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Full day of events started with a brisk 5K run/walk

At about noon on Saturday, almost every piece of firefighting equipment pulled out of Elolia’s Fire Protection District’s firehouse bays. They headed out to the edge of town and then staged at the intersection of Vo-Tech Road and Main Street.

Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and the city’s Parks Department work together to combine parade and trail of lights

The Frankford Park Board sponsored the town’s 2nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade this past Saturday, Nov. 26.

McCune turns tables on those who lampooned her 

Close to a dozen people set up their decorated trunks along Front Street in Clarksville Monday evening to hand out candy to the area’s children.

More than 1,000 children estimated came to enjoy 

Music, the smell of food, and children’s laughter filled the air

Good weather, great vendors and a parade that brought smiles as far as the eye could see 

Event coincides with opening of corn maze and pumpkin patch at Prairie’s Edge

They came by the carload—families and friends, to fill the area around the new stage. They brought their own chairs and blankets, strollers and playpens.

Pike’s Off Road the site of the Show Me Showdown

Clarksville to roll out the welcome mat Oct. 8 – 9

Shakespeare in the Clarksville Riverfront Park

Rows and rows of vehicles and floats filled the Bowling Green High School parking lot as dozens of people prepared to kickoff the Champ Clark Heritage Festival with a huge parade up S. Court and into the town square.

1999 graduate is working toward a comedy career

The day started off perfect as families made their way into Bowling Green’s big park. Craft and food vendors had already set up and were awaiting the people.

Thousands enjoyed a week of concerts, competitions and great chow

When Ulysses S. Grant was born 200 years ago, no one knew the pivotal role he would one day play during the Civil War, nor would they have thought he’d become the 18th U.S. president.

Karen Arico, the former vice president of the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, was recently named president for the organization. During the BGCC meeting last week, she said Tracy Brookshier had stepped down from the role after the loss of her father to cancer.

Pre-events start this Saturday

President Ulysses S. Grant hired and fired the Louisiana man who served as America’s first special prosecutor.

Bill Whyte brings his popular song back to Louisiana for a live performance 

The heat and humidity might have prevented people from showing up early to the Louisiana riverfront, but once the sun dipped below the tree line, they filled the open field in anticipation of the fireworks display to come.

The monstrous tale is still being told 50 years later.

Quite a few more people showed up for the second concert held in the Bowling Green Park this summer than the first. Once people heard about the free music under the open sky, they came out for a good time.

More than two dozen citizens came together last Thursday at the Bridge Coffee House to participate in the Re-Storing Louisiana meeting. The growing group of involved citizens included the mayor, city council members, business owners and private residents. Carmen York, who helped launch the i…

The 28th Annual Show Me Missouri State Chili Cook-Off was held on Saturday at the Clarksville riverfront. Hosted by the Raintree Arts Council, competitors from multiple states came to cook their signature chili for a chance to win prizes and to move on to the world championship set for Sept.…

Bowling Green’s 200th Anniversary will be here before you know it. And the Steering Committee knows that, too, which is why they’ve taken giant strides toward creating a celebration that people will remember.

VFW performs gun salute for pilots 

Linda Blakey is happy to talk about chili all day, but don’t call it a soup or a stew.

Museum plans July 1 concert for monstrous anniversary

Stephen E. Moss sat at a table just inside the doors of The Bridge Café Saturday morning answering questions and signing copies of his first novel “Through the Eyes of a Soldier: A World Gone Mad: The Life of William Rudolph.”

Small towns were once known for their easy social gatherings. Peopled strolled the town square and local park, smiling and saying hi to one another.

Stephen E. Moss, a local author, recently finished his book about World War I—“Through the Eyes of a Soldier: A World Gone Mad: The Life of William Rudolph.”

As far as the eye could see out at Pike’s Off Road Park this past weekend there was nothing but mud and four-wheel drive vehicles of every shape and size. Beer was the beverage of choice and roaring engines were just about all one could hear.

Shows start this Thursday 

Pike County man part of effort to avoid Civil War

There was a lot to see at the Apple Shed along the main drag during the Eagle Days weekend, but the live eagle shows hosted by the Dickerson Zoo were the main attraction to draw in a crowd of all ages.

Hovering on updrafts high above the Clarksville lock and dam are dozens of bald eagles waiting to spot a fish in the churning Mississippi River. It’s Eagle Days again, and people from all over will be heading to Clarksville to take in the sights and possibly learn a thing or two about this c…

Missouri Department of Agriculture approves livestock movement permit for healthy reindeer

It’s that time of year again to recognize the outstanding contributions of local businesses, civic organizations, and private citizens at the 50th Annual Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet.

EOLIA—It started with a brisk 5K run early in the morning and ended with fireworks after the sun went down. For those attending, working or volunteering for Eolia’s second annual Light up the Night celebration, it was a full day of fun and excitement.

Trail of lights paves way for an evening of celebration

BOWLING GREEN—Dozens of people gathered around the Christmas Tree in the lot next to the business chalets along S. Court Street just off the square in preparation for the tree lighting, some Christmas carols and a visit from Santa.

LOUISIANA—A group of Louisiana citizens, mostly made up of local business owners and community leaders, met on Tuesday evening last week at the Bridge Coffee Shop because they have the motivation and desire to see businesses come back to life here in town.

Warm fall day and clear skies make for a great festival

An evening filled with energetic and entertaining music