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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.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Rocheport Bridge
New eastbound bridge along Interstate 70 will open to traffic by end of year.
Say bah ‘hum-bug’ to uninvited tree pests
COLUMBIA, Mo.— You want folks to “ooh” and “aah” when they see your holiday decorations, not “eww” and “ugh!”
The Year Christmas Stunk
Editor's note: The following is part one of a previously-published true story by contributing writer Brent Engel in honor of his father, John Theodore "Jack" Engel, who died on Dec. 22, 2013, at age 85, and family friend Larry Eilers, who passed on March 19, 2020, at age 80.
Steven Harrison
Steven Harrison is the son of Rebecca Lawson and Frederick Harrison (Shelly). He has eight siblings: Katelynn Harrison; Mechia and Tyona Campbell; and Nakyia, Donnell, Destiny, and Cameron Griffith. He also has an older sister, Hailey Harrison, who he never got to meet because she died before he was born. Three words that Steven would say best describe him are kind, respectful, ("for the most part"), and funny. Steven's favorite ways to spend time with his family are laughing, joking, hunting, fishing, and car rides with his mom.
Dominic Hathaway
Dominic Hathaway, known to many friends as "Dom," is the son of Corey and Carolyn Hathaway and the brother of Skye Coleman and Tristan Castiglia. Three words Dom says describe him are "dramatic, autistic, and nerd." In his free time, he loves to watch "Idiocracy" and listen to Ludicrous Speed: F777. His Playstation 5 is his most valued possession, and his favorite hobbies are playing games, computers, programming, and electricity. When asked who in his life most makes him feel a sense of home, he said, "My grandmother." He admires Jesus Christ the most of anyone.
Tis’ the Season for Finals at LHS
As the world prepares for the holiday season, spirits are high and the atmosphere is jollier than usual. Everyone is beginning to feel the Christmas peace that starts this time of the year. Everyone--except students. With the holiday season upon us, students everywhere are prepping for finals. LHS has finally entered Finals Week and it is hard to imagine a school preparing quite as well as Louisiana High School.
Steven Harrison
Steven Harrison is the son of Rebecca Lawson and Frederick Harrison (Shelly). He has eight siblings: Katelynn Harrison; Mechia and Tyona Campbell; and Nakyia, Donnell, Destiny, and Cameron Griffith. He also has an older sister, Hailey Harrison, who he never got to meet because she died before he was born. Three words that Steven would say best describe him are kind, respectful, ("for the most part"), and funny. Steven's favorite ways to spend time with his family are laughing, joking, hunting, fishing, and car rides with his mom.
Spirit of Christmas is strong at the Pike County Courthouse
Lori Fuerst asked for help making this Christmas season a memorable one for the people she helps through her job as Pike County’s public administrator.