Newsletter Early Week
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.
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.
Foster earns DMSc in behavioral health
Denise Foster, who heads the Bowling Green Medical Group, earned her doctorate of medical science in behavioral health recently.
NECAC seeks school supply donation
The Northeast Community Action Corp. is seeking donations of school supplies and cash to purchase additional items for Pike County students.
Missouri educators sue state over $51 million appropriation to private school vouchers
The Missouri National Education Association is suing the state in an effort to block the appropriation of $51 million to MOScholars, the state’s K-12 scholarship program.
Bowling Green aldermen vote to allow chickens inside city limits
During June’s alderman meeting, the Bowling Green City Council voted to approve residents raising and keeping chickens inside the city limits.
Bowling Green is being transformed one strategic step at a time
City and downtown revitalization do not require millions of dollars, but it does require commitment by the city, its citizens, and a master plan. For cities with limited capital and resources, taking incremental small steps often proves more sustainable and effective than attempting large-scale transformations.
New food truck opens in Vandalia
Ronnie Lee Woods has brought a food truck to Vandalia. People may remember that he operated Up In Smoke Food Shack BBQ back in 2019.
Missouri Mudders holds the first beater bash race of the season at Pike's Off-Road
It was man and machine verses the track and other racers last Saturday at Pike’s Off-Road. A few women were in the mix, as well. The circle dirt track proved difficult to overcome as drivers put their beater cars through the paces.
Louisiana Library now offers rods and reels for loan
Have you ever wanted to stand along the shore of the Mississippi River or along the banks of Mark Twain Lake with a fishing pole in hand, waiting for that first nibble, but not have the equipment to do it?