Services for Victor Albert (Vic) Davis, 85, of Vandalia, will be held at noon, Saturday, May 13 at Vandalia United Methodist Church with the Rev. Helen McFarland officiating. Burial will be in Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of […]
Lucile F. Grimes, 99, of Eolia died Sunday, May 7, 2017 . Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m., at Eolia United Methodist Church in Eolia the Rev. Conrad Cheatham and Leslie Grimes will officiate. Music will be by Jim Mayes. Interment will be in the Eolia City Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday (today) […]
Thomas R. Elkin died Friday, April 28, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Karen Lenox Elkin; father of Thomas Elkin, II and Tony Elkin; brother of the late, James William Elkin, II; brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, friend and mentor. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help pay for funeral and estate settling expenses. Services […]
Louisiana, Silex Have Golfers Qualify For Sectionals; Bowling Green Competes In Class 2 District 6 Today The weather was dreary, but the Van-Far golf team didn’t let it be a setback as they tied for first place in the Class 1 District 6 meet at Norwoods Golf Club in Hannibal on Monday, May 1. The […]
Several local track teams competed in the Louisiana Invitational on April 25. The Bowling Green boy’s and girl’s teams each collected first place finishes at the event. The boy’s had 196 points, Van-Far boy’s finished second with 147, Louisiana was fourth with 68, and Clopton was fifth with 35. The Bowling Green girl’s had 213 […]
Clopton High School held prom activities on Saturday, April 29 at Woods Fort. “Once Upon A Time” was the theme of this year’s event. Kevin Hammett and Allyssa Parrish (center) were crowned king and queen. The court also included (from left) Mark Frank, Collin Lockard, Scott Kuntz, the king and queen, Katie McCrory, Tori Werkmeister […]
The committee of the Bowling Green Board of Aldermen discussed a new policy to help protect against expenses involved in uniforming new police officers who do not stay with the city for a long period of time. City Administrator Barb Allison presented board members with various policies obtained from other municipalities. She pointed out that […]
Rains, Flooding Create Problems For Residents, Area Municipalities The heavy rains over the weekend only exacerbated the problems with the dilapidated building at 401 Georgia Street in Louisiana so now it appears city officials will be forced to make a fast determination on the future of the structure. After more bricks began falling from the […]
Louisiana High School held prom activities on Saturday, April 29 at the school. “Winter Wonderland” was the theme of this year’s event. Isaac Shade (center) and Elizabeth Francis (seated) were crowned king and queen. The court also included (from left) R.J. Branham, Ally Cross, Emmett Deacon, Hunter Feldewerth, Katelynn Watts and Kat Waltman.
Organization Looks To Increase Membership It’s been eight years since the Louisiana American Legion Post 370 has been able to hold a Poppy Day collection but members are bringing it back this year and hopes to gain support and boost membership along the way. Legion Auxiliary President Betty Garrison noted there has been a lack […]
