(HANNIBAL)—Hannibal’s City Council meets tonight. 7 p-m in council chambers. Council members are to hear a request from the Hannibal Community Promotions Committee for support of a fund raising campaign to provide fireworks for this summer’s 4^th of July celebration. A request to waive sidewalk costs and building permit fees at the Becky Thatcher House comes from Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum executive director Cindy Lovell. The council is also scheduled to vote on a resolution authorizing the Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau to accept a proposal of a brand development strategy from Hoffman-Lewis. Cost is 25 thousand 300 dollars. The resolution also authorizes the mayor to enter into the agreement.

High school basketball

Mexico 46 Hannibal 35

Melanie Blaise 14 Crystal Ferguson 13

Knox County 76 Atlanta 31

Macon County 51 Novinger 44

CLASS 1A REGIONAL - AT GRIGGSVILLE-PERRY

CLASS 2A REGIONAL - AT CAMP POINT CENTRAL

West Hancock 65 Clark County 40

North Shelby 52 Atlanta 38

Barat Academy 37 Clopton 31

Monroe City @ Highland
Brookfield @ South Shelby

Mark Twain @ Clark County

Sacred Heart-Griffin @ QND

Western @ Brown County

Unity @ Griggsville-Perry

Illini West @ Central

West Hancock @ Liberty

#4 Missouri 71 Oklahoma 68
   NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - No. 4 Missouri is atop the Big 12 standings after edging Oklahoma 71-68 last night.  Coach Frank Haith…***. Marcus Denmon scored 25 points…*** and Ricardo Ratliffe added 15 for the Tigers….***.  Steven Pledger led the Sooners with 22 points, but missed a three-pointer at the buzzer that would've tied the game.

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UPCOMING RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES

Wed., Feb. 8 - American Legion, Mt. Sterling, Noon-6 p.m.

Thurs., Feb. 9 - Quincy Blood Donation Center, 1-7 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 11 - Faith Presbyterian Church, Quincy, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sun., Feb. 12 - Mt. Olivet UM Church, Taylor, 1-4 p.m.

Mon., Feb. 13 - Quincy Mall, Noon-6 p.m.

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