Newsletter Late Week
Five Missouri counties file suit against State Tax Commission over forced property assessment increases
Pike County, along with four other Missouri counties, has filed suit against the Missouri State Tax Commission.

2 Rivers Marina celebrates 6th anniversary with antique boat show
It was the perfect day last Saturday for an outdoor event. 2 Rivers Marina made the day something to behold, with food, bounce houses, raffles and an antique boat show.

Recovery program seeks to help people by bringing them closer to God
Mark West, the pastor at Second Baptist Church, runs the Celebrate Recovery Program at his church. He spoke to the members of the Bowling Green Rotary Club earlier this week about how to help those who are dealing with various problems in their lives.

Missouri joins dozens of states in eliminating tax on diapers, period products
Diapers and menstrual hygiene products such as tampons and pads will no longer be taxed in Missouri stores.

Bobcats take down Clark County Indians in first home game of the season
The Bowling Green Bobcats got off to a rocky start in the first half of their game against the Clark County Indians Friday evening.

Bowling Green youth exhibitors donate hogs to fight hunger in Missouri
After competing at the Missouri State Fair, Andrew and Lydia Niemeyer, along with Grace Deters and Delaney Feldman, of the Bowling Green FFA Chapter, these students chose to donate their market hogs through Hogs for Hunger, a program that turns livestock projects into high quality protein for Missouri families facing hunger. 4-H and FFA members from across the state have joined with Missouri Farmers Care to make a difference far beyond the showring this year.

Frankford Elementary student competes in Junior Olympics
Seven-year-old Beckett Fischer recently competed in the AAU Junior Olympics in Houston Texas on July 23.

Louisiana Rotary Club welcomes teachers, administrators back to school
Brenda Miller the Louisiana Rotary Club president said she thought the welcome back to school lunch for the teachers at the Louisiana R-II district was wonderful.

Section of Hwy. 54 named in honor of 'Cotton' Fitzsimmons
During the Bowling Green Rotary meeting on Tuesday, Rep. Chad Perkins, R-40, wanted to bring some good news. He wanted everyone to know that the section of Hwy. 54 that borders Bowling Green is being named for Lowell “Cotton” Fitzsimmons.

First Presbyterian's first Back to School Fair brings the fun and the ice cream
Nothing could be better on a hot Sunday afternoon than some cold ice cream and an even colder dunk tank. Luckily, Bowling Green’s First Presbyterian Church had that and a whole lot more when they celebrated with a back to school fair.
