Hannibal Regional Welcomes Chad Brands, MD, CPE, SFHM
Hannibal Regional is pleased to welcome Chad Brands, MD, to our team! Dr. Brands earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati. In addition to his longstanding career in Internal Medicine, Dr. Brands brings a broad range of experience in medical education and administrative leadership…
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100 YEARS AGO May 20, 1925 At a beautifully appointed bridge luncheon Saturday, Mrs. Nellie Glahn announced the engagement of Miss Helen Morrow of Calao, Mo., and Mr. George B. Lewis of this city. An especially tempting menu was served, and when the guests were seated, they discovered hidden in the clever place cards a…
Read MoreResurfacing Work Scheduled in Marion, Shelby and Macon Counties
HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, as early as May 12, concrete repairs and resurfacing is scheduled to begin on 32 miles of Westbound U.S. Route 36 in Marion, Shelby and Macon Counties, from 0.5 mile west of Route Z near Monroe City in Marion County to 0.3 mile west of the Macon County line near Clarence.Traffic will be reduced…
Read MoreMay is Beef Month – A Time to Celebrate Missouri’s Cattle Producers
May is officially recognized as Beef Month, shining a spotlight on the dedicated farmers and ranchers who raise high-quality cattle while caring for the land.Missouri is home to more than 53,000 farms, spanning over 10 million acres, and supports over 4.3 million head of cattle. Beef production is a driving force in the state’s agricultural…
Read MoreFIRELINE – MAY 10, 2025
May 1- At 6:43 a.m. 911 dispatched firefighters to assist ambulance personnel with a patient located on East Bailey Street, Palmyra, Missouri. May 5 – At 4:26 p.m. firefighters were dispatched by 911 to set up a landing zone for a survival flight located on Highway 168 East, Palmyra, Missouri. All trucks and personnel returned to…
Read MoreMU Extension Highlights Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the University of Missouri Extension is emphasizing the importance of mental health in farming and rural communities. Brenda Schreck, a livestock field specialist with MU Extension, highlights the challenges faced by Missouri farmers, ranchers, and their families. “In 2022, Missouri farmers, ranchers, and their families faced tough…
Read MoreMarion County Drops Two After Late-Inning Surges by Higbee and Westran
The Marion County Mustangs saw a pair of promising starts slip away last week, falling 9-8 to Higbee on Tuesday and 10-1 to Westran on Thursday, as big innings by their opponents proved too much to overcome. Mustangs Let Seven-Run Lead Slip Against Higbee Marion County jumped out to a commanding 8-1 lead against Higbee,…
Read MoreMarion County Athletes Qualify for Sectionals at Class 1 District 3 Meet
At the Class 1 District 3 track meet, Marion County High School athletes stepped up in a big way—earning six top-4 finishes and five sectional qualifying spots in individual events. With a mix of veteran composure and youthful grit, the team showcased its talent in both track and field events. Kennedy Hathaway was a triple-threat…
Read MorePalmyra Athletes Punch Tickets to Sectionals at Centralia Class 3 District Meet
CENTRALIA, Mo. — Palmyra High School athletes made their mark at the MSHSAA Class 3 District 4 Track & Field Meet in Centralia on Saturday, with several standout performances earning spots at sectionals. The top four finishers in each event advanced, and six individual athletes and three relay teams from Palmyra rose to the occasion.…
Read MorePalmyra Baseball Stays Hot With Four Straight Wins
Larry Kroeger picks a hit against South Shelby. PALMYRA, Mo. — A resilient Palmyra baseball squad strung together four straight victories last week, highlighted by a comeback win over Centralia, a shutout of South Shelby, a walk-off thriller against Marceline, and a dominant showing versus Highland. Comeback Sparks Confidence On Monday, Palmyra rallied from a…
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