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It was a spooky night in Bowling Green Park for the city's Halloween event
Everyone’s spirits were high Friday night as families filled Bowling Green’s big park for a sweet Halloween get-together. The line into the big park was long, but it looked as though the crowd was having a spooky good time walking from booth to booth for candy and prizes.
Trackers to be placed on city-owned vehicles for safety and efficiency
During the October Bowling Green Alderman meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of additional trackers to monitor city-owned vehicles.
Pike County News is on the move
The Pike County News, which is the combined publication of the former Bowling Green Times and the Louisiana Press-Journal, is moving its office to a new space at 820 S. Court Street in Bowling Green, just off the roundabout across from Crossroads General Store.
School Board hears proposal for sidewalk at Frankford Elementary School
Students at Frankford Elementary School may have a new sidewalk to use between the school and town. The Bowling Green R-I School Board heard a request for a permanent easement from Pike County Presiding Commissioner Bill Allen.
Hwy. 54 Coalition provides update on passing lane construction
A recent $25 million grant for Hwy. 54 improvements was spurred on by the Highway 54 Coalition and the municipalities between Mexico, Mo., and Louisiana, Mo.
Locals learn what it means to live in poverty
Frustration and stress. These were the two words used most by the large group of people who attended the Northeast Community Action Corp.’s Community Extra Poverty Simulation event at Bowling Green’s Second Baptist Church last Thursday.
Arrest made following narcotics investigation
The Louisiana Police Department reported the arrest of Danane G. Kelley, 51, of Louisiana, Mo, following a traffic stop and subsequent narcotics investigation. On Oct.… Login to continue reading Login…
The sky's the limit for drones on the farm
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Enthusiasm for drone use in agriculture is growing quickly, says Caleb O’Neal, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in plant science.
Weapon recovered at Louisiana R-II School District
The Louisiana Police Department responded to an incident today involving the discovery of a weapon on a student within the Louisiana R-II School District. Officers… Login to continue reading Login…
Clarksville's 47th Apple Fest packs in the crowd
People from all over were in Clarksville this past Saturday and Sunday for the 47th Annual Applefest. This event harkens back to a time when apple orchards covered the hills leading down to the river.