Missouri
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The American Hospital Association recently recognized the 2023 recipients of the Rural Hospital Leadership Awards at their annual conference in Orlando, Fla. Hannibal Regional Healthcare System was recognized as a top-four finalist. This award recognizes small or rural hospital leaders and teams who guide their hospital and community through change and innovation.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Invasive Plant Council, in partnership with Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery and the Missouri Department of Conservation, will host a Callery pear “buyback” program around the state on April 23. People who complete the event registration will receive a free native tree when they show a photo of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its second Marion County Walk For Life and pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, April 20, on the Hannibal-LaGrange University Campus, 2800 Palmyra Road. Breakfast will be provided by the Hannibal Knights of Columbus and served at the HLGU Carroll Science Center from 8 to 11 a.m. Free-will donations will be…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Dr. Humam Farah of Blessing Health Hannibal participated in a complex COVID-19 research study. Results of that study were recently published by the National Institutes of Health. Farah also has been recognized globally for his research work on the condition known as Alpha-1, also called AAT Deficiency. The condition results in a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Roy Webb cited concerns about the Hannibal School District’s financial picture and the “climate” of the School Board when he did an about-face this week and reneged on a signed contract to become the district’s next superintendent. Webb, who retired as superintendent of the Quincy School District in June 2022, was announced as the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man has been charged with three counts of criminal disposition of solid waste, a Class E felony, after turning himself in to the Hannibal Police Department. A deputy with the Ralls County Sheriff’s Department was on patrol near Silvers Lane and Pershing Road south of Hannibal on Feb. 14 when…
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PARIS, Mo. — The seventh annual Salt River Quilt Show, “Centennial: 100 Years at Mark Twain State Park, 1924-2024,” will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6, at the Mark Twain Memorial Shrine in Florida, Mo. Doors will open both days at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, and at 3 p.m.…
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EWING, Mo. — Heartland Resources, Inc., of Lewis County will hold a steak dinner fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Queen of Peace Hall. Steaks will be provided and prepared by the Lewis and Marion County Cattlemen’s Association. Musical entertainment for the evening will be provided by The Sounds the Limit. All…
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RALLS COUNTY, MO. – Ralls County voters will see a tax on the April 2 ballot to extend a countywide sales tax for one-half percent for 10 years. Ralls County Commissioners said it is not a new tax and it will not add cost to the amount of sales. Set to expire on March 31,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal Public Schools announced on Thursday afternoon that Susan Johnson will continue to serve as the superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. Johnson’s decision to stay comes after Roy Webb withdrew from the position on Thursday. Webb, former superintendent of Quincy Public Schools, accepted the position as HPS superintendent on January 25.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Alliance Art Gallery will present the works of member artist Martha Adrian and guest artist Amanda Pendergrass during the month of March. Also on display will be creations by 20 local guest artists. This Second Saturday event will offer an opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 9,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Boy Scout Troop 100 has created a flag dropbox in honor of Jess Ornelas of the American Legion Post 55. According to the U.S. Flag code, if an American flag is not in good enough condition to represent our country, it should be taken down and destroyed. There are no rules…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Fifteen Hannibal High students can now add “author” to their resumes. An African American literature class broke into four groups to write and illustrate their books. The groups then read their books to fourth and fifth graders at Eugene Field Elementary on Tuesday morning. Through books and vivid pictures, the young students…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation recently accepted a $2,300 donation to the Team Member Assistance Fund at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System from the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. Starting in 2018, the auxiliary began donating tips and change from The Caring Cup coffee shop and the Courtyard Café tip jars to this fund, which assists Hannibal…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Two Hannibal businesses will close while another is on a two-week extension as a result of three public administrative hearings at Hannibal City Council on Tuesday night. Business licenses for the Dutch Country Store and Baum Family Fun Center, previously Ten Pin Alleys, were revoked by the council. Hannibal Arby’s was granted…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Every child in Hannibal who needs a bicycle helmet can get one free of charge thanks to a grant from the Riedel Foundation. Riedel Trustees awarded $5,550 to Ride Cool 2024, an event that educates children about bicycle safety and provides free helmets to children who attend. Ride Cool is hosted by…
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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri invites nonprofits throughout its 12-county service area to apply for a grant of up to $7,500 through its annual Community Grant program. Grants totaling more than $210,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations advancing arts and culture, community betterment, education, health and human…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Mexico, Mo., woman is lodged in the Marion County Jail after a traffic stop led to an arrest on multiple charges. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant Friday, March 1, for Avianna T. Dorsey, charging her with trafficking drugs, endangering the welfare of a child, resisting…
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