Connie Fleming, left, and Barb Peasel tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas during a holiday open house Dec. 16 at Honeyshuck, the Champ Clark home in Bowling Green. The national historic landmark is open by appointment during December for visitors to enjoy interior decorations. In addition, new donations have been added to the […]
The Jolly Old Elf was on hand to greet children at the annual Parents As Teachers (PAT) Breakfast With Santa at Clopton Elementary Saturday, Dec. 2. PAT coordinator Julie Phillips was pleased with the turnout as children enjoyed several activities including: a light breakfast, coloring and playdough activities, ornament making and sled rides. Pictured below […]
Karen Coletti, left, Martha Weston and Dennis Babbitt sing “I Saw Three Ships (Come Sailing In)” at Calvary Episcopal Church on Dec. 10 during the 24th annual Louisiana Area Historical Museum Mid-Town Christmas Church Walk. The three also performed “Love Came Down at Christmas,” “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” and “Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head.” Babbitt […]
A new poem offers a quick glimpse to what participants will likely be treated on the 24th annual Louisiana Area Historical Museum Mid-Town Church Walk. The free event is Sunday, Dec. 10. It starts at 3 p.m. at Bethel AME at Sixth and Tennessee and proceeds to First Christian, First Baptist, Centenary United Methodist, Calvary […]
Linda Narramore spreads mashed potatoes in a pan Nov. 23 during the 23rd Community of Faith Thanksgiving Dinner at Centenary United Methodist Church in Louisiana. Dozens of volunteers from local congregations served, delivered or made take-outs for more than 460 people. The kitchen went through 17 turkeys, nine gallons of milk, 24 gallons of green […]
The annual Community of Faith Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be held again this year. The meal is open to anyone wanting to share in the food and fellowship on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2017. Many people from several area churches and organizations will be not only contributing food items, but they will be preparing and […]
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteer Pike County bell ringers to help collect donations that will pay for assistance to local people in need. The annual bell ringing campaign will be held weekdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. outside Walmart in Bowling Green starting Nov. 24. Business people, church groups, students, families and others […]
Avery Twellman, 8, of Silex bagged a 10-point buck during youth season which ran Oct. 28-29. Avery is the daughter of Brian (pictured) and Tara Twellman. A total of 17,222 deer were taken during the past weekend compared to 11,171 in 2016. Find more photo highlights from youth season in next week’s edition of The […]
The weather cooperated fairly well for another successful Louisiana Country Colorfest. This was the 33rd year for the annual event. Above, Mike and Charity Lesley were selected to be this year’s grand marshals. Find more photos on page 11 and in the Trib Photos online gallery.
Alan Hiles addresses the crowd at the 33rd Annual BGHS Alumni Association Reunion Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 14. Hiles portrays Champ Clark and this was the anniversary of The Speaker yearbook. A new portrait of Clark was unveiled at the event. Find more photos on page 15 and in the Trib online gallery.
