A former Pike County couple that made significant national contributions is being honored as part of a new historical marker. John Brooks Henderson and Mary Foote Henderson are recognized on the “Long Roads to Freedom” memorial, which will be dedicated April 18 in St. Louis. The public ceremony is at 10 a.m. in J.B. “Jet” […]
Retired Judge Recalls Gridiron Glory Editor’s note: Brent Engel of Louisiana wrote the following story about Rockne Calhoun for the Hannibal Courier-Post on Oct. 1, 2010. Engel had several requests that it be published again in the wake of the former Pike County judge’s death on April 6. They said he was too slow. They […]
State Representative Jim Hansen presents a Missouri House Resolution recognizing Sara Drummond as the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. Drummond was honored for her work with the Louisiana Community Food Pantry and other efforts. The award took place during the chamber’s annual dinner meeting, which featured a luau theme. Find more highlights […]
A ceremony was held on Monday, April 8 at the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia to mark the annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week which is April 7-13 this year. “Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope For The Future.” is the theme of this year’s annual event. Restorative Justice is a victim-focused […]
Authorities were investigating the cause of a fire that heavily damaged one of three buildings at the Creekside Apartments in Bowling Green early Friday morning, April 5. There were no injuries, but a Bowling Green firefighter was taken to the hospital for observation after apparently experiencing fatigue. Twenty people in seven apartments were affected. An […]
Weekend rains has caused the flooding situation to worsen in Clarksville. The Mississippi River climbed above major flood stage and unofficially tied the record Sunday for the seventh highest level in the community’s 202-year history. Additional sandbags are being put in place to save homes, businesses and the post office. It is already too late […]
A great deal has already been accomplished to get the newly consolidated 911 operation for Pike County up and running. The Pike County Commission installed a board of directors after voters passed the initiative last year which now funds the life-saving dispatch operation. That board will change with the election today (Tuesday, April 2). Commissioners […]
While the deal is still under contract, the Pike County Commission recently approved the sale of the former Moore-Pike Nursing Home property to Jim and Karen Harrower. The Harrowers also operate the Countryside Manor facility located at 1415 Highway 54 in Vandalia. After some renovations, the property will operate as an assisted living facility named […]
Community Rallies Support For Family & Friends Of Kaleo Dade A tragic one-vehicle accident on Friday night claimed the life of Bowling Green High School senior Kaleo Dade and hospitalized classmate Kyle Horner with serious injuries. According to a report by the Missouri Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 7:20 p.m. on Route E just […]
