Newsletter Late Week
Locals learn what it means to live in poverty
Frustration and stress. These were the two words used most by the large group of people who attended the Northeast Community Action Corp.’s Community Extra Poverty Simulation event at Bowling Green’s Second Baptist Church last Thursday.
The sky's the limit for drones on the farm
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Enthusiasm for drone use in agriculture is growing quickly, says Caleb O’Neal, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in plant science.
Group wants to start a police civilian oversight board for Pike County
Sherita Morrison went before the Pike County Commission to try and establish a civilian oversight board to look into police actions and activities in the county.
Former Louisiana pastor pens book of inspiration
Just an hour into his book signing event at The Bridge coffee shop in Louisiana, Bill Maupin, the former pastor of Louisiana’s First Baptist Church, was smiling at the number of people who had stopped by to wish him well and buy his book—“Joy In The Journey.” “I’ve already had a good turnout,” Maupin said. He was so busy signing that, “I had to forge my name at least twice,” he added with a wink and a smile.
NECAC to present poverty simulation event for community leadership
The Northeast Community Action Corp. will present a poverty simulation event this Thursday at the Second Baptist Church in Bowling Green. Penny Dixon, with NECAC,… Login to continue reading Login…
Cancer support group to start in Pike County
After April Sullivan was diagnosed with cancer last year, she thanked God she had such a strong support group—family and friends. But as most cancer patients know, she said, unless you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and you’re actually going through the treatments it’s hard for others understand what it’s like.
Relay For Life returns to Pike County for a day of remembrance and prayer
Hundreds filled Bowling Green’s main park on Saturday to honor those who have passed, those who are fighting cancer and those who cared for and are still caring for their loved ones in Pike County’s Relay for Life. This is the first time this event has been held in Pike County since 2017.
Halloween at the Pike County Courthouse
The staff at the Pike County Courthouse started decorating for Halloween early, turning the main floor lobby area into fun reminder of the coming celebration. They did this in anticipation of their open house on Friday, Oct.
New Mexican restaurant to open in Bowling Green
Juan Leon and his father, Guillermo Leon are going to open a new Mexican restaurant in Bowling Green in about six weeks.
Bobcats bring home the Mayor's Cup in decisive win against Louisiana Bulldogs
Coming into this contest, the Bobcats and the Bulldogs had been struggling to find their footing this season, each with a 1 – 3 record.