
Press Release


Yadier Molina Agrees to 2022 Cardinal Contract
The St. Louis Cardinals announced Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with premier franchise catcher Yadier Molina on a one-year contract for the 2022 season. Financial terms were not disclosed.

United Way of the Mark Twain Area Sets $400,000 Goal for Campaign
The United Way of Mark Twain Area kicked off the 2021-22 annual campaign Friday at Sawyer’s Creek during a Putt-Putt Golf outing announcing a $400,000 campaign goal.

MT United Way Gets Grant to Expand Imagination Library Program
The United Way of Mark Twain Area received a grant from the Community Foundation to expand the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program to all communities in their service area.

Blessing Hospital Reaches Settlement with Department of Justice
The Department of Justice announced today (Tuesday) that it has reached a $2.82 million settlement with Blessing Hospital.

Hannibal Regional CEO: ‘Our Team is Exhausted’
Hannibal Regional is always here for you. When you need healthcare services, when you are rushed to the ER with a heart attack, when you need surgery, when your little one has strep throat… we are here.

Blessing Named High Performing Hospital by U.S. News
For the third straight year Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

Public Meeting Tuesday on Reuse of St. Elizabeth Hospital
Corey Mehaffy, Executive Director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council (HREDC) announced that 3 Diamond Development, LLC is planning to hold a public meeting on August 10th at 6:00 pm at City Hall in the Council Chambers to discuss the proposed adaptive reuse of the former St. Elizabeth hospital in Hannibal.

Hannibal Arts Council Arty Party to Feature Dragonfly Decoupage
Explore the arts in a whole new way with an art experience with no art experience required. Decoupage Dragonfly Arty Party will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main St.

MACC, Hannibal Regional Form Nurse Training Partnership
Moberly Area Community College – Hannibal (MACC-Hannibal) and Hannibal Regional Hospital have partnered to address the growing demands for qualified nurses in Hannibal and the surrounding areas.

Hannibal Senior Expo Cancelled Due to COVID
Douglass Community Services and the Hannibal Parks & Recreation are canceling the August 12, 2021 Senior Expo in a move to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and the Delta variant.