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HANNIBAL, Mo. — “Sound of Freedom,” a movie starring Jim Caviezel and Mira Sorvino, is based on the story of Tim Ballard, a former U.S. Department for Homeland Security Agent who set up a sting operation to rescue children from international child trafficking. It begins with a father dropping his children off to a high-profile…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Regional Foundation annually presents the Legacy Award at the Hannibal Cannibal, an award named after long-time Cannibal supporter Bob Richards. The award recognizes an individual who is an avid supporter of the Cannibal and a promoter of healthy and active lifestyles. This year’s recipient was Mary Lynne Richards of Hannibal.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three individuals have officially thrown in their hats to run for Hannibal Mayor. Barry Louderman, Kristy Trevathan, and Stephen Colyar filed for candidacy in Hannibal Mayor special election to be decided on the Nov. 7 ballot. The deadline for candidates to file expired Tuesday at 5 p.m. The person elected will finish…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A local youth group is handing out free tickets for admission to the Hannibal Aquatic Center. First Christian Church is providing free admission to the Hannibal Aquatic Center for 254 people after raising $1,270 in a special donation drive at the church. The FCC Caring and Sharing Committee spearheaded the drive. Member…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Blessing Health Hannibal has been awarded three-year terms of accreditation for computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after a recent review by the American College of Radiology. CT scans use x-rays to create multiple cross-sections of the body. MRI uses radio waves and strong magnets to create body images. Each technology…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, awarded nearly $11 million to 15 organizations around the country last week to strengthen the health workforce by establishing new residency programs in rural communities. Hannibal Regional Healthcare System is one of those recipients, receiving a $750,000…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal community stormwater committee got a peek underground at a more than 120-year old stormwater drain where rocks have collapsed around the system. The drain is underneath a small hole in the ground of the Hannibal Police Department parking lot. While the parking lot is under repair, the HBPW took pictures…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Emma Christine of Shelbyville recently donated handmade “Worry Worms” to Hannibal Regional Healthcare System in support of cancer patients. These worms offer encouragement to individuals as they are fighting cancer or health related issues.
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. The public is invited to review the list and provide feedback on the order of priorities that could be funded in the future. A meeting to discuss the draft updated High…
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QUINCY — With the temperatures soaring into the low 100s, the Salvation Army Quincy Area Command reminds area community members about how its facilities in Quincy and Hannibal are cooling centers with varying hours and amenities per location for those who need respite from the extreme heat. The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont, Quincy Water fountains…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Wild and Wacky Art Adventure, a free art festival for kids ages 3 to 10 and their families, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Aug. 5 in Hannibal’s Central Park, Fourth and Broadway. This year’s theme is “Dinosaurs Galore.” The Hannibal Arts Council will be partnering with many Hannibal…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An $18,000 Riedel Foundation grant will bring the Junior Achievement program to approximately 250 students who attend Oakwood Elementary and the 400 students at Mark Twain Elementary this school year. It also will cover the cost of a career fair for 250 students at Hannibal Middle School. Hannibal resident J.R. Bareis, a…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: ShredFest has been moved to Sept. 16. HANNIBAL, Mo. — ShredFest, an extreme sports competition and exhibition, is coming to the Hannibal Ramp Park on Saturday, July 29. The ramp park will open at 10 a.m. with free entry into the park all day. Helmets will be given to the first 25 children…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A $15,000 grant awarded to the Hannibal Area Youth Alliance will provide all the supplies needed to start the school year for 418 Hannibal Public School students who have already signed up for a Back to School Fair. School district leaders in Hannibal recognized the need to enhance the distribution of school…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Relatives of Ronny Ferrel have established a fund to pay for swim lessons at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Ferrel, who worked at the Hannibal Aquatic Center for more than 55 years, died June 3. Camilla Ferrel, Ronny’s cousin, said swim lessons were the favorite part of his job. Camilla shared that while…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council (HREDC) has selected Maria Kuhns as the new executive director of the organization. The decision was made by a search committee comprised of board members following an extensive search process. Hal Benedict, board president of HREDC, said, “We are thrilled to have Maria take on the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional celebrated the grand opening of the Healthy Way Fitness Trail expansion, the Healthy Way Nature Trail, on Tuesday, July 11. Located on the west side of the medical campus next to the Emergency Department parking lot, the newest addition to the trail adds just under a half mile to the…
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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 Hannibal artist and educator James Zimmerman. Creating art from age 2, Zimmerman stands firm on the fact that he will always be an artist and will always allow art…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Quincy (Ill.) Bicycle Club and the Goldinger family of Palmyra recently gave a generous gift of more than $5,000 to the Life.Light.Hope Fund at the James E. Cary Cancer Center and the Hannibal Regional Cancer Institute in memory of Charlotte Goldinger. Goldinger was a retired Palmyra school teacher and avid bicyclist…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council feature a wide variety of media that will be on display at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, from July 21 through Sept. 9. On display will be: Local artists have submitted works for the “Sanctuary” open show that will feature the work…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The umbrellas set up over several of the public computers at the Hannibal Free Public Library are not for decoration, instead they are protecting the electronics from dripping water. Buckets sit on the floor to collect water in other areas of the library and when rain is forecasted, the library employees are…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Good food, cool cars, and some famous faces will be found in Hannibal starting July 21 and 22. The fourth annual Hannibal Bar-B-Q Festival will be held at 4015 Market and hosted by Heartland Auto Body and Towing. It will be two nights of live music, with Friday night dedicated to rock…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Carolyn Martinez has found a handy way to cut down on food costs. The Pike County woman enrolled in a dehydrating class sponsored by NECAC. It’s just one of many life-skills classes offered by the agency. In a press release, Martinez said, “I’ve got a garden going, and I’m ready to have…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sodalis Nature Preserve provides a habitat for a variety of animals and several different species of bats. Habitats will be the focus of the night hike at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The full night hike program lasts about two hours and follows a two-mile paved trail. Representatives…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sunday, July 9. is Christmas in July Day at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Children ages 5-17 who bring in an unwrapped new toy for the Toys for Tots program will get in free at the pool, which is open from 1-6 p.m. Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri provides toys for about…
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