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        • Morning Minutes: May 19 6:03 am
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        • Signal work planned in Hannibal 5:00 pm
          On Wednesday, May 22, MoDOT will be replacing loop detectors on Route MM at the intersection of U.S. 61 in Hannibal.
        • Three teens injured May. 18, 2013
          Three Paris, Mo., teen-agers suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash at 10:45 p.m. Friday, May 17, on Monroe County Road 436 a half mile east of Paris. All three were wearing seat belts.
        • Morning Minutes: May 18 May. 18, 2013
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        • Parker earns excellence certification May. 18, 2013
          Justin R. Parker an American Family Insurance agent in Hannibal has been recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification.
        • QU stages 150th commencement May. 18, 2013
          Quincy University hosted its 150th commencement exercise May 12. A total of 298 graduate and undergraduate candidates were awarded degrees.The following area residents received degrees:
        • New sod being put down on golf course May. 18, 2013
          It probably isn’t noteworthy that five-member group of men could be found at the fifth hole tee box Friday afternoon on the Hannibal Country Club Golf Course.
          Bruce Athman drives a tractor while Chris Fohey keeps a close eye on the new sod that was being put down at the fifth hole tee box on the Hannibal Country Club Golf Course Friday afternoon.
        • Highway Commission to meet May. 18, 2013
          The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, which oversees the Missouri Department of Transportation, will hold its monthly meeting in Kirksville on Wednesday, June 5, at Truman State University.
        • Proposed transportation sales tax stalls May. 17, 2013
          A proposed 1-cent sales tax for transportation has stalled in the Missouri Legislature.
        • Woman dies after fall into pond May. 17, 2013
          A 92-year-old northeast Missouri woman is dead after falling into a small pond at her home.
        • Motor carrier training cancelled May. 17, 2013
          Motor carriers credentials training scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at MoDOT’s Northeast District Office at 1711 S. Route 61 in Hannibal has been cancelled.
        • Community garden planting to begin May. 17, 2013
          Planting at the first community garden will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18.
        • Today in the news: Toronto mayor denies crack-smoking allegations May. 17, 2013
          Your daily news briefing with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.
        • What to Watch: DaVinci vs. Dracula May. 17, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Wonder Woman really coming to TV? May. 17, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Mom chases down accused kidnapper May. 17, 2013
          A woman chased down a man who she said kidnapped her child. The Albuquerque woman’s 5-year-old daughter was abducted by the man, and the mom gave chase, police said. The kidnapper shoved the girl out of the car at some point,...
        • Morning Minutes: May 17 May. 17, 2013
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        • Bike rider hurt in collision with pickup May. 16, 2013
          An adult bicycle rider was injured Thursday afternoon when the bike he was riding collided with a pickup truck on Market Street in Hannibal.
          Hannibal police officers take measurements as part of their investigation of a collision Thursday afternoon involving a bicycle and pickup truck on Market Street in Hannibal.
        • Today in the news: Kabul suicide bombing kills 6 Americans May. 16, 2013
          Your daily news briefing with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.
        • What to Watch: David Beckham announces retirement May. 16, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Powerball jackpot grows to almost $500 million May. 16, 2013
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        • Regional health assessment underway May. 16, 2013
          Healthcare providers in Marion, Ralls, Pike, Lewis, Shelby and Monroe counties are currently conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).
        • Morning Minutes: May 16 May. 16, 2013
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        • Driver exam station re-opening May. 16, 2013
          The Hannibal driver examination station will re-open Monday, May 20, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
        • Trail ride planned at lake May. 16, 2013
          In conjunction with National Trails Day Saturday, June 1, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake will partner with the NEMO River Valley Chapter of the Show-Me Missouri Back Country Horsemen to host the “We Love Our Trails” trail ride.
        • Booth named business development officer May. 16, 2013
          F&M Bank and Trust Company has announced that Joel Booth has accepted a new position as business development officer in Hannibal.
