Bowling Green FFA placed 24th out of 347 chapters in the state, earning a Top Chapter Award at the 91st Missouri FFA Convention. Only 10 percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year. The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of […]
A place that celebrates a lively local past needs new talents to create a better, exciting future. The Louisiana Area Historical Museum is looking for “History Helpers” to create displays, organize collections and assist with educational programs. The two-story facility at 304 Georgia Street will open for the season from 1 to 3 p.m. May […]
The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) joined the Pike County Commission in a proclamation ceremony declaring May as NECAC Community Action Month in Pike County as part of the national Community Action observance. NECAC is one of 19 not-for-profit Community Action Agencies in Missouri and more than 1,000 operating in the United States. […]
Bowling Green was well-represented at A Night at the Hungate, held Saturday, April 13 at the new state-of-the-art Hungate Arts Center in Troy. Named in honor of David Hungate, Troy High School graduate and founding member of the band Toto; and his father, the late William (Bill) Hungate, who was a musician and United States […]
Massman Construction and the entire Champ Clark Bridge team invite the public to the monthly update meeting Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m., in Riverview Park in Louisiana (weather permitting). This is an informal meeting and attendees are encouraged to ask questions. The update usually lasts about 60 minutes and is held the fourth Saturday […]
Students from South Callaway High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and Future Teachers of America (FTA) clubs recently hosted an XBox tournament to collect donations in remembrance of BGHS senior Kaleo Dade, who was killed in a car accident last month. Students presented the donations to Tiffany Coleman-Dade, Kaleo’s mother. The Kaleo Dade Scholarship […]
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 […]
