Louis-based nonprofit with the mission of saving young lives by advancing awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. CHADS Coalition started the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s annual Alumni and Friends Golf Classic fundraiser will take place on Friday, Sept. 27, at Norwoods Golf Club. Registration and a BBQ lunch will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start scheduled for noon. Golf enthusiasts and HLGU supporters are invited to participate in a four-person scramble format. The…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting the public to join the discussion on priority unfunded transportation needs in their areas. Missouri’s transportation system has 33,811 miles of roads and 10,392 bridges and culverts, making it one of the largest of any state in the nation. MoDOT, working with its regional planning…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hot summer days are the perfect setting for nature programs at Sodalis Nature Preserve. A night hike at Sodalis Nature Preserve, Bats Eat Bugs, will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26. Sodalis Nature Preserve was acquired by the city of Hannibal almost 10 years ago to conserve the abandoned mines…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area artists living within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal are encouraged to submit original works of art to the Hannibal Art Club’s 60th annual area artist exhibit and competition, ORiGINALE. The exhibit and competition will be on display from Sept. 20 through Oct. 26. More than $3,000 in prize money will be…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, continues its popular Coffee Talk Conversation Series in July. The next program, titled “American Midwest” will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, The program is free and open to the public. Program partners are: Wade Stables P.C. and the Missouri Arts Council,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University Board voted during its summer meeting to freeze the tuition for the 2025-26 year. Tuition will stay the same for students for the third consecutive year. A press release from the university says the impact of maintaining the same tuition for another year will help continue the growing enrollment…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — State Rep. Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal) recently was named chair of the House Special Interim Committee on Workforce Innovation and Technology by Speaker Dean Plocher. In a press release, Riggs said, “It is an honor to be named chair of this important committee. We will consider how to future-proof Missouri’s workforce at a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, feature a wide variety of media. The exhibits will be on display at the Hannibal Arts Council July 19 through Aug. 31. An exhibit opening will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19, with an artist talk…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail and has been charged with accessory to a burglary. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Tuesday, July 16 for Caleb S. Nelson, 19. The charges stem from an incident that began on Monday at approximately 10 a.m. in…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Floodwaters near the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center have caused the senior adult dances to be moved to the American Legion Post 55, 3819 Highway MM, until further notice. The dances will continue to be held from noon to 3 p.m. every Tuesday. Betty Parsons Miller is the leader of the Uptown Strings…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the site of a performance by the Marty Morrison Trio at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 21. The performance will feature an organ trio jazz ensemble format with Brian Ward on organ, Adam Scholzman on guitar and Marty Morrison on drums. The trio…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University needs volunteers to help prepare the campus for the upcoming school year. The annual Alumni and Friends Work Day will be held from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. No advanced skills are necessary. Work will begin in the lobby of the first floor (lowest level) of the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has added a new Art @ City Hall exhibit in the customer service area of the Collector’s Office. The exhibit, which will be on display through the end of September, features photographic reproductions of Young Masters Select winners from Hannibal High School entries from the 2024 Young Masters…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after he was arrested twice in separate incidents within three hours on Monday. The 10th Judicial Circuit of Marion County issued warrants on Tuesday, July 9 on Larry G. Wallace, 38. He was charged with attempted sexual abuse, resisting arrest, two counts of peace…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sgt. Cody C. Frame with the Missouri State Highway Patrol was promoted, effective July 1, to the position of lieutenant and will be designated assistant director of the training division. Frame was appointed to the patrol on Jan. 3, 2011, as a member of the 93rd recruit class. After graduating from the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — After 11 years and 10 seasons, Joe Anderson has stepped down as executive director for Bluff City Theater. He will assume a board role and continue to focus on fundraising and grant writing. Jayme Brown, who has served as production manager since 2021, took on the title of artistic director effective July…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The July/August Art for the Health of It exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within Blessing Health Hannibal features works by artist Brenda Benson. Benson was born and raised in Hannibal and now lives in Monroe City. She taught art for 26 years in public schools. Upon her retirement, Benson…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites the public to submit digital images for an upcoming Photography Channel exhibit titled “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs.” To fit the theme, submitted digital images (up to 5) should feature snapshots of your favorite feline or canine —portraits, in action, funny, cute and precious. The images will…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — There were some spectacular sinkings at the eighth annual Cardboard Boat Races on June 22, so the lifeguards at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center had a hard time choosing a Titanic Award winner. As the cardboard boats didn’t always keep them afloat, aquatic director Emily Hultgren said the lifeguards and staff…
Read Full Article MEXICO, Mo. — Four teens from northeast Missouri competed at the 19th Miss Missouri’s Teen competition in June. Every delegate received scholarships for college as part of their participation in the scholarship organization. The Miss Missouri’s Teen class of 2024 includes: The new Miss Missouri’s Teen is Bridget Caldwell of Florissant. The Miss Missouri Scholarship Organization…
