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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Kyra Johnson and Judy Lionberger were recognized as two of Missouri’s Outstanding Beginning Teachers at the spring conference of the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) on Feb. 17. Johnson, a graduate of Hannibal-LaGrange University, is teaching special education at Holden High School. During her time at Holden High School,…
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Have you realized that every time you go to a new city, you end up seeing a farmer’s market? West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri are seeing a fast-growing farmers’ market scene. Small farms provide fresh, healthy food, helping local communities and economies. It’s like how live casino games are changing online entertainment with real-time action.…
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Hannibal Regional Hospital A son, Grant Lucas Watson, was born February 3, 2025 @ 7:41am. He weighed 8lbs 2oz and was 20 inches long. His parents are Maggie and Jorden Watson of Lenther, Mo.A daughter, Hattie James Meyers, was born February 4, 2025 @ 6:20pm. She weighed 7lbs 15oz and was 20 inches long. Her…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bridge rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin on the Interstate 72 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal in mid-April. During the first few weeks of work, eastbound and westbound I-72 across the bridge will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction. In late April/early May, the I-72 bridge will close for…
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VANDALIA, Mo. — The drivers of two vehicles suffered minor injuries in a crash on Wednesday morning three miles north of Vandalia. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2012 Chevrolet Impala, driven by a 20-year-old man from Vandalia, was headed south on Missouri Route 154 and failed to yield at a stop sign…
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SHELBINA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will offer a free waste pesticide collection event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5, at MFA Agri Services, 215 W. Maple, in Shelbina. Accepted (limited to 8,000 lbs. total weight per farm or household): Not Accepted: Registration is recommended but not required. Register at…
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A five day St. Pat’s Weekend? Erin Go Bragh! If you make a trip to Hannibal, stop in at Ole Wolfhound Pub for great Irish food and beverages.
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2025-003685, 03/11/2025 @ 00:33:05, Central Park , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Female Involve Peace Disturbance 03/11/2025 Adult Female Compl. Peace Disturbance 03/11/2025Public Narrative Disturbance in Progress in Central Park. 2025-003686, 03/11/2025 @ 01:29:29, 719 Country Club Dr ,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Clarity Healthcare invites Hannibal residents in search of a primary health care provider to consider seeing Tammy Hudson, a nurse practitioner who recently joined the Clarity team. Clarity Healthcare has nine advanced practice nurses in its network, which spans from Columbia to Quincy, Ill. Recently hired by Clarity, Hudson is a board-certified…
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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri invites area students pursuing higher education to apply for scholarships designed to support high school and college students in the region. Both renewable and one-year awards are available from 18 endowed funds. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements based on donor intent, offering…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. — The Marion County Endowment Fund is launching a new initiative, “Five for the Future,” encouraging community members to invest in the future of local nonprofits through a simple, yet powerful commitment — just $5 per week. As a permanent charitable fund, the Marion County Endowment Fund exists to support local nonprofit…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s fifth concert of its 2024-25 concert season, featuring Beach Boys tribute band, Sail On, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Performing all the group’s classic hits, plus some treasures from The Beach…
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STOUTSVILLE, Mo. — The team at Mark Twain State Park invites the public to join them for a volunteer workday starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15. Participants will help build a new trail in the 107 Recreation Area. The new Ben Sapp Memorial Trail will be a 1.1-mile hiking-only trail that traverses woodlands and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three people recently were arrested in connection to a series of recent fires in Hannibal. The Hannibal Police Department has been investigating fires which were deemed suspicious in nature in the 1600 block of Grace, the 400 block of Jefferson (a shed and a home), the 1700 block of Martin and the 400 block…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced two new accelerated programs in the criminal justice and education departments designed to meet the demand for qualified professionals in both fields by allowing students to complete their degrees more efficiently while gaining hands-on experience. In a press release, Culver-Stockton College President Lauren Schellenberger said, “As the demand…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has sent a letter to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk, calling for an immediate investigation into the nearly $5 billion in federal loan guarantee to be awarded to the Grain Belt Express (GBE) project. The Grain Belt Express project proposes constructing transmission…
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La GRANGE, Mo. — A Hannibal woman is facing two felony charges after she fled law enforcement officers in Wakonda State Park in Lewis County in July and was arrested last week. Members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department were called to a disturbance at 12:02 a.m. on July 2, 2024, at Wakonda State Park.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Private Foundation recently celebrated 25 years of service to the Hannibal community. At its annual reception, the Riedel Foundation recognized the non-profit agencies that received grants in 2024 and looked back at the early days of the Riedel trust fund. Since its start in 2000, the Riedel Foundation…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A nature program for the family, “Nature’s Ink,” will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Hannibal Arts Council activity room at 105 S. Main. This program is co-sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation, Hannibal Arts Council, Hannibal BASF and Mississippi Hills Chapter of Master Naturalists. Local…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – All Hannibal Fire Department stations responded to a fire Saturday on the city’s south side. Just after 3:30 Saturday, crews were dispatched to 3520 Hamilton for a report of a structure fire. All stations responded with eight on duty crew members. Upon arrival on scene, flames were observed on the exterior of…
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Bud’s Paint and Body Shop was founded in 1945 by Wayne F. “Bud” Englehardt after he returned home from the Navy and serving in World War II. Bud’s Paint & Body Shop has been loyally serving Northeast Missouri for over seventy-five years. Today Bud’s Paint & Body Shop is run by Larry, Bud’s son, and…
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