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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…
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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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2025-000198, 01/19/2025 @ 07:20:34, 104 N Ralls St, New London Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned S18 Watts, K T Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Male Involve Suspicious Person 01/19/2025 Adult Male Compl. Suspicious Person 01/19/2025Public Narrative Deputy responded to the area of N. Ralls Street for a reported suspicious person. 2025-000199,…
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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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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri Partnership has announced the official kickoff of the Raise the Bar-Assess program, a key component of the organization’s Raise the Bars announced capacity-building initiative. This program is designed to prepare communities across Missouri to respond quickly and competitively to business attraction opportunities. Missouri Partnership is collaborating with the Missouri Department of…
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CANTON, Mo. — Canton native and former Navy Seal Trey Lindsey will speak Saturday, Feb. 22, at The Caldwell Building, 30200 Missouri Route 16. Doors will open at 5 p.m. His presentation, “Achieving Your Objectives,” draws from his personal and professional experiences to inspire and equip audiences with actionable insights. Topics include leadership, resilience and…
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PARIS, Mo. — A Paris woman was arrested Friday morning after she allegedly stole money from a booster club. Jessica R. Howard, 43, of Paris was arrested on a warrant at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. She has been charged with six felonies: three counts of stealing, one count of forgery and two…
Read Full Article 2025-000123, 01/12/2025 @ 00:47:57, 11680 Cherokee Dr, Ralls County Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned S16 Klingsmith, C J Entered By C77 Sheehan, V C Adult Male Compl. 911 Hang Up 01/12/2025Public Narrative Deputy responded to a 911 hang up on Cherokee Dr. 2025-000124, 01/12/2025 @ 05:18:05, Highway 19 Hutchenson Ln, Center Nature…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army of Hannibal recently shared the success of its Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, which exceeded the initial fundraising goal of $125,000 by raising a record-breaking total of $142,695. This year’s campaign was led by chairs Jen and Shad Terrill and Shelby and Kassondra Terrill. The Red Kettle Christmas Campaign is The Salvation Army’s largest annual…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two Hannibal women are in the Marion Co. Jail after an investigation into shots being fired near Munger Lane and Jericho Road. On Tuesday, the 10th Judicial District Court of Marion County issued warrants for Jasmine R Hayes, 33 of Hannibal, and India A Williams, 22 of Hannibal, charging them with unlawful…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Sunday after multiple cases of items left in unlocked cars. Caleb S. Nelson, 20, Hannibal, was charged three counts of Stealing and Fraudulent use of a credit device. The charges are the result of an investigation that began Jan. 24 where multiple Hannibal citizens reported items had…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College and Clarke University recently announced a partnership offering students a direct pathway into a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program. This collaboration establishes a “3+1” program allowing students to earn their bachelor’s degree from Culver-Stockton College after three years of undergraduate coursework and the first year of the DPT program…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Police arrested a man last week with some help from their newly installed license plate reader cameras. Just after 9 p.m. on Jan. 23, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Virginia Street in reference to a firearms incident. Upon arrival officers found a window to a residence had been…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two Hannibal teenagers were arrested Friday and charged with unlawful use of a weapon. Warrants warrants were issued Friday, Jan. 24, in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charging Jordan L. Mayo, 18, and Bryan J. Wisdom, 18. The warrants were a result of an investigation from Thursday, Jan. 23 when…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal/Monroe City native Kaylee Buckman was named as 104th Missouri state Jaycee president on Jan. 18 at the Missouri Jaycee winter state meeting in the Lake of the Ozarks. Buckman, a member of the Hannibal Jaycees since 2017, has served as a board member, Missouri Region 2 director and Missouri state vice…
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