Bear Creek

Did you know there was a train wreck in 1875 near Bear Creek in Hannibal where many jewels and diamonds were lost and never recovered? It's true and thanks to one local researcher, we now can know more about this legend that just happens to be true.

This summer's weather has been unusual in Hannibal. Above average rainfall, very mild temperatures, extremely hot temperatures ... the city's nearly seen it all over the past couple months. Because of excessive rain and even some flash flooding, the Hannibal Cavemen have worked extra hard to keep the field in playing condition, and the ballpark open to the public.

Rapidly rising waters on the Mississippi have left several areas in and around Hannibal flooded. All of the city's flood gates were put in place on June 30, and water has continued to rise. Popular attractions like the Mark Twain Riverboat and Sawyer's Creek have been forced to close because of the flood, and Highway 79 is closed just past the Mark Twain Cave. In Hannibal, the Mississippi is expec

I know the normal fan of a normal baseball team that just lost a game seven and a chance at the World Series would be bitter. Well, I'm not a normal baseball fan and my team is not a normal baseball team. I'm a Cardinal fan and along with the rest of St. Louis Cardinal Nation happen to be among the best fans in baseball. That being said, I have ten things that have come up that will prohibit me fr