The Van-Far R-1 School Board of Education has named Tony DeGrave as the district’s next superintendent. DeGrave, who is currently the Superintendent at Marion County R-II, will replace Dr. Stephen Hunter, who will retire at the end of the school year. He will begin his duties as superintendent on July 1, 2019. DeGrave is a […]
Commissioner May Appoint Individual Until Governor Makes Official Appointment Pike County Commissioners received a typed letter from Michelle (Missy) Hunter Jaeger last week that announced she will not accept the county clerk’s office for which she won in the last election along with a slate of other Republican candidates. Jaeger was slated to be sworn […]
The Louisiana Elks hosted a “Breakfast with Santa” event on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the lodge. Over 200 people enjoyed a delicious pancake meal. A total of 115 area kids had the opportunity to meet with Santa and share their Christmas wishes. The Elks also provided each child who spoke with Santa a toy. Kids […]
A grandmother and the four children for whom she cares will have a better holiday because of the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce. The generosity sprang from an idea by Chamber Executive Director Ashley Corbin. The $10 per person monthly luncheon was waived and proceeds were used to buy gifts for the family through the Spirit […]
Chili, gumbo, and potato soup will be featured at the Soup Supper that will be held following the 25th annual Mid-Town Church Walk on Sunday, December 9. Relax and enjoy the beautiful Christmas music at each of the six churches, then follow the crowd downstairs at the First Presbyterian Church for your choice of soups, […]
The PCMH Walk-In Clinic received Exemplary Provider Accreditation as a Rural Health Clinic through The Compliance Team. The Exemplary Provider Award is granted when a clinic receives 90 percent on a comprehensive on-site evaluation that reveals evidence of on-going compliance with program standards that establish Safety, Honesty, and Caring as core patient relationship goals. As […]
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 6,585 deer during the antlerless portion of the fall firearms deer season, Nov. 30 – Dec. 2. Top harvest counties were Callaway with 261, Osage with 201, and Pike with 193 deer checked. Last year’s harvest total was 7,773. […]
Pike County Memorial Hospital has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. PCMH underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite survey […]
Santa Claus himself would probably run out of adjectives to describe Jo Anne Smiley’s annual Clarksville Christmas display. Imaginative, captivating, distinctive, breathtaking, voluminous. Even the Grinch might be left in awe. There are big bulbs, huge bows, long ribbons, large candy canes, decorative animals, elaborate angels, sparkling beads and ornate tinsel. There are antiques, such […]
The 25th annual Mid-Town Church Walk in Louisiana will take place beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Bethel A.M.E. Church, located at 6th and Tennessee Streets. The event is free to all and is sponsored by the Louisiana Area Historical Museum. It is hoped that in addition to the beautiful Christmas music […]
