Kayla Houchin

HANNIBAL — Laughter, hugs and tears filled a back room of the Salvation Army Family Store after a family was reunited with World War II love letters and old photographs.

HANNIBAL — Small Business Saturday began in 2010 by American Express to help small businesses gain exposure and inspire community members to shop locally during the holiday season.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released their statewide Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the 2023-24 school years.

HANNIBAL — Just in time for the holidays, the Clemens General Store opened in Downtown Hannibal.

HANNIBAL — Hannibal Public School District is introducing the Golden Pirates Club. The new program is for community members 50 and older and local business leaders.

HANNIBAL — Christmas will be brighter for hundreds of families thanks to the annual Toys for Tots Northeast Missouri.

HANNIBAL — The decision to temporary shutter Fire Station 2 in Huckleberry Park starting Thursday was not made lightly said the Hannibal fire chief, but one made as the department deals with significant manpower shortages.

HANNIBAL — Christmas came early for the Hannibal School District as it celebrated the completion of the Middle School Auditorium and a groundbreaking for E.A. Porter Stadium.

JEFFERSON CITY — The 103rd General Assembly convened on Wednesday for the 2025 legislative session.

SUBMITTED PHOTO David and Colleen Wasinger with their two sons. David will be the first lieutenant governor from Hannibal.