        • Hawn receives nursing degree May. 16, 2013
          Emily Hawn, daughter of Chris Nichols and John Hawn of Hannibal, was recognized as a graduate of the University of Central Missouri nursing program during the Nursing Graduate Recognition Ceremony May 11.
        • Boehmer receives nursing degree May. 16, 2013
          Kelsie Boehmer, daughter of Scott and Sheila Boehmer of Hannibal, was recognized as a graduate of the University of Central Missouri nursing program during the Nursing Graduate Recognition Ceremony May 11.
        • School district budget discussed May. 16, 2013
          The Palmyra R-1 School District’s preliminary budget has a slight surplus. It was a topic of discussion during the Board of Education’s meeting Tuesday night.
        • Louisiana student receives honors May. 16, 2013
          Lucas Watson of Louisiana, Mo., received the President’s Award from Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett, president of William Woods University, during commencement ceremonies May 11.
        • Local educators receive award May. 16, 2013
          An Exemplary Interdisciplinary Unit in Literacy Education citation has been awarded to two HLGU education faculty members and local educators by the International Reading Association.
        • Coin club to meet May. 16, 2013
          The Hannibal Coin Club will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, on the lower level of the Bank of Hannibal.
        • Today in the news: Abortion doctor receives third life sentence May. 15, 2013
          Your daily news briefing with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.
        • What to Watch: 'CSI' wraps up Season 13 May. 15, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Zoe Saldana’s weight published in Allure May. 15, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Cop rescued from tree May. 15, 2013
          A New York City police officer who climbed a tree to try to rescue a cat got stuck himself and had to be rescued by firefighters. The officer initially climbed up a short way into the tree, but the cat climbed even...
        • PULSE: Boston Marathon bombings, a month of tragedy, resolve May. 15, 2013
          One month ago today, twin blasts rang out at one of America's greatest athletic traditions, the Boston Marathon. Three people were killed, hundreds wounded, and the manhunt for one of the suspects froze an entire city for almost a whole day. Today, PULSE looks back at the tragic event, and looks forward at a changed America, a long road to...
          It has been one month since the bombings at the Boston Marathon. How are the survivors managing? How has America changed? What did we learn?
        • Morning Minutes: May 15 May. 15, 2013
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        • Power outages cause unknown May. 14, 2013
          The cause of a pair of power outages in Hannibal Monday and Tuesday could not be determined, according to the Board of Public Works.
        • Students cited during Honors Day May. 14, 2013
          Culver-Stockton College continued its tradition of honoring the accomplishments of students during the annual Honors Day Convocation Monday, May 13.
        • Student accepted at West Point May. 14, 2013
          Kevin Bross, a student from Palmyra Senior High School nominated by U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, has been accepted to the prestigious U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
        • Local physician inducted May. 14, 2013
          Joel D. Hassien, M.D., has been inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Radiology (ACR).
        • Church hosting youth event May. 14, 2013
          A summers youth event called Kingdom Rocks will be hosted at Pea Ridge Community Church from May 27 thru May 31.
        • DWI saturation results announced May. 14, 2013
          Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturation conducted in Adair and Marion counties.
        • Today in the news: NTSB recommends lowering BAC to .05 May. 14, 2013
          Your daily news briefing with the video of the day, top news, and quote of the day.
        • What to Watch: Angelina Jolie announces double mastectomy May. 14, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Angelina Jolie reveals she had double mastectomy May. 14, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Moving ice destroys homes May. 14, 2013
          “Ice tsunamis” destroyed some homes in Canada and Minnesota recently, and YouTube footage of the moving ice is going viral. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources told CNN that what happens...
        • Morning Minutes: May 14 May. 14, 2013
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        • Historical Society plans meeting May. 14, 2013
          The Monroe County Historical Society’s May meeting will feature a program presented by Bill Hart, president of MoBARN Alliance and Field Representative for Missouri Preservation, which will deal with documenting historic farmsteads.
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