Missouri
CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton criminal justice program will host the annual Fallen Officer Project on Saturday, April 12, in the Mabee Sports Complex Gym with a pickleball tournament. This tournament is open to C-SC students, staff and faculty. Participants can play pickleball while paying tribute to law enforcement officers and firefighters who have lost…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — A Jeep Run benefit for Jerry Barger on Saturday, April 12, will start at the Lions Club in New London. Registration will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. The event will kick off with a Jeep Run bar hop, stopping at a few local bars and pubs in New London,…
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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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Missouri has joined a number of states across the US proposing to retain a Bitcoin reserve fund for state investments. This bill has come into fruition following President Trump’s recommendation that a Bitcoin reserve, collected, in part from illegal Bitcoin funds gathered by the government, could help the continued development of the country. The decision…
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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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SHELBINA, Mo. — The former president of the Shelby County Historical Society has been accused of mismanagement and misconduct in a civil petition filed April 1 in Shelby County Circuit Court. Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina), the first woman to serve as majority leader in the Missouri Senate, is not named in the petition. However, she is named…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton Fine Arts Department will present its annual student honors exhibit from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 in the Mabee Art Gallery with an awards ceremony at 4 p.m. The exhibit features works selected through a jury process, highlighting the creativity, dedication and skill of Culver-Stockton’s art majors.…
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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. The collection is open to Missouri farmers and households. Accepted (limited to 8,000 pounds total weight per farm or household): Not Accepted: Pesticide…
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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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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works electric crew will be performing maintenance on electric lines beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1. Power will be shut off for a duration of 15 minutes. Areas include portions of Wildwood Court, Head Lane, and Stardust Drive. Contact the HBPW Dispatch Center at 573-221-0955…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office recently launched an investigation following the discovery of methamphetamine being used by inmates within the jail. Authorities became aware of the situation on early Sunday morning and are actively investigating how the substance was introduced into the facility. After reviewing body scan images, investigators located a suspect…
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PERRY, Mo. — After 25 years of helping others at a job he considered to be one of the most satisfying, John Nemes, former chief of the Marion and Ralls County Ambulance Districts (MCAD), decided last fall it was time to retire. Nemes was honored March 28 at a retirement party at The Junction restaurant,…
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