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Gov. Kehoe dedicates Clarksville's flood wall
CLARKSVILLE—Years in the making, and millions of dollars invested, residents and city officials welcomed Gov. Mike Kehoe and numerous state dignitaries to celebrate the completion of the new flood wall on Tuesday.
Bowling Green Police Department asks for help for one of its own
Officer Jason Meador recently underwent heart surgery to repair a heart valve. According to Capt. Bennie Church, Jason is doing well and would be returning to work on light duty in about six weeks.
Demolition derby at the Pike County Fair heats up fast
There were three heats in Friday night’s demolition derby at the Pike County Fair. And competition was fierce as tons of Detroit steel slammed into… Login to continue reading Login…
Three local law enforcement officers graduate from LETI
The Law Enforcement Training Institute held the graduation of their most recent 600-hour Certified Basic Police Academy on July 24. Among the graduates were Andrew… Login to continue reading Login…
More than 200 people show up for on Sunday for this year's Gospel Sing
Each year, the number of attendees at the Gospel Sing increases. It may not be the official start of the Pike County Fair, but it does add much-needed prayer for all those who would attend in the week to come.
Missouri abortion rights amendment trumps most restrictions, judge rules
Abortion services will resume in Missouri on Monday following a Jackson County court order blocking enforcement of almost all of the state’s laws restricting the procedure.
Standoff in Louisiana with armed man ends peacefully
On Friday, July 4, 2025, officers responded to the 500 block of Nebraska Street, for a report of several individuals being threatened by a man with an AR‐15 assault rifle.
Little Mr. & Miss contest winners
In a heated competition at the Pike County Fairgrounds yesterday evening, Tucker Stribling was named Little Mr. and Aubrey Bailey was named Little Miss for… Login to continue reading Login…
Spotted lanternfly knocking at Missouri's door
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists say the spotted lanternfly (SLF) might appear in Missouri this summer.
Pike County judge rules for prosecutor on seeking death penalty in double murder case
Pike County Prosecutor Alex Ellison recently learned that Circuit Court Judge James Beck ruled in his favor on the Matthew Todd double murder case, allowing him to seek the death penalty.