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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council showcasing a range of media will be on display from May 30 through June 28 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. A Friday night preview will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 30, featuring musician Jerry Rosenkrans and…
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Meet Bubba! This handsome 1-year-old mixed breed pup is as sweet as he is handsome. With his gorgeous dark grey and white short coat and the most heart-melting smile, Bubba is a total head-turner. He may be a little shy at first, but give him a bit of time and you’ll see his true personality shine — affectionate,…
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QUINCY — Students of Heinze Dance Academy will present their 32nd annual spring dance concerts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at Quincy Junior High School Morrison Theater. Tickets will be available at the door. The concert will feature more than 200 students ages 3 and…
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Muddy TV Cribs takes you to 614-618 Maine and the home of Patrick Taylor. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Muddy TV Cribs.
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) recently announced the return and expansion of one of its most popular education programs: Triple Threat Boot Camp (TTBC). The camp will offer this summer two sessions: Triple Threat Boot Camp Bravo and Triple Threat Boot Camp Ovation, giving students twice the opportunity to sharpen their skills and shine…
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This cooking segment features Kohl Wholesale Executive Chef Brad Darnell and District Sales Manager Ramey Thurman guiding viewers around classic summer holiday food items. The gentlemen showcase a myriad of savory and sweet prepared food items which make entertaining family and friends low stress, and highly delicious. And you can get everything you need at the Kohl…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association will present Cinderella, performed by the Chicago Festival Ballet, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Morrison Theater. Local dancers had the opportunity to audition for this production and will take the stage with the CFB company. Choreographer Kenneth von Heidecke founded Chicago Festival Ballet in 1989 as a not-for-profit ballet company with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Spring Festival of Country Music will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 23, in the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The show will feature music performed by Memory Lane, which includes Martin and Betty Miller, Harlon Lain, Wendell Glance, Sue Taylor and Gregg Cornelius along with special guests. Admittance is free, but…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Environmental Services Department invites the community to an evening of music trivia on Friday, June 21, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles at 519 N. Madison. Rich Pickel Trivia will be providing the entertainment. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with trivia beginning at 7 p.m. Cost to participate is…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Fair Board will welcome Grand Ole Opry member Mark Wills to the 2025 Adams County Fair on Saturday, July 26, opening for country music icon Sara Evans. It was “19(90) Somethin” when Wills began releasing his first of 19 billboard-charting singles across seven albums. Some of his titles…
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While others are chasing the rise in FOMO, wise people are using Bow Miner cloud mining to obtain crypto assets at a lower cost and higher efficiency! As Bitcoin rushed to $103,921, Ethereum broke through $1,937, and altcoins such as DOGE/XRP collectively soared – this is the most violent crypto bull market since 2021! But…
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CENTER, Mo. — Combining literacy and outdoor activity is what the Friends of the Ralls County Library Group envisioned when its started fundraising this winter for “Story Strolling with the Ralls County Library,” through which young patrons can enjoy a book while in their hometown park. In a press release, president Jan Golian said, “StoryWalk…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites artists of all mediums to submit their works for an upcoming exhibition celebrating the enduring theme of “Life. Still.” from May 30-June 28. This is an open call for both new creations and cherished works, with a wide range of artistic expressions welcomed, including paintings, drawings, photographs,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal High School art instructors James Zimmerman, Lisa Wiese and Christina Strode have announced the top awards from the Hannibal High School portion of the annual Young Masters exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council from April 1-29. Pieces/students winning the top three 2025 HHS awards were: Second Place (in no particular order)…
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Beans is a 5 (almost 6!) year old black domestic shorthair with the softest, sleekest coat and big, beautiful green eyes that will steal your heart. This sweet guy is neutered, vaccinated, and totally up to date on all his shots — ready to find his forever home! Beans is equal parts silly and snuggly.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal based author and speaker Bob Morrison recently released his latest book, “Compelled.” Morrison is an Indiana-born native who has put down roots in Hannibal after serving in disaster responses for more than 20 years in multiple major disasters including the Joplin tornado, Hurricane Katrina, the Haiti earthquake and Ground Zero 9/11…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Community Theatre Playwriting Festival will be held June 28 in the Barbara Rowell Auditorium in partnership with the Midsummer Arts Faire. The winning five plays were chosen by QCT’s festival reading committee, who read and evaluated more than 140 short plays submitted from around the world. In a press release, education…
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QUINCY — Brian Nolan, Quincy University professor of psychology, recently authored his first book that is available on Amazon.com in eBook and paperback versions. Nolan’s book, “The Misinformation Maze: Learn to Decode the Lies and Navigate the Digital Age Effectively,” is designed to equip people with the understanding and practical tools necessary to thrive in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — As the guest artist at the Alliance Art Gallery in May, Julia Deckard will be bringing a variety of flowers and taking orders for commissions while exhibiting in Hannibal. In 2023, Deckard, a software engineer living in Warsaw, Ill., fell in love with her bridal bouquet … so much that she decided…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council presents “Celebrate the Artist in You,” an exhibit highlighting the creative talents of people with developmental disabilities on display through May 17 at the HAC gallery. This annual exhibit is a collaborative effort with the Hannibal Regional Office of the Missouri Department of Mental Health–Division of Developmental Disabilities,…
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We have a new pope and he’s from Illinois. Yes, Chicago is part of Illinois, despite how some people feel in these parts. And Quincy and Hannibal both get new mayors this week. News, weather and sports all from Muddy River News. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.
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QUINCY — Dick Brothers Brewery, in partnership with the Quincy Children’s Museum and Dick Brothers Events, is sponsoring the return of MayFest from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Dick Brothers Brewery Complex on York between Ninth and 10th. This year’s MayFest coincides with the Adams County Bicentennial, celebrating 200 years…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council and Hannibal Parks and Recreation are teaming up to offer a unique and inspiring workshop designed for art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. The Nature Art Journaling Workshop will take place at Hannibal Arts Council at 105 S. Main from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 10,…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Fair will welcome Grammy-nominated singer Sara Evans to this year’s fair on Saturday, July 26. Evans has five No. 1 country singles — “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly” and “A Little Bit Stronger.” Several of those No. 1s…
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QUINCY — Auditions for “Jersey Boys” will be held Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, at Quincy Community Theatre. “Jersey Boys” is a Tony Award-winning musical sensation that brings the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to the stage. Discover the story of four guys from Jersey who became an international pop…
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