Byrne E. Bigger Long-time legal advocate
The first two pictures, from left, are Byrne E. Bigger, probate judge for 43 years. I believe the photo at right is Judge Bigger, too. He...
Labinnah Bistro past home to W.A. Munger, former Hannibal mayor
When fine dining is your pleasure - A glass of wine and candlelight lend ambience to a fine dining experience I wrote this story for the...
Lu Jaworsky: Farewell to a long-time community newspaper supporter
The Hannibal Courier-Post carries with Tuesday's edition news that Lu Jaworsky's life ended over the weekend. During my 39-year...
Kiwanis Spring Conference circa 1940s-1950s
Kiwanis Club members from the late 1940s or early 1950s, as identified by Courier-Post readers, front row, from left, Fred Klieber,...
Dr. Queen devoted his adult life to treating ills of Hannibal's black population
I wrote this story for the Hannibal Courier-Post's Martin Luther King Jr., edition, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2014. hannibal.net MARY LOU...
Local Legacies, 1983: Scenic overlook commemorates Victor Hallows’ gift
By Mary Lou Montgomery Published in the Hannibal Courier-Post March 5, 1983 A man who loved to farm, hunt and read will long be...
"Stern Wheeler": In 1876, Historic journalist's last words written for 'Hannibal
Hannibal Courier-Post (MO) - Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Charles L. Wheeler , of the same generation but seven years older than Sam...