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U.S. Army members and Army semi-truck make visit to BGR-I campus
The U.S. Army sent an interactive semi-truck to the Bowling Green R-I campus recently. High School students had the opportunity to tour the simulator truck. For middle school students they had to be at least 14 years of age in order to board the semi and take part in the simulations.
Missouri Parents as Teachers parent education programs improve outcomes for young children
A research paper was recently published in the Early Childhood Research Quarterly that shows participation in the Missouri Parents as Teachers Parent Education Program is positively associated with thirdgrade math and English language arts proficiency. This research contributes to the literature on the importance of home visiting programs and is one of the few studies examining the effects of a voluntary, universal parent education program.
Louisiana Holiday Home Tour to take place Dec. 7
The Louisiana Community Betterment Association is sponsoring the 2024 Holiday Home Tour on Dec. 7, 2024. The Home Tour begins at 3 p.m. and will end at 7 p.m.
Louisiana American Legion holds dedication ceremony for Veterans Memorial Wall
More than 50 people were present for the dedication of the Veterans Honor Roll Memorial Wall on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024—Veterans Day.
Legion Fabrication hosts Rotary group
Legion Fabrication opened its doors two years ago along Bus. Hwy. 54 at the north end of Bowling Green.
Louisiana Public Library wants to help combat high blood pressure
The Louisiana Public Library recently received an American Heart Association grant to help the library combat high blood pressure in the community.
Our Constitution will guide and support us through many challenges
It was a blessing to me to see the outpouring of celebrations for our American servicemen and women this last Veterans Day, as well as seeing the outpouring of voters across our country leading up to and on Election Day.
Pike Pioneer Nutrition Center to close
The Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging located in Kirksville, Mo., notified the Pike Pioneer Nutrition Center that NMAAA would no longer receive funding from their agency.
November History Nuggets
A Great Depression headline in the Nov. 27, 1931, Louisiana Press-Journal: “God is Not Responsible for Hard Times.”
Pike County part of 1860s political hijinks
Editor’s note: This is the conclusion of a series by contributing writer Brent Engel.