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New Bowling Green business is helping to keep it clean
When Jesse Owens first bought the property across the street from his business, Jesse Owens Heating and Air, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do with it.

Louisiana Police Department reports Franklin Barker was found deceased
The Louisiana Police Department reported that missing person, Franklin Barker, was located at approximately 9:50 a.m. Friday morning. According to Louisiana Police Chief, Barker was… Login to continue reading Login…

Printer found guilty of child molestation
After a two day trial starting on Sept. 10, a Pike County jury found Thomas Pinter of Pleasant Hill, Ill., guilty of child molestation in… Login to continue reading Login…
Five Missouri counties file suit against State Tax Commission over forced property assessment increases
Pike County, along with four other Missouri counties, has filed suit against the Missouri State Tax Commission.

2 Rivers Marina celebrates 6th anniversary with antique boat show
It was the perfect day last Saturday for an outdoor event. 2 Rivers Marina made the day something to behold, with food, bounce houses, raffles and an antique boat show.

Louisiana family seeks help in finding their dad
Silver alert goes out for Frank Barker By Stan Schwartz The last time anyone saw 77-year-old Frank Barker was Saturday morning at 7 a.m. when… Login to continue reading Login…
Missouri corn adds a-maize-ing complexity to whiskey
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Corn whiskey has long been an American tradition and a vital part of Missouri’s economy.

Missouri House committee urged to silo property into separate classes for taxes
MACON — Separate tax rates for the four classes of taxed property would protect homeowners from large tax increases during reassessment, Chariton County Assessor Darrin Gladbach told a special Missouri House interim committee at its final field hearing.

Missouri joins dozens of states in eliminating tax on diapers, period products
Diapers and menstrual hygiene products such as tampons and pads will no longer be taxed in Missouri stores.

Bowling Green and Clopton FFA chapters helps pack 177,000 meals at State Fair
Members of the Bowling Green and Clopton FFA joined more than 650 FFA members and agricultural leaders on Tuesday, Aug. 12, for the Missouri State FFA Day of Service, a component of the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Drive to Feed Kids.