Newsletter Late Week

Louisiana's fireworks show was one to behold
Independence Day brings out the patriot in all of us. This year, Louisiana’s City Council, the Chamber of Commerce and its Tourism Committee, came together to create a two-day, fun-filled experience—Legends & Liberty.

Gospel Sing scheduled for July 20
Fair week kicks off again this year with the annual Gospel Sing, sponsored by Prayer and Action in Christ Together, at the Pike County Fairgrounds main building on Sunday, July 20, beginning at 3 p.m.

Former Bowling Green police chief cites hostile environment for his resignation
Bowling Green's former police chief cited a lack of support from the city administrator and council and a "hostile environment" in his first public comments since resigning last month.

KD Softball tournament participants face relentless heat
Eleven teams gathered at the Bowling Green ball fields this past weekend for the Seventh Annual KD Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament.

Reindeer Roundup installs blessing boxes at Pike County schools
As a way of helping those who need it the most, members of the group Reindeer Roundup of Pike County have installed new blessing boxes/or food pantry boxes at almost all Pike County Schools.

Two arrested in Louisiana for theft
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, members of the Louisiana Police Department received information regarding a theft of four‐wheelers that occurred in Lewis County, Mo. Information obtained from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office identified a local individual as a suspect in the theft.

PCMH opens oncology center
As part of their comprehensive plan to expand the services offered at Pike County Memorial Hospital the hospital board opened an oncology center on the… Login to continue reading Login…

Volunteer group working to repair Bel-Rose Park in Clarksville
The Parks and Recreation Committee in Clarksville, a volunteer group, is working with the city to renovate the Bel-Rose Park, which is located next to City Hall.

Perry Agriculture Lab works to help farmers
It’s all in the soil. That is something farmers live by. They plant their crops year after year working for the best yield.

Legends and Liberty festival to kick-off on July 4th
Each year, visitors from all over Pike County and beyond, join with an assembly of local residents at the riverfront in downtown Louisiana, to enjoy the annual fireworks display over the Mississippi. This year, the Independence Day celebration will evolve into a two-day festival, incorporating the legend of Mo Mo the Missouri Monster as the theme.