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Rebel Pig leaving Main Street and becoming Rebel Smash
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New 1930’s radio-style show at Mark Twain Museum on Sundays
HANNIBAL, Mo.— The Mark Twain Museum is putting on live performances in the style of radio theaters from the 1930's. Jim Waddell is producing "Huck" at the Mark Twain Museum on Sundays: an hour-long retelling of what he says is the greatest American adventure story: Huckleberry Finn. “Back during...
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Pet of the Week: Luna has stunning emerald green eyes and a beautiful personality to match!
QUINCY, Ill. - Meet Luna!. Looking for the world’s most perfect cuddle buddy and best friend all in one?. Meet Luna, a tiny, petite 3½-year-old gray tabby with the most stunning emerald green eyes and an even more beautiful personality to match. Luna is the definition of sweet. She has a calm, laid-back demeanor and absolutely loves soaking up affection.
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On The Rail Bar & Grill announces final week in business
QUINCY — On The Rail Bar & Grill has announced it will close Saturday, bringing an end to nearly a decade of serving food, drinks and live entertainment. Owner Scott Edlin announced the decision following what he described as “many heartfelt conversations and careful consideration.” On the Rail opened in October 2017.
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QCT presents Famous Aug. 28 and 29
QUINCY — A struggling young actress unexpectedly enters the orbit of a Hollywood legend and discovers that working with an icon can be every bit as unpredictable, complicated and gloriously unhinged as one might imagine. Quincy Community Theatre will present FAMOUS, a funny and poignant true story written and...
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Alliance Art Gallery welcomes two new artists in August
HANNIBAL — Alliance Art Gallery, located at 121 N. Main St. welcomes guest artist Amanda Brown-DeClue for the month of August. Also featured for the month is gallery ceramic artist Steve Ryan. Originally from Kansas, Amanda’s family moved to Camdenton in the Lake of the Ozarks when she was...
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Full service restaurant is unlikely at Quincy Regional Airport
Airport director still hopes for a smaller-scale operation, such as a coffee shop. QUINCY–Ever since the Bluehaven Cafe closed in December of 2025, Quincy’s Regional Airport has been looking for a replacement in the restaurant space. In early 2026, the Aeronautics Committee authorized more than $13,000 to deep...
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Hannibal Concert Association Announces First Concert of Season
Alliance Brass will kick off the 2026-2027 concert season at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3 at the HLGU Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Rd. The Chicago-based brass quintet will cover a wide variety of styles, as is very fitting of this beautifully diverse country celebrating 250 years. Selections will include a variety of American music from Aaron Copland and American folk songs to orchestral music and much-loved marches.
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Reset in the park-take a walk outside Aug. 12 with nature interpreter Gale Rublee
HANNIBAL — Hannibal Parks & Recreation is starting a series of walks at different parks on the second Wednesday of the month. The first one walk will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Central Park. “Wednesday Wonder Walk and Tree Scavenger Hunt” will be led by HPR nature interpreter Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists.
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MUDDY RIVER GEMS: Best of Muddy River Gems
On this special retrospective edition of Muddy River Gems, brought to you by Dot Foods, Randy Phillips and Mark McDonald revisit some of their favorite episodes from the award-winning series celebrating the unique people, places, and stories that make our region special. This look back features memorable stops at the Perry, Missouri Carousel, Boyer’s BootnShoe, the Springfield Sports Complex, the Quincy Society of Model Engineers, and ILASCO, Missouri. Join Randy and Mark as they share what made these stories stand out and why they continue to be among their favorites. Muddy River Gems is the award-winning continuation of the Emmy-nominated PBS series Illinois Stories.
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This Illinois Restaurant in Quincy Serves a Loose-Meat Sandwich That Is Neither a Hamburger nor a Sloppy Joe
There is a sandwich in the Midwest that has been confusing first-timers and delighting locals for decades. It is not a hamburger, and it is definitely not a sloppy joe, even though it looks a little like both. The meat is loose, the bun is soft, and the whole thing...
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2026 Blues in the District concert series continues with Brandon Santini Aug. 14
QUINCY — Blues In The District, a beloved tradition in Quincy, draws music lovers together to celebrate the soulful, emotional and electrifying sounds of the Blues. Brandon Santini will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, in Washington Park. Brandon Santini has spent more than 25...