Pre-teen death sparks outcry among peers and parents

Posted Aug 28, 2008 @ 12:18 AM

Last update Aug 28, 2008 @ 12:23 AM

Hannibal, MO —

“Sierrah Yarbrough was a 12-year-old trying to figure out how to live her life. Now her life is cut short.”
Those words, spoken by one of the organizers of a memorial service in Sierrah’s honor at dusk on Wednesday, sum up the sentiments spoken by those gathered in front of the family’s home in the 1800 block of Chestnut Street.

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Teens candid about drug problems in Hannibal

Posted Aug 27, 2008 @ 11:06 PM

Hannibal, MO —

While parents seemed surprised by the talk of drug activity by the teens in the neighborhood, the young people themselves were not.

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Shelby County R-IV sets tax rate

Posted Aug 28, 2008 @ 06:08 AM

Welch recognized as organization member

Posted Aug 28, 2008 @ 04:10 AM

Security added in R-III schools

Posted Aug 28, 2008 @ 02:09 AM

Former deputy faces charges of assault

Posted Aug 27, 2008 @ 11:31 PM

Utility bills expected to skyrocket this winter

Posted Aug 27, 2008 @ 11:29 PM

Obama “Watch Party” planned

Posted Aug 27, 2008 @ 11:25 PM

Right to Life

Posted Aug 27, 2008 @ 11:23 PM

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New ER just another kudo for Hannibal Regional

Posted Aug 27, 2008 @ 11:19 PM

Hannibal, MO —

Hannibal Regional Hospital has again set itself apart from the medical pack.
At 6 a.m. today, the hospital’s new 35,000-square-foot emergency room opens.

Letters to the Editor

Posted Aug 27, 2008 @ 05:55 AM

Hannibal, MO —

I read with interest your observations about the Department’s proposed reforms to the nation’s surface transportation program. While you are correct that congested urban areas stand to benefit significantly under our proposal, you should also know that rural areas also stand to benefit.

News

Security added in R-III schools (08/28/08)
Former deputy faces charges of assault (08/27/08)
Utility bills expected to skyrocket this winter (08/27/08)
Obama “Watch Party” planned (08/27/08)
Right to Life (08/27/08)

Shelby County R-IV sets tax rate

Posted Aug 28, 2008 @ 06:08 AM

Shelbina, MO —

The Shelby County R-IV Board of Education set the district’s 2008-09 tax rate during a special meeting earlier this month.

Welch recognized as organization member

Posted Aug 28, 2008 @ 04:10 AM

Hannibal, MO —

Ryan Mark Welch of Hannibal was recently recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at Missouri State University.

Sports

Trojans top Eagles 1-0 in opener (08/28/08)
Clopton 12, Silex 2 (08/28/08)
Jefferson City 9, Hannibal 1 (08/27/08)
Community R-6 8, Silex 3 (08/27/08)
Mark Twain 6, Wellsville 0 (08/27/08)

Cards Pick up hitter Phelps

Posted Aug 28, 2008 @ 12:12 AM

St. Louis —

The St. Louis Cardinals added a power bat to their bench on Wednesday, purchasing Josh Phelps’ contract from Triple-A Memphis.

Back where they started

Posted Aug 28, 2008 @ 12:11 AM

St. Louis —

Ryan Ludwick lacked a triple for the cycle and had two RBIs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals’ comeback from a three-run deficit in a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.