Community
Louisiana residents presented with July Yard of the Month Award
On Wednesday, July 9, the Louisiana Concerned Citizens group presented Donald and Patricia Bronson with the July Yard of the Month Award. Selected for their unique decorative landscaping, which displays ferns, hostas, shade trees, and well maintained grass, the Bronsons were excited to have been chosen.
First United Methodist Church is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive Aug. 7
The First United Methodist Church in Bowling Green, located at 8 North Broadway at the corner of Church and Broadway, will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 12:30 to 6 p.m.
NECAC seeks school supply donation
The Northeast Community Action Corp. is seeking donations of school supplies and cash to purchase additional items for Pike County students.
Pike County Fair is just around the corner
The Pike County Fair offers a little something for everyone. The official opening is Tuesday, July 22 with the poultry show at the livestock barn, starting at 9 a.m.
75 volunteers came together for the Love Thy Neighbor project this year
Volunteers from nine churches gathered at Bowling Green’s Second Baptist Church last week for this year’s Love Thy Neighbor project.
Reindeer Roundup installs blessing boxes at Pike County schools
As a way of helping those who need it the most, members of the group Reindeer Roundup of Pike County have installed new blessing boxes/or food pantry boxes at almost all Pike County Schools.
Louisiana Library now offers rods and reels for loan
Have you ever wanted to stand along the shore of the Mississippi River or along the banks of Mark Twain Lake with a fishing pole in hand, waiting for that first nibble, but not have the equipment to do it?
Legends and Liberty festival to kick-off on July 4th
Each year, visitors from all over Pike County and beyond, join with an assembly of local residents at the riverfront in downtown Louisiana, to enjoy the annual fireworks display over the Mississippi. This year, the Independence Day celebration will evolve into a two-day festival, incorporating the legend of Mo Mo the Missouri Monster as the theme.
Louisiana Public Library gears up for 2025 Photo Contest
The Friends of the Louisiana Library and the GFWC Chautauqua are preparing for their 2025 Photo Contest and Display.
The Addams Family Musical has everything for a rollicking ghoul time
The spooky scene is set in the Addams family ancestral home complete with its own graveyard. The Changelings Theater presented the musical last Saturday evening and again on Sunday with a matinee.