Lamplighter turned mail carrier, Weyand well known in Palmyra
P.A. (Pete) Weyand (1872-1959) is perhaps best remembered in Palmyra as a mail carrier for Rural Route 4 from 1904-1934. But as a boy, he...
‘Safe house’ now African American History Museum in Jacksonville, Ill.
At left is Art Wilson, founding executive director of the African American History Museum in Jacksonville, Ill. At right is Ruth Linear,...
Kathleen Haycraft recognized for a lifetime of achievement
Kathleen Haycraft credits the success she has achieved during her nursing career to friends, church family, and God. Photo Mary Lou...
Snapshot shines spotlight on Winn’s education career
Hannibal native, Colman Kersey Winn, is pictured in front of A.D. Stowell School in the late 1920s. This photo was a keepsake of Evelyn...
Shop owner turns treasured fabrics into lasting keepsakes
Mary Short made a bear for her father-n-law, Luke Short, following his Honor Flight. Photo contributed by Mary Short. MARY LOU MONTGOMERY...
Hannibal native continues Frankoma Pottery tradition
Dennis Glascock, a native of Hannibal, is the owner of Frankoma Pottery Company. A year ago he expanded the business from online only to...
At the helm: Capt. Terry reflects on river life
Capt. Steve Terry, now in his 44th year at a Mississippi River pilot, narrates his 505th tour of the season on Tuesday afternoon, Oct....