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According to the 29 November 1934 issue of the Jefferson City Post-Tribune, the “Ghost of Paris” had been “stalking” the little town every October beginning in 1864. However, in 1934, the ghost didn’t make its annual visit until November, and it had acquired the trait of peeping in windows...

The Marion County Health Department and Home Health Agency is once again sponsoring the annual Halloween Parade in Hannibal. The parade will be at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 24 from Grand Avenue and Broadway to the end of Main Street.

Memorial Day, the 'unofficial start of summer,' will be on Monday, May 25. Memorial Day Weekend is always packed full of activities and events all around the area. Here is our 2015 Memorial Day Weekend activity guide for the Quincy/Hannibal area.

There are a ton of talented local musicians in our area. Some have played for years, others are just starting out. Many of them have their own channels on YouTube, which makes discovering their music about as easy as it gets. Here is a directory of YouTube channels for local musicians that frequently play in and around Quincy and Hannibal.

Singer, songwriter, actor and Grammy winner Rick Springfield is coming to St. Louis for "an intimate solo performance of music and storytelling."

I was going through some old digital photos and came across this picture I took back in 2009. As I recall, this particular character seemed to be showing up all around Hannibal. I can think of at least three separate places where I saw the same design, including this old fence. I've always wondered if this character was an original creation, or an established character. Anyone know?

The Canton Community Athletic Association of Canton, MO will be sponsoring a 3 on 3 girls and boys basketball tournament for those between the ages 4 and 16.

The news broke this morning that Kroger will close its stores in Hannibal and Louisiana, Missouri.  Obviously, it is not good news for the people who work there and also for those who shop there. Whenever a favorite store closes it makes one wonder what store is next and when?

Kroger Grocery stores announce that they’re closing what the company calls unprofitable grocery stores in Hannibal and Louisiana. The last day of business at both locations is October 27th, but the date could be moved up if stocks are reduced...

The Canton Levee walk opens with a ribbon cutting September 29 at 11am at Front and Lewis Streets.