Mark Twain

Highway 79 just south of Hannibal became another victim of the 2013 flood.

(HANNIBAL) — Emmy-winning actor Hal Holbrook will be in Hannibal Saturday night to perform 'Mark Twain Tonight.'

I don't get star struck very often.  Over the years, I've met Bon Jovi, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney and recently met the guy from American Pickers while getting an oil change (true story).  But, when Quincy Journal.com reported that Val Kilmer was coming to Hannibal to promote his new film, I have to admit that I began to make a conscious effort to try and impress him.  What you're reading right n

I was born and raised in the Show Me State.  It takes a lot to impress me.  Sure, I've seen the Grand Canyon.  Really nice river at the bottom and you have to appreciate any landmark that requires you to ride mules to get to the bottom.  Have you ever had the chance to visit Mt. Rushmore?  Pretty neat that they got all those Presidents on those rocks up there....