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Miller Sentenced to Life in Prison in 2021 Murder of Betty Hayes
Miller Sentenced to Life in Prison in 2021 Murder of Betty Hayes

Insect farming provides added value byproducts
When thinking about farming, insects are usually not something that comes to mind. However, there is work being done to use insects in existing agricultural food systems to produce proteins.

Lane Reductions Begin May 12 on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge on I-72 Near Hannibal
Lane Reductions Begin May 12 on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge on I-72 Near Hannibal U.S. 36/I-72 Full Closure Begins May 30, 2025 The bridge rehabilitation project to make essential structural repairs on the Interstate 72/U.S.

CASA Volunteers Offer Stability and Advocacy for Children in Foster Care
CASA Volunteers Offer Stability and Advocacy for Children in Foster Care By Heather Clemens, Media Consultant for the United Way of the Mark Twain Area

Human Remains Discovered by Mushroom Hunters in Monroe County
Human Remains Discovered by Mushroom Hunters in Monroe County
Former Shelby County Historical Society president accused of misuse of historical society property and assets
Former Shelby County Historical Society President accused of misuse of historical society property and assets

Registration is open for no-cost skin cancer screening on May 1
Registration is open for no-cost skin cancer screening on May 1 Board-certified dermatologist, Susan Meidl, MD, FAAD, Blessing Health Hannibal, will conduct a no-cost American Academy of Dermatology Spot Skin Cancer Screening on Thursday, May 1, by appointment only. The skin cancer check program is the American Academy of Dermatology’s longest-standing public health program.

Community Pinwheel Display at Hannibal Riverfront to Raise Awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month
Community Pinwheel Display at Hannibal Riverfront to Raise Awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month Nearly 60 community members gathered at the Hannibal Riverfront on Monday, April 7, for the Community Pinwheel Ceremony hosted by United Way of the Mark Twain Area in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event highlighted local programs that work to prevent child abuse, respond to cases of abuse, and support children who have been victims of abuse or neglect.