Pike County News

01/13/2026

It’s that time of year again where Bowling Green recognizes the outstanding contributions of a local citizens during the 55th Annual Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Awards.
This year, the Chamber is doing an open house event instead of a banquet. It will be held Thursday, Jan. 22 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at the Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Center. There is no cost to attend, but the Chamber does ask people to RSVP if they plan on being there.
Go to www.bgchamber.org for more information.
The Citizen of the Year Award is sponsored by Pike County News and CherryRoad Media.
Since 1975, the Citizen of the Year Award has been sponsored by this newspaper serving Bowling Green and Pike County.
The Chamber is asking that nominations be emailed to Sarah Gigous at bgchamber.org.

01/11/2026

In an amazing display of skill and determination, the Louisiana Bulldogs placed first in the 29th Annual Clopton Tournament, defeating the No. 2 seed, the Clopton Hawks.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2026/01/10/newsletter-early-week/louisiana-bulldogs-win-top-spot-in-clopton-invitational-tournament/

01/10/2026

On Friday, Jan. 9, Bowling Green Police Chief Bennie Church announced that he was stepping down from the department.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2026/01/10/news/bowling-green-police-chief-resigns-2/

01/10/2026

The Clopton Lady Hawks took down the Louisiana Lady Bulldogs in the championship game of the 29th Annual Clopton Invitational Tournament, 64 – 37, Friday evening.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2026/01/10/sports/clopton-lady-hawks-clinch-championship-against-tough-a-louisiana-team/

01/09/2026

Game play during the semi-final round of the 29th Clopton Invitational Tournament did not disappoint. The roar of the crowds thundered through the high school gymnasium during both games played there.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2026/01/09/sports/boys-semi-finals-round-during-the-clopton-invitational-sees-an-upset-and-some-amazing-skills/

01/08/2026

After strong showings in their first round of competitive play during the 29th Annual Clopton Invitational Tournament, the Clopton Lady Hawks and the Louisiana Lady Bulldogs defeated their opponents in the semi-final round, and will face each other in the championship game on Friday at 8 p.m.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2026/01/08/sports/girls-semi-final-round-at-clopton-invitational-bring-thrilling-competition/

01/08/2026

During a recent fire at the Western Apartments off the alley behind Bowling Green Pharmacy, two cats were rescued by the Bowling Green Fire Department.

The fire, which started in the kitchen area of a second story apartment, was quickly brought under control said Tony Windmiller. He noted that one of the apartment residents tried to re-enter the building during operations to get the cats, but was stopped by firefighters.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2026/01/08/news/firefighters-save-cats-from-fire/

01/07/2026

The Changelings theatre troupe of Raintree Arts Council presents a free Variety Show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at The Apple Shed in Clarksville.
The event originally was scheduled for Nov. 29, but was postponed due to inclement weather.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2026/01/07/news/rescheduled-variety-show-is-jan-10/

01/06/2026

Alan Wessler, a former veterinarian, retired from MFA Inc. in 2016 and became involved with a ministry called Mobility Worldwide.

MW provides mobility carts, which are three-wheeled, off-road wheelchairs operated by hand power, at no cost to disabled people in undeveloped countries who are unable to walk because of illness, disease, birth defects or injuries.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2026/01/06/news/mobility-carts-offer-help-for-disabled-in-underdeveloped-countries/

01/05/2026

Back in November, with the government shutdown stretching from days to weeks and SNAP benefits about to end, one local restaurant owner decided to step in where the federal government was idle.
Tom Thompson, co-owner of A Taste of Philly, along with family members and friends decided to step up and help local families that might not be able to afford a Thanksgiving dinner.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2026/01/05/news/food-drive-helps-more-than-100-local-families/

01/05/2026

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri is the fourth state to confirm the presence of waterhemp resistant to labeled rates of dicamba herbicide.
University of Missouri Extension w**d scientist Kevin Bradley says this is not surprising but adds to concerns about declining control options.

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01/04/2026

It was edge-of-your-seat basketball when the Clopton Hawks and Lady Hawks faced off against the Highland boys and girls Saturday evening during the PB&T Holiday Shootout at Louisiana High School.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2026/01/04/sports/cloptons-varsity-teams-bring-the-heat-in-shootout-wins-over-highland/