National Tom Sawyer Days
Nothing says Fourth of July in Hannibal quite like mud-covered volleyball players sloshing knee-deep and diving face first into the sludge on the riverfront. The 45th annual mud volleyball tournament is under way during National Tom Sawyer Days. After two days of junior competition, the adult competition started at noon Friday. A champion will be…
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The Hannibal Police Department would like to inform the public of the parking restrictions for the parade on July 4. There will be no parking along the parade route starting at 5:00 a.m. the morning of July 4 to the conclusion of the parade. Officers will be contacting businesses along the parade route the evening of July 3…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Evening Kiwanis Club will hold a free tricycle race for children ages 3 to 6 on Saturday, July 6, during National Tom Sawyer Days. Children may choose to ride either a tricycle or Big Wheel, but families must provide their own tricycle/Big Wheel for the event. Registration will begin at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Caden Friedlein, who has cerebral palsy and wears a cochlear hearing device, anxiously waited his turn to grab a brush and slosh paint on a fence. He beamed as he talked about his favorite activity. Caden waits for the fence painting event all year long. His parents, Shawn and Amy Friedlein, and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal’s favorite couple spent their last full day as Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher in Central Park selling raffle tickets to support the future of Tom and Beckys long after they go through the program. Koryn Miller, the 2022-23 Official Becky, and Dallas Nicholson, a Tom Ambassador, stood in the Tom and…
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HANNIBAL, MO. – When Claudia Hollister sees the start of National Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal, she sees her childhood. The Hannibal Fourth of July festivities are a family tradition for Hollister, the second vice president for press and media relations for the Hannibal Jaycees. For her family, it was more than a drive downtown…
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HANNIBAL, MO. – Nothing says Fourth of July in Hannibal quite like a mud-covered volleyball players sloshing knee-deep and diving face first into the sludge. It’s the 44th annual Mud Volleyball at National Tom Sawyer Days. From kids to adults, it’s a tradition for many who play and who sit in the stands cheering trying…
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Beth MacKenzie of the Quincy Family YMCA stops by to talk about Y Senior Day and Megan Duncan gets ready to cover National Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal. And Ron Kinscherf gives you a scientific explanation on why we have hazy weather these days…or not.
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Kaylee Buckman and Brant Dooley let us know what is coming up for National Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal and David Adam joins Ashley Conrad to tackle Silver Dollar’s Smash Burger. They also let you know about a great Sunday burger special. Perfect for a stop just before you hit the Adams County Speedway. Also,…
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Ashley Conrad gives you a logistical analysis and a weather report for those planning to be at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Saturday to see former President Trump. And Bob Gough talks about what’s happening in and around Quincy as we get ready for July 4. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse…
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by Jim Dewey HANNIBAL – Hannibal’s new official Tom and Becky were named during ceremonies following the annual Fourth of July parade. Jaxson Lay and Greta Welch will be the official Ambassadors for the city until next July when their successors are selected. Jaxson Lay, son of Matthew Lay and Edie Graupman, is the official…
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By JIM DEWEY Hannibal’s annual celebration of America’s independence is underway. The 66th annual National Tom Sawyer Days kicked off June 19 with the Hannibal Beautiful Baby contest that included Pee-Wee, Little Tot and Miss Hannibal pageants. The event is new to National Tom Sawyer Days. The next event in the celebration will be a…
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