Charles Phillips
February 8, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Journalist
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jeremy Fogle is out of the Hannibal mayoral race, according to an announcement posted to social media Friday afternoon. Two candidates remain following Fogle’s departure — current 4th Ward councilmember Charles Phillips and former 1st Ward councilmember Darrell McCoy. The winner of the election will replace Barry Louderman, who opted not to…
Read Full Article February 7, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Journalist
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.…
Read Full Article February 5, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Journalist
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…
Read Full Article June 06, 2025
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