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What Do You Do With Storm Debris? City of Hannibal Will Help Residents Clean Up

Kurt Parsons — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:05:28 +0000

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. City Manager Jeff LaGarce says that initially the city is clearing tons of debris off the streets and pushing it to the sides. [...]

Hannibal Storm Damage [Photo Gallery]

Kurt Parsons — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:02:39 +0000

Clean up continues in and around Hannibal following severe storms last night that resulted in significant damage. Marion County Emergency Management Director John Hark estimated that "most" of the city, perhaps as much as 80%, was affected in some way by the storm. The gallery below shows damage from around America's Hometown. Bookmark this page and check back throughout the day as we will continue to update with new pictures as they become available.

What Do You Like Most About National Tom Sawyer Days? [Poll]

Kurt Parsons — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:21:24 +0000

Summer is nearly upon us! Final preparations are being made for National Tom Sawyer Days, which will be from July 3 - 6 in downtown Hannibal. There are so many different types of activities planned during that time. Official events like the Fence Painting Contest and Frog Jump Contest draw enthusiasts year after year, and unofficial events that coincide with Tom Sawyer Days, like Mud Volleyball and the Hannibal Cannibal, are also among the activities our community loves to support. There's always more than enough to do during those few days in July. What do you enjoy most about National Tom Sawyer Days?

Mike Shannon Named a Missouri Sports Legend

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:31:09 +0000

To be a Hall of Famer is one thing but to be named a Sports Legend in the State of Missouri is another. I recently received an invitation to travel to Springfield, Missouri to attend the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Banquet to witness former St. Louis Cardinal Rightfielder/Third Baseman and current Cardinal Broadcaster Mike Shannon be named the 26th Missouri Sports Legend for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

New London Park Days Returns to Ralls County Courthouse Lawn in 2013

Kurt Parsons — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:54:55 +0000

Big plans are being made for the 2013 New London Park Days. This year's event will see events return to the Ralls County Courthouse Lawn.
New London Park Days will be a two-day music, food, arts and crafts festival. Attractions include a large scale carnival, top regional

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Just Girls Weekend in Hannibal

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:29:50 +0000

This coming weekend in Hannibal it is the annual Just Girls Weekend. Sorry guys, but the girls rule this weekend in Hannibal. Girls shopping, girls eating, girls spending money and girls relaxing. It is a weekend where the girls can catch up with other gal pals. A weekend where the girls can get away for three days of shopping and fun!

US 61 at Alexandria in Clark County Closed Due to Water Over the Road

Jeffrey Dorsey — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:30:08 +0000

The Missouri Department of Transportation ( MoDOT ) has temporarily closed US 61 at Alexandria in Clark County due to water over the road. A marked detour is in place to advise motorists of the road closure and alternate routes. MoDOT reminds motorists that it is dangerous to drive into water-covered roads. Motorists will need to follow the detoured [...]

Champ Clark Bridge Repairs

Dennis Oliver — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:08:48 +0000

Monday, April 22 through Thursday, April 25, 2013, MoDOT will be working on the Champ Clark Bridge over the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Missouri. Crews will be working from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with flagmen controlling traffic through the work zone area. There will be a 9-foot [...]

LaGrange Election – Every Candidate Ran Unopposed!

Dennis Oliver — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:51:55 +0000

The LaGrange, Missouri, City Election which was held April 16, 2013 had all races unopposed. I don’t think I have ever heard of this before. Ronnie Powers, the current LaGrange mayor, ran unopposed. As did the North Ward Councilman. Edward Cox ran as a write-in for Middle Ward Councilman. In the South Ward, Lannie Henze [...]

Seen Any Kangaroos in Palmyra, Lately?

Kurt Parsons — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:15:51 +0000

Sometimes people see strange things. Remember MoMo the Missouri Monster? What about the kangaroo in Palmyra? It's hard to believe, but over a year has gone by since the sightings of a possible kangaroo in Palmyra, Missouri.