Charles Phillips

Candidate for 2nd Ward councilmember says 'the math ain't mathin'' in Tuesday debate with mayor, city attorney

February 7, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Content Creator

HANNIBAL — A robust debate on funding disparities and retention issues at the Hannibal Fire Department (HFD) dominated Tuesday night’s Hannibal City Council meeting. However, the sparring match between April Azotea, a candidate for 2nd Ward councilmember, and two of the city’s most authoritative voices, city attorney James Lemon and Mayor Barry Louderman, was equally as lively.…

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Hannibal Mayor Barry Louderman: ‘Hang on, give me a week or so’ to fix years-long retention issues at Hannibal Fire Department

February 5, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Content Creator

HANNIBAL — According to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), a fire can progress from a small flame to a serious concern within 30 seconds. Unfortunately for the city of Hannibal, the retention issue at the Hannibal Fire Department (HFD) is one that’s been burning for years. After a packed-house meeting that lasted roughly…

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