Missouri
NEW LONDON, Mo. — Two women were arrested Monday after allegedly stealing a truck and possessing drugs. Deputies with the Ralls County Sheriff’s Department were called to 13298 Potter Drive for a suspicious vehicle report at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. Upon arrival, deputies observed an older green Chevrolet truck with a trailer attached. …
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Area veterans are invited to a free hot dog lunch on Saturday, March 1, at Palmyra VFW Post 11041. Serving will be from noon to 2 p.m. at 209 Bird. A certified VFW veteran service officer will be available to talk with veterans about VA benefits and also discuss medical, compensation and…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced a scholarship opportunity for transfer students called the Transfer for Excellence Scholarship Competition. The college will be accepting applications through Thursday, April 17. This prestigious initiative is designed to support exceptionally talented students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, leadership potential and a commitment to thriving in both the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Four candidates for election to the Hannibal School Board took part in a question-and-answer forum Monday at the Hannibal American Legion. The candidates fielded questions on their vision as a potential electee to the board as well as thoughts on current happenings nationally and within the district. Participating in the forum were…
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QUINCY — Denman Direct, the medical equipment and supply store inside the Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine, has changed its hours to better reflect customer demand and physician referral trends. The store now is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Denman Direct is a…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino recently announced the success of its recent fundraising campaign benefiting Lions Club in LaGrange that resulted in raising $1,945. The fundraising initiative invited guests to participate in a match donation program where every dollar donated in cash up to $100 was matched by the casino in free play.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Master Naturalists have conducted educational projects and volunteer community service to improve Missouri’s environment for the past 20 years. Master Naturalists are drawn to everything in nature from birds and bats to bees and trees. The Mississippi Hills Master Naturalist Chapter is one of 12 chapters in the state. Its 100-plus members…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced it has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for a new internal medicine residency program set to launch in July 2026. This milestone marks the expansion of access to high-quality healthcare and the training of the next generation of physicians in northeast…
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Many of you are starting to see vegetable seeds in stores and in catalogs you get in the mail or online. In the late 1960s through the late 1980s, the South Shelby FFA would sell Vitality Garden & Flower Seed door to door as a fundraiser to help pay for the annual FFA spring banquet.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced a new scholarship opportunity available for high school seniors. James and Doris Lierheimer recently gave a donation to endow two $750 scholarships to be offered yearly to two high school seniors planning on pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. The Lierheimers were impressed and grateful for the…
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Canton native and veteran Trey Lindsey, a member of Seal Team 6, is back home this weekend to speak at Saturday’s Lewis Co. Lincoln Days event. He talks about his service and what his post-military career looks like.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University Theatre Department will present the production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at 7 p.m. April 10-12 at the Roland Rine Arts Theatre. Based on the classic 1968 film and the novel by Ian Fleming, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” tells the tale of Caractacus Potts, an eccentric inventor, and his…
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CENTER, Mo. — The seventh annual Ralls County Side by Side Ride presented the Great River Honor Flight with proceeds totaling $21,225 from its annual drive held on Oct. 5. The presentation was done as part of a thank-you party for the volunteers and sponsors of the ride. Approximately 650 people participated, going on a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists are hosting an Eagle Day in Hannibal, co-sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center and Rotary Pavilion at Nipper Park. Eagle Day will provide an opportunity to connect with nature, raise awareness about…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Less than two months remain of Barry Louderman’s mayoral tenure in Hannibal, after which either former 1st Ward councilmember Darrell McCoy or current 4th Ward councilmember Charles Phillips will become the next head of the council. It’s a role that runs the risk of becoming April Azotea’s next sparring partner — or…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council unanimously approved Tuesday night to grant the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) an exemption from the city’s prohibition of firearm use for their efforts in preventing the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). Hannibal Police Chief Jacob Nacke appeared before the council with Chris Williamson of the Missouri…
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