Despite record flooding, Massman Construction Co. continues to make significant progress on the new Champ Clark Bridge and is expecting the new bridge to be completed sooner than originally anticipated. “We are very excited to go ahead and work with several in the region to plan a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for Saturday, Aug. […]
‘A Universe Of Stories’ Is Theme Of This Year’s Reading Program Bowling Green Public Library is once again planning its summer story hour programs. The theme for this year’s reading program is “A Universe of Stories.” The first story hour will occur on Wednesday, June 26, 10 a.m., featuring the Kids in Motion group. The students in […]
Suggestions Sought In Colorfest Theme Contest After it was announced last week that the annual Louisiana Country Colorfest could be in jeopardy this year without some creative problem-solving, numerous people volunteered their help and reached out with possible solutions to keep the celebration the third weekend in October. Following an hour-long meeting at city hall […]
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce has been made aware that there have been several counterfeit one-hundred dollar bills passed in town over the past two weeks. While most businesses use detector pens, some counterfeit bills are printed on real currency paper and can pass the pen test. Those accepting money should be aware of […]
Louisiana Mayor Marvin Brown says he’s looking forward to helping Clarksville host the annual Chili Cookoff this weekend. The decision to move the 19th annual event to Louisiana was made due to the flooding in Clarksville that persists. Mayor Brown noted that Louisiana was happy to help host the huge event and will be ready […]
At approximately 9 a.m., Thursday, June 13, an inmate on inmate assault occurred in the Audrain County Jail. As a result of the assault, the victim, Michael Dale Eisenhauer, 42 of rural Centralia was transported to SSM Hospital in Mexico and was pronounced dead. Eisenhauer had been incarcerated in the Audrain County Jail since March […]
Debra Smith and Jeanie Eisenhower recently accepted a new dehumidifier and fans for the Clarksville Library, donated by Walmart in Bowling Green. The units will help reduce the damage to the 109-year-old building structure, the books and the grand piano inside of the facility. Though no water entered the first floor, several feet of water […]
Community Members Urged To Attend Meeting This Thursday The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce is hosting a public meeting to decide the fate of this year’s Louisiana Country Colorfest and everyone is urged to attend and help develop ideas. The meeting will take place on Thursday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the city council chambers […]
Clarksville scored a major victory this week as Governor Mike Parson signed off on the state budget and special items such as a dedication of $2 million for Clarksville to help secure a new flood mitigation system for the river town. Clarksville Mayor Jo Anne Smiley is delighted the governor decided to approve the monies […]
Two More Programs To Be Hosted At Museum The Louisiana Area Historical Museum welcomed Missouri Department of Conservation agent Karen Armstrong, who is stationed at the Kirksville office and has been an educator with the department for over 18 years. This is the fourth year she has been invited to present a program for the […]
