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2024 Year in Review
So much happened over the past year. Here’s a look back at the news from 2024 from the Bowling Green Times, the Louisiana Press-Journal, and now, the Pike County News.
Christmas on Main Street event in Eolia provides some attention for local businesses
Co-owners of the Patterson Family Farm General Store, Deborah and Tim Patterson, wanted to bring more notice to the businesses in Eolia this past Saturday with a Christmas on Main Street event.
Missouri farmers set soybean yield records with annual contest
Missouri soybean farmers have once again achieved record-breaking yields, as highlighted in the Missouri Soybean Association (MSA) Yield Contest. The competition celebrates the state's soybean producers and their remarkable accomplishments, with entries regularly boasting triple-digit yields.
Missouri revenue estimate predicts $70 million drop in state tax receipts through June
Missouri is heading toward its first fiscal year with declining revenue in more than a decade — and the first in living memory during a growing economy — according to the latest estimate of state tax revenue
Gov.-elect Kehoe announces Major Michael A. Turner as Missouri State Highway Patrol Superintendent
JEFFERSON CITY, MO—Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe announced Maj. Michael A. Turner as the 25th superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
YMCA program director says holding true to Christian beliefs is important for the community
When James David Sr., program director, for the Twin Pike Family YMCA, spoke to the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, he said he believed the core fundamentals of Christianity are important for the running the facility and for the community.
10 health recommendations for the New Year
(StatePoint) Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association:
County holds groundbreaking ceremony for new 911 dispatch building
A few dozen people gathered behind the EMT building off Bus. Hwy. 54 Tuesday last week to officially break ground on the new 911 Dispatch building.
Bowling Green Schools receive accreditation
Schools throughout Missouri are held accountable through the Missouri School Improvement Plan, which monitors student test scores for each school. Courtney Young, Curriculum Director for the Bowling Green R-I School District reported on the district's performance on tests to the school board at their monthly meeting, Dec. 17. Young told the board that although tests scores were down slightly from previous years, the ratings for performance and achievement growth helped the district to be fully accredited for the current school year.
Kids Doing the Right Thing
Louisiana Community Betterment Association presented Gavin Woodruff with the KDTRT Award on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Gavin was nominated by Melissa Hernandez. Hernandez said, 'Gavin is a hard worker and a good kid. He is always there to volunteer with helping his Dad or helping anyone who needs him.' LCBA said it is always happy to recognize the young folks in the community who are willing to step up and help to make Louisiana a great place to live. If you know someone who you feel deserves to be recognized, please contact Diana Huckstep at 314-640-4420 or by email at Lmocombtrmt@yahoo.com.