News
2025 Pike County Fair is just a stone’s throw away
By Stan SchwartzThe 2025 Pike County Fair runs from Tuesday, July 28 to Saturday, Aug. 1, but there are some pre-events that are not to be missed.The big news is the new show/livestock barn and exhibition facility. This building was recently completed—just in time for the fair. Pike County Fair President Norman Bowen said he…
Community
New building to replace Second Baptist Church
By Stan Schwartz It wasn’t hard to miss. Heavy machinery tearing through the walls of the former Second Baptist Church in Bowling Green. That building has been around since 1918, said Pastor Mark West. “The previous building was burned by an arsonist,” he explained. “I was told that the courthouse, our church and the Christian…
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Sports
Bobcats defeat Bulldogs at home 9 – 0
The Bobcats played strong in their home opener against the Louisiana Bulldogs Thursday evening. Bobcat Grayden Coleman pitched a great game. The Bobcats picked 3 runs in the first inning while holding the Bulldogs to zero. The Bulldogs remained scoreless in the second inning with Bowling Green picking up another run. Neither team was able…