April 16, 2013 When I heard about two explosions in Boston during the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon, it brought back flashbacks of 9-11 all over again. Innocent people killed and maimed for no reason at all. It also brought out the anger in me in that I wanted this person (or these persons) to suffer for it, as well. God would not have been proud of me for what I was thinking.
April 16, 2013 Last Saturday the St. Louis Cardinals wore a different home uniform when they played the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. It was the first time in 80 years that the team wore an alternate uniform.
The job market is pretty tight right now, so most days you’re probably thankful just to have a job that pays. But somewhere down the road that may not be enough. You may find yourself looking for a new position, even as you continue to hold down your current one. There are certain things you should keep in mind when that time comes.
Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?
The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:
9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.
CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.
The annual Hannibal Pirate Family Foundation Dinner & Auction will be April 13, 2013 at Hannibal High School. This fundraiser has grown into one of the major events in our community, but many may still be unaware of exactly what the Hannibal Pirate Family Foundation is. We spoke with foundation president Blane Mundle to get more information on the group, its goals and its accomplishments.
Summer is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to enjoy it with a refreshing Fruttare Fruit Bar. But wait, it gets better. Cher Lloyd and Ne-Yo are teaming up to unleash a brand-new song to celebrate the U.S. launch of the frozen treat company.
If you tell us you have never sung along to a Taylor Swift song, we can honestly say you are a liar -- and that's exactly the presumption T. Swift and Diet Coke are making in her newest commercial for the soft drink.
HANNIBAL - Traffic is flowing again as cleanup continues along Missouri 79 just south of Hannibal. A large boulder fell onto the roadway. It has been moved into the ditch. MODOT crews are on the scene. You're urged to use caution in traveling through the area.
