Our family was deeply saddened to find the gravestone of our ancestors, Asa Blanchard Cupp (1862-1898) and Louisa (Howard) Cupp (1859-1929),...

By Robin Gregg Each week Janice Carman, Monroe-Ralls Office Manager, receives phone calls from some of our print subscribers asking where their mailed newspaper is. I’d...

Energy companies in the Midwest, including Ameren Missouri, have been notified by the regional electric grid operator, known as the Midcontinent...

With the weather getting colder, it is prime time to see eagles on Hannibal’s new riverfront. An eagle’s nest was built last weekend at Kiwanis...

By: Lacey Shumard On January 21st, the Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Coco Dispensary to the Hannibal community with a...

Do you have someone who you feel should be thanked and show appreciation by a spotlight in the Monroe - Ralls newspaper for first responders,...

By: Lacey Shumard The morning of January 10th it was posted that the Ralls County staple known as The Junction would be serving for its final day....

By: Lacey Shumard Ground has officially broken for where the new permanent structure that will serve as the home of the 1898 model carousel and...

COVID Precautionary Reasons: Update as of Monday, November 23, 2020, our office remains closed and not open to the public. You may contact us at...

The Monroe-Ralls deadlines are moved up due to having to mail out papers a day earlier due to holidays falling on a Thursday and Friday. ALL ads...

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By: Lacey Shumard The importance of the Postal Service is at times overlooked but they have been providing a vital service for centuries....

In observance of Veteran's Day and the post offices being closed, our paper will be available to pick up and mailed out on Tuesday, November 10th,...

Congrats Tigers! 1st Team Offense Trey Monroe - OL 2nd Team Offense Landon Moss - RB 2nd Team Defense Coleman Epperson - DL Trey Monroe -...

By Robin Gregg Congratulations to all elected candidates. I look forward to working with you and wish you the best. I would like to take a...