Read Full Article The Hannibal Police Department would like to inform the public of the parking restrictions for the parade on July 4. There will be no parking along the parade route starting at 5:00 a.m. the morning of July 4 to the conclusion of the parade. Officers will be contacting businesses along the parade route the evening of July 3…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club will sponsor its annual Fourth of July fundraiser Thursday through Saturday, July 4-6, in Central Park near the Veterans Memorial. Serving hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s event will feature a pork chop or pulled pork sandwich with a drink for $8. Also…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A St. Louis man was arrested Tuesday after he was arrested for speeding, and law enforcement officials later learned the car he was driving was reported as stolen. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on Tuesday charged Oday J. Elayyan, 28, of St. Louis with tampering with a motor vehicle. The…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — All five levee gates will be installed along the Hannibal riverfront on Tuesday, July 2. A press release from the city’s Emergency Management Department said the gates are being installed based on guidance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Weather Service. The Mississippi River in Hannibal is forecast…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Riedel Foundation trustees recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Douglass Community Services to help fund the Kids in Motion program this summer. Kids in Motion (KIM) is a short-term summer program for incoming fifth and sixth graders in the Hannibal School District. Through hands-on career exploration, the youth learn about a variety…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Thursday and is in the Marion County Jail facing multiple drug charges. The Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued warrants on Thursday, June 27, for Michael T. Brown, 49. He was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence and two counts…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Evening Kiwanis Club will hold a free tricycle race for children ages 3 to 6 on Saturday, July 6, during National Tom Sawyer Days. Children may choose to ride either a tricycle or Big Wheel, but families must provide their own tricycle/Big Wheel for the event. Registration will begin at…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Arby’s Foundation recently committed $500,000 to support communities where an Arby’s restaurant is located. The foundation estimates it will award approximately 200 local grants across the U.S. The Hannibal area Arby’s team selected the Douglass Community Services Kids in Motion program as a recipient of a $1,500 grant to support their…
Read Full Article If you didn’t have a chance to watch our MRN This Week panel discussion on tax incentives for businesses, you should: Debates make for better content, I’ll admit. Aren’t we all just waiting for our octogenarian presidents go at it Thursday night? Biden drooling … Trump’s makeup running as Jake Tapper turns off the air…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The latest bat census at Sodalis Nature Preserve confirms its place as the country’s most important hibernation spot for Indiana bats, with an estimated 222,129. This is an 8.7 percent increase from the last survey which was conducted in 2022, when researchers documented a total of 204,368 Indiana bats. Every two years,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The public is invited to a meeting for an update on the planning process for the Riverview Park Master Plan. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 320 Broadway. Representatives from Planning Design Studio, the firm completing the master planning…
Read Full Article Hannibal Cannibal early registration deadline is Monday; runners to follow different route this year
HANNIBAL, Mo. — This year’s Hannibal Cannibal will be run on Saturday, July 6 with the early registration discount period ending at midnight on Monday, June 24. People are encouraged to sign up now to save on the registration fee. Register online at hannibalcannibal.com or in person at Hannibal Regional Foundation, 175 Shinn Lane. The…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Thursday night fire on Third Street in Hannibal has been listed as incendiary. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched by 911 at approximately 8:44 p.m. Thursday, June 21, for a report of a structure fire at 201 S. Third. Upon arrival, HFD crews made an offensive attack and had the fire under…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Pickleball Club, in conjunction with Hannibal Parks and Recreation, is putting on a youth pickleball camp designed to teach the basics of pickleball, which will include fundamental techniques, rules of the game and strategy, all taught by experienced players. The camp will be held from 8:30-11 a.m. July 8-10 at…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to seniors who graduated from Hannibal High School. Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded in George H. Riedel’s name for banking or business. Two $1,000 scholarships went to candidates with an interest in social advocacy. Riedel and his father served as directors for F&M Bank…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tree of the Month for June is a bald cypress at 3890 Highway MM at the home of Sally Bouyea. This stately conifer turns rich brown in the fall, loses its needles in the winter and grows a new set in the spring. The tree was medium-sized when the Bouyeas moved…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command will offer its facilities in Quincy and Hannibal, Mo., as cooling centers during the summer when heat advisories are issued. The cooling centers will have varying hours and amenities per location for those who need respite from the extreme heat. The Kroc Center – 405 Vermont, Quincy…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sam Schisler is the recipient of the 2024 Hannibal Arts Council Past President’s Scholarship. Schisler, a son of Stephen and Katie Schisler, has a strong background in instrumental music and excelled in all academic courses. Schisler was involved as a percussionist/drummer in Hannibal High School’s concert, jazz, marching and pep bands. He…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A “Birds of Summer” walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 22, for individuals who like to see and hear birds. The program will be led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s interpreter guide Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter. Participants should meet at the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Riedel Foundation grant of $7,500 will help stock food pantries that serve Hannibal residents. The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is part of the Feeding America network and buys in bulk, which allows the purchase of greater quantities of food. In Hannibal, that food is distributed through Douglass Community…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The eighth annual Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department cardboard boat races will be held Saturday, June 22, at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center. Registration deadline for the races is Thursday, June 20. Youngsters team up to build their best cardboard boat and attempt to ride in their boats for as long…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area professional and non-professional artists submitted images of original works for the ninth annual Art in the Open billboard art competition. There were 183 entries submitted this year, including 133 entries in the adult division and 50 in the youth division. Adult division winning images to be featured on a digital billboard are…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to four members of the Hannibal High School graduating class of 2024. Scholarship recipients were Katherine Painter, Hailie Hark, Tristen Essig and Ashlyn Hess. Recipients were selected by their academic merit and community involvement and service. Each student expressed a desire to continue…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — XCEL Physical Therapy recently opened a new location at 6466 Interstate Court in Hannibal, just off of U.S. Route 36 on the south side and just east of Fiddlestiks. XCEL Physical Therapy is an outpatient physical therapy clinic focusing on one-on-one care for patients of all ages for physical therapy services. The…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. —The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the site of a performance by the Marty Morrison Trio at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. The performance will feature an organ trio jazz ensemble format with musicians Brian Ward on organ, Adam Scholzman on guitar and Marty Morrison on drums. The trio…
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