Ann Lear
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Cell phone policies throughout the Hannibal School District are set to tighten up in the 2025-2026 school year after a statewide ban on usage throughout the entire school day, including lunch, breaks and passing periods, was passed by Missouri lawmakers on Tuesday. “I’m thrilled it’s on the governor’s desk,” said Ann Lear,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — J’Nelle Lee was unanimously elected by her fellow Hannibal Board of Education members to serve as president of the board at its meeting Wednesday night in the Hannibal Middle School auditorium. Lee, who has served as the board’s vice president since last year, switched places with Blane Mundle, who was elected president…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Ann Lear is diving in headfirst and cannot wait to see what this new venture brings. Lear got 28.1 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s Missouri general municipal election to earn one of the two vacant positions on the Hannibal School Board. This is Lear’s first election to any school board. “It’s…
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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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