58th Annual National Tom Sawyer Days Booklet – Download a Copy Here!
The Hannibal Jaycees have sent us the official 2013 National Tom Sawyer Days Booklet. This is THE guide to everything for this year's celebration, including times and locations for the popular annual events, and the new activities that are being introduced. National Tom Sawyer Days will take place July 3 - 7 in downtown Hannibal.
Hannibal Continues to Clean Up Following Storm, Flooding [Photo Gallery]
The City of Hannibal continues to clean up streets and properties, more than two weeks after a devastating storm downed trees, damaged buildings and knocked out power to thousands of residents. Flooding in the city has further complicated recovery efforts, as high waters led to the closing of the Flood Buyout Area on South Side, where many storm victims had brought limbs for disposal. A portion of that area has re-opened, though some of it remains underwater.
Douglas Community Services Assessing Needs of Storm Victims
Douglas Community Services in Hannibal is holding assessment of what help is needed by residents following the recent storms. The assessment will be Friday, June 7, from 1 - 3 p.m. in the community room at Douglas Community Services.
Which Extreme Weather Condition is Easiest to Recover From? [Poll]
Here we are, in a familiar situation. The rivers are rising, storms are brewing, and our insane weather continues. Just think, within the last few years we've had a blizzard, a heat wave, a drought, a couple floods, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Those are the ones I can remember. I doubt that anyone has a "favorite" extreme weather condition, but which of these events is the easiest to recover from?
Is Print Really Dead? Do You Still Subscribe to Any Magazines?
We've been hearing for years that "print is dead." Or at the very least, dying, thanks to the availability of digital content on the internet, smartphones and tablets. But is it really true? When I look through the mail that comes to our house, I have my doubts.
Y101 Will Announce the 101 Days of Summer Destination for 2013 During Live Broadcast!
Y101 will announce the destination for the 2013 Y101 Days of Summer promotion during a live broadcast at the Butcher Block on Thursday, May 30! Join us on location at the Butcher Block, 819 Maine in Quincy, from 11 - 1
Memorial Lantern Float in Hannibal is a Memorial Day Weekend Tradition
Saturday evening, the public is invited to attend the 5th annual Memorial Lantern Float. This event is a ceremonial release of lanterns into the Mississippi from Nipper Park as symbols of the universal hope for peace, open to all regardless of religion or background.
Twain on Main Will Go on in Downtown Hannibal
The Twain on Main Festival will proceed as planned in Hannibal during Memorial Day Weekend.
“This year’s festival is gearing up to be even bigger and better than last year,” said Gail Bryant, Director of the Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau. With the levee gates out there is plenty of public parking downtown and several special activities planned throughout the festival. The stores and shops downtown as well as the festival vendors are looking forward to a very busy weekend.”
Where Can You Buy Groceries in Hannibal? Power Outage Causes Problems For Shoppers
An extended power outage in Hannibal following the storm on May 20 made shopping for basic necessities in Hannibal a bit difficult. Some residents report having had difficulty in buying groceries because so many businesses were without power and closed.
What Do You Do With Storm Debris? City of Hannibal Will Help Residents Clean Up
The City of Hannibal will be helping residents clean up from Monday night's devastating storm by providing curb-side cleanup for tree debris, but residents are asked not block streets and sidewalks with this material.