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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Alliance Art Gallery will be exhibiting the work of art by students from Hannibal-LaGrange University and Culver-Stockton University during February. An opening reception was held Feb. 8. The gallery is pleased to be presenting the extraordinary talent that is being developed by two of the college art programs in the region.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A nature program focusing on the importance of Missouri’s geology, “The Earth Beneath Our Feet,” will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 320 Broadway. The fascinating geology of Missouri, with a special focus on the Hannibal region, along with the ancient forces…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) recently announced that it has awarded 10 students with a scholarship through the DEWEY (Developing an Educator Workforce that Expands Yearly) awards program. These scholarships were made possible by a prestigious grant funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to support HLGU’s ongoing efforts to recruit and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or high school graduation. Eligibility requirements include hosting a presentation or activity educating students on highway safety issues. Many highway safety programs are available at no cost to schools. A complete…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jeremy Fogle is out of the Hannibal mayoral race, according to an announcement posted to social media Friday afternoon. Two candidates remain following Fogle’s departure — current 4th Ward councilmember Charles Phillips and former 1st Ward councilmember Darrell McCoy. The winner of the election will replace Barry Louderman, who opted not to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will host a dinner and performance event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Soup Dinner + Concert combines two great things: food for the body and music for the soul. Admission includes music by HAC executive director and pianist Michael Gaines. Before the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council voted 4-1 to have fluoride removed from the city’s water supply. However, the resolution itself doesn’t have the authority to halt the addition of fluoride into the city’s water. Instead, it simply recommends its removal to the Hannibal Board of Public Works. “It is not an instruction,” City…
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HANNIBAL — A robust debate on funding disparities and retention issues at the Hannibal Fire Department (HFD) dominated Tuesday night’s Hannibal City Council meeting. However, the sparring match between April Azotea, a candidate for 2nd Ward councilmember, and two of the city’s most authoritative voices, city attorney James Lemon and Mayor Barry Louderman, was equally as lively.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two people were taken to a local hospital early Thursday morning after a traffic crash on Red Devil Road. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department were dispatched to 1 Red Devil Road at approximately 1:48 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Upon arrival, officers found a pickup truck had driven through concrete barricades and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Palmyra man was charged Wednesday with receiving stolen property in Marion County. Charges from the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County stem from an investigation that began on Sunday, Feb. 2. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded to a business in the 2900 block of Palmyra Road for a report…
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Hannibal Regional Hospital A daughter, Delaney Mae Taylor was born January 10, 2025, at 7:55am. She weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 19.5 inches long. Her parents are Kayla and Justin Taylor of Palmyra, Mo.A daughter, Victoria Rose Key was born January 20, 2025, at 5:07pm. She weighed 8lbs 2oz and was 20 inches long. Her…
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HANNIBAL — According to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), a fire can progress from a small flame to a serious concern within 30 seconds. Unfortunately for the city of Hannibal, the retention issue at the Hannibal Fire Department (HFD) is one that’s been burning for years. After a packed-house meeting that lasted roughly…
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HANNIBAL — The Hannibal City Council is set to vote at its meeting Tuesday night on an ordinance that would expand firefighter age requirements to help curb longstanding retention issues at the Hannibal Fire Department (HFD). Hannibal Fire Chief Ryan Neisen proposed the ordinance at the council’s last meeting in January that would lower the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Applications for seasonal employment jobs with Hannibal Parks and Recreation are due March 14. Approximately 30 lifeguards will be hired at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center. Eight lifeguards are on staff during regular hours of operation. Applicants should be strong swimmers. They will be trained and certified by Hannibal Aquatics director…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for annual boat slip rentals at Nipper Marina on the Hannibal riverfront. Annual rental fees are based on the size of the boat, $2.75 per foot. Each renter must carry a minimum of $100,000 liability insurance on the boat, and a copy of the policy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) recently announced that Wesley and Phyllis (Van Meter) Segawa were awarded this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award, the school’s highest honor for alumni achievement. This award is presented to graduates who have made significant, impactful contributions in their professional fields or service to society, embodying the excellence, character and values…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Jaycees and Golden Eagle held the Wing Ding at the Admiral Coontz Armory on Jan. 25. More than 800 people attended the event which included a chili dog eating contest, beer Olympics and a hot wing eating contest. Awards were given for first, second and third place for chili, best…
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