Mark Twain third grader has memorable lunch

The Hannibal area this week was treated to a taste of what’s yet to come, when Helen Cornelius, recognized country performer, paid a visit to her roots to serve as honorary chairperson of the Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament benefit for the American Cancer Society. During this special event at the Hannibal Country Club, Cornelius offered a testimony about overcoming breast cancer, then offered a vocal performance for those in attendance.

On behalf of our clients, Douglass Community Services would like to thank the local chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers for conducting their annual food drive on Saturday, May 10.

Mark Twain Elementary School third grader Kaitlyn Whaley shares lunch with Hannibal Mayor Roy Hark.

The Palmyra Police Department has announced it is joining with law enforcement agencies from May 19 through June 1 for an aggressive national “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to crack down on Missouri’s safety belt law violators and to reduce highway fatalities.

The site of today’s Class 2A, District 6 baseball championship game between Mark Twain and Orchard Farm has been moved to Mark Twain High School at Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

A pair of local golfers earned all-state honors with their performances on day two of the Class 2 state meet at Deer Lake Golf Course on Tuesday.