An investigation is underway after an inmate at the Pike County Jail was found dead in his cell from an apparent hanging. Sheriff Stephen Korte said Ben W. Struttman, 32, of Audrain County was discovered deceased at about 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27. Korte noted the Struttman was alone in a cell at the […]
The official paperwork arrived on Monday, Jan. 28 and the Louisiana Bulldogs logo is now a registered trademark owned by the school district. Superintendent Dr. Todd Smith said that trademarking the school’s unique mascot logo is something he’s been interested in doing for years and he’s pleased the process is now complete. The school received […]
Judy Dew, left, and Penny Wombles of Clarksville United Methodist Church serve a bowl of homemade chicken noodle to Sherry McCarty during the congregation’s annual Eagle Days soup luncheon Jan. 26. Chili, hot dogs and homemade desserts also were served. Proceeds will be used to help complete the final phase of the 111-year-old church building’s […]
Susie Oberdahlhoff is getting settled into her new role as Pike County Clerk and the appointment was made official on Monday, Jan. 28 by Gov. Michael Parson . She was appointed to the office originally by a unanimous vote of the Pike County Commissioners after Missy Jaeger announced she would not take office after winning […]
Louisiana’s courtwarming activites were held earlier this month but the games against Elsberry had to be cancelled on Jan. 11 due to weather. The courtwarming games were rescheduled for last night, Monday, Jan. 28. Coronation was held between the varsity girl’s and boy’s games. Kamara Combs and Derek Richards were crowned king and queen. Find […]
The Northeast Missouri Clergy Coalition is sponsoring a Community Worship Service Celebrating Black History, Sunday, Feb. 2 starting at 2:30 p.m., at the Bethel AME Church in Louisiana. The Rev. Charlie Wright, Sr of Bowling Green will bring the message and the Northeast Missouri Clergy Coalition church choirs will render the music. The following churches […]
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Laverne E. Tucker, 90, of Curryville died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 at the Maple Grove Lodge in Louisiana. A private graveside service will be held at Lakewood Park Cemetery in St. Louis. Graveside services are under the direction of Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 23 at the […]
Charles “Eddie” Elliott, 60, of Louisiana died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 at Maple Grove Nursing Home. Eddie was born Oct. 15, 1958 at Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana to Milo and Mary Clavel Elliott. Eddie is survived by a brother, Jim “Doc” Elliott and wife, Sue; one sister, Phyllis Nelson; sister-in-law, Janet Elliott and […]
Funeral services for Mary Kathleen Bufford of Troy were held at 11 a.m., Saturday at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in Elsberry. The Rev. Kirk Bufford, the Rev. Jonathan Goff, the Rev. Robert Cassaday, and Pastor Glenn Wakefield officiated with burial in Thornhill Cemetery in Troy. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., Friday at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in […]
