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The ride of a lifetime
I got a ride I’ll never forget—it was in a 1969 Dodge Charger owned by my dad’s friend, Bill Hall. The sound of the engine, the speed, the squealing of tires—it left a lasting impression on me.

Twin Pike Family YMCA adds slide, bubbles and dunk tank to Back to School Pool Party
The Twin Pike Family YMCA, Louisiana, has added a new Kool Splash Slide to the Aquatics Department for use on special occasions. The Kool Splash Slide was recently tested by members of the Twin Pike Torpedoes swim team.

Pike County R-III to receive a Missouri FFA Foundation grant
CLARKSVILLE–The Missouri FFA Foundation is awarding a $20,361.20 grant to the agriculture education program at Pike County R-III School District—Clopton High School.

Relay For Life returns to Pike County
Not since 2017 has there been a Relay For Life event in Pike County. For Jane Gartman it became a calling to bring back this event, which honors those who have died from cancer, as well as those who have survived and those who have taken care of and are still taking care of cancer patients.

Eolia Veteran's Coffee Talk seeks to build its membership
Lots of times veterans have said that those who did not serve in the military or combat rarely have an idea of what they went through and are going through now in their civilian lives.

Baby Show at Pike County Fair draws huge crowd
Even through the heat, parents, grandparents and family members gathered at the Small Stage during the Pike County Fair for the Baby Show and Diaper Derby Thursday afternoon.

Group remains vigilant in keeping Nathaniel Mueller's memory alive
They gathered in Bowling Green Park Friday afternoon to hand out signs and give prayer before heading over to the road leading into the Pike County Fairgrounds.

Fieldhouse 54 opens to huge crowd
The newest entertainment venue in Bowling Green, Fieldhouse 54, made its debut last Saturday, starting off with a well-attended farmers market. The main space inside the building is 6,000-square feet, which was more than enough room for the vendors who came for the debut of the business.

Garden club recognized for plantings at the Clarence Cannon Refuge
Members of the Clarksville Garden Club were presented certificates of participation for their help in planting more than 750 bare root seedling at the Clarence Cannon Refuge
