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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal School District #60 announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Local education officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility: Children from…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Exciting news for literary enthusiasts and romance lovers alike. Regina Hastings, a passionate writer and dedicated member of the Palmyra community, has announced the upcoming release of her debut historical romance novel, Stolen Destiny, set to be available on Amazon starting Aug. 1. The Kindle version is available now for pre-order. Hastings’…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The team at Mark Twain State Park has announced the ribbon cutting for the newest trail at the park. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at the new trailhead near the 107 Boat Ramp fish-cleaning station off Highway 107. The new Ben…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center this summer with a special award each week. Ashley Davis, a freshman at Quincy University, has been named as the first Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week. Davis is in her first year as front desk/concession/slide…
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LEWIS COUNTY, Mo. — An emerging cattle disease, Theileria orientalis ikeda, has been confirmed in both Missouri and Iowa, prompting Extension experts to urge producers to stay informed and work closely with veterinarians. According to an April 2024 University of Missouri Extension news release, the disease was initially confirmed in six Missouri counties. As of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Last Five Years, a stage musical written and composed by Jason Robert Brown and directed by Clark A. Cruikshank, will be presented at Bluff City Theater at 7:30 p.m. July 10-12 and again July 17-19. A 2 p.m. show will be offered on July 13. Before it became a feature film…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Healthcare System has announced that it will officially transition to the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system on July 9. This launch marks a significant step forward in enhancing patient care, improving clinical workflows and streamlining communication across the healthcare continuum. Epic is one of the most widely used and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has announced the appointment of two key leaders who will help shape the university’s future: Brice Baumgardner as vice-president of enrollment management and Mike Dixon as dean of students and campus chaplain. Brice Baumgardner, a longtime member of the HLGU community, with more than 20 years of service to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. An errant firework led to a house fire on Friday, according to the Hannibal Fire Department. At about 2:15 p.m., HFD was dispatched to 923 Center for a report of a structure fire. All stations responded with eight on duty crew members and an additional 17 off-duty firefighters responded to the scene. Upon…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum welcomed Zhou Lingfei, the grandson of Chinese author Lu Xun, on Tuesday, July 1. Missouri State Representative Louis Riggs attended the ceremony to welcome Mr. Lingfei and speak about Hannibal’s place in literary history. Hannibal mayor Darrell McCoy presented Mr. Lingfei with a key to…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. — Lacey Miller is a testament to the spirit of American agriculture and community leadership in #Agri-Ready Designated Marion County. Lacey represents legacy and tradition with an unwavering commitment to the land and people around her as a fifth-generation farmer. Alongside her husband, Nathan, and their children Reed and Natalie, the Millers…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services’ Kids in Motion (KIM) summer program provides local youths with immersive learning opportunities and life skills development. Support from General Mills, the Stones Prairie Foundation, the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, the Early Bird Kiwanis Club and the Community Foundation of Western Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Riedel Foundation trustees recently awarded a $4,200 grant to Coyote Hill, an organization dedicated to supporting the foster care system. Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries will use the money to support the community group that meets monthly in Hannibal. Activities include hosting a mom’s group, dad’s group, and age-appropriate programming for children…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be closed Friday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Monday July 7. Hannibal City Hall will be closed on July 4 and will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, July 7. The Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center will be open regular…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Gwen Koch is calling it quits after 20 years with NECAC. Koch was working in real estate and didn’t have a clue about NECAC when she heard of a job opening at the agency. She knew that it was a chance to make a difference in people’s lives. “You know how sometimes…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Police Department would like to remind the public of the parking restrictions for the Hannibal Cannibal on Saturday . There will be no parking along the course routes starting at 4 a.m. to the conclusion of the Cannibal. Officers will be contacting businesses along the route the evening of July…
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July 08, 2025
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