Hannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The race to elect the next 2nd Ward Council Member to the Hannibal City Council will end in a runoff as none of the three candidates secured at least 50 percent of the vote Tuesday night. The city’s charter says a runoff election must be held between the two candidates who received…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Ann Lear is diving in headfirst and cannot wait to see what this new venture brings. Lear got 28.1 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s Missouri general municipal election to earn one of the two vacant positions on the Hannibal School Board. This is Lear’s first election to any school board. “It’s…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The McCoy family had a busy night Tuesday night. One of the family’s four children had a school musical, another had dance practice and dad Darrell McCoy defeated Charlie Phillips in a landslide victory to become the next mayor of the city of Hannibal. “I’m excited for Hannibal,” McCoy said in a…
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An appropriation to help Hannibal Regional Healthcare System provide cancer treatments in Kirksville complies with all laws governing new health facilities, a Cole County judge ruled Monday. In a 32-page decision, Circuit Judge Cotton Walker found no reason to block the $15 million in this year’s state budget for Hannibal Regional to build a radiation oncology center.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will host its annual Arbor Day Celebration at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 11, behind Pulliam Hall. The event is open to the public. This year’s celebration will honor the life and legacy of Larry Craig, a devoted alumnus. A tree will be planted in his memory to recognize his…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is facing drug and weapons charges after his arrest on Friday. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Friday, April 4, for James L. Culp II, 44 of Hannibal, charging him with delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful transport of an illegal weapon, four counts…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University is offering a workshop, “World Music Series: Latin America Camp – Learning Spanish Through Music and Dance,” for students in grades 7-12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 2-6. Led by Edwin Aybar, this program will introduce participants to the vibrant world of Latin American music and dance while incorporating…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites the public to submit digital images for an upcoming Photography Channel exhibit titled Close-Ups. To fit the theme, submitted digital images (up to five) should feature snapshots of close-up images — old or new, natural or man-made, textures, color or any subject matter that fits the theme.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) recently received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2024. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. APPA helps electric utilities track power outage and restoration data through its…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Interim Chief Marshall Miller received votes of confidence to be hired as the next chief of the Marion County Ambulance District during last week’s Board of Directors meeting. The board made no decision on the matter, as the application deadline did not expire until Saturday, but board president Dot Lake assured those…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its third annual Marion County Walk for Life and pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, April 26, at the Flower City Park. Registration for the walk and a special warm up session will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9 a.m. Breakfast will be provided by the Hannibal…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently welcomed adult psychiatrist Dr. John Flo to its team. Dr. Flo earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Saint Louis University Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Flo blends science and empathy to help people navigate their mental health journeys. Psychiatrists…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — “If I were to ask you, ‘Did you quit beating your wife?’ the question itself infers that you’re doing that.” The metaphor, made by Hannibal Board of Public Works’ (HBPW) general manager Darrin Gordon Tuesday night at the Hannibal City Council meeting, was used to communicate his sentiments towards a list of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — April Azotea, 2nd Ward Council Member candidate, asked members of the Hannibal City Council to raise their hands at their meeting Tuesday night if they believed it was important for council members to have ethics and should operate under the impression that, even outside of City Hall, they are still representatives of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three people were injured Monday night in a two-vehicle crash on Veterans Road in Hannibal. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred at 5:17 p.m. when a 2022 Toyota RAV4, driven by a 71-year-old man from Canton, was traveling eastbound and failed to yield. The vehicle was struck by a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ol’ Blue Gallery is presenting “Little Things,” a group exhibition that brings nationally and internationally celebrated artists to Missouri from April 18 through May 24. The show will feature more than 100 artists, each delivering original works no larger than 12 inches. Opening night from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Community members are invited to attend a community pinwheel ceremony at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 7, at the Hannibal Riverfront in Rotary Pavillion in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least one in seven children have experienced child abuse or neglect…
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