Pike County News

07/10/2025

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.

In his statement, he wrote, “There have been numerous rumors and accusations as to why I abruptly resigned as police chief of Bowling Green … .”

07/10/2025

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.
https://www.pikecountynews.com/2025/07/10/newsletter-late-week/gospel-sing-scheduled-for-july-20/

07/10/2025

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.
https://www.pikecountynews.com/2025/07/10/news/louisianas-fireworks-show-was-one-to-behold/

07/07/2025

Local churches help with St. Louis tornado recovery
United Methodist Churches in Louisiana and Clarksville are collecting hygiene items for people impacted by the May 16 tornado in St. Louis

The Northeast District of Missouri Annual Conference of UMC is teaming with the St. Louis Area Foodbank and regional parishes in the effort, which runs through July 10.

United Methodist Churches in Louisiana and Clarksville are collecting hygiene items for people impacted by the May 16 tornado in St. Louis

07/02/2025

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.

Even though the temperature soared into the 90s, it did little to deter these players from having a good time, playing some ball and donating to a worthy cause.
https://www.pikecountynews.com/2025/07/02/news/kd-softball-tournament-participants-face-relentless-heat/

07/01/2025

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 second floor.
https://www.pikecountynews.com/2025/07/01/news/pcmh-opens-oncology-center/

06/26/2025

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.

The brick pavers in the park, which was first built in 1988, have seen better days. They are slowly deteriorating. Sue Able, the spokeswoman for the group, said, “We recognized the deterioration and asked, ‘What can we do?’”
https://www.pikecountynews.com/2025/06/26/news/volunteer-group-working-to-repair-bel-rose-park-in-clarksville/

06/25/2025

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.
https://www.pikecountynews.com/2025/06/25/business-briefs/perry-agriculture-lab-works-to-help-farmers/

06/25/2025

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.
https://www.pikecountynews.com/2025/06/25/community/legends-and-liberty-festival-to-kick-off-on-july-4th/

06/23/2025

Local pastor seeks help to stay in the U.S.
United Methodist Church Pastor Beomseon Hong is concerned about his immigration status.

His religious worker visa expires in about a year, and he is not eligible to renew this visa unless he returns to South Korea for a year. Hong is the pastor for the Methodist Church in Louisiana and the United Methodist Church in Clarksville.
https://www.pikecountynews.com/2025/06/19/news/local-pastor-seeks-help-to-stay-in-the-u-s/

06/23/2025

Louisiana Public Library gears up for 2025 Photo Contest
The Friends of the Louisiana Library and the GFWC Chautauqua are preparing for their 2025 Photo Contest and Display.

Photographers of all ages are invited to participate in this photo contest said, Head librarian Holly Mabry. This year’s theme, she added, is Read Anywhere.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2025/06/23/community/louisiana-public-library-gears-up-for-2025-photo-contest/

06/23/2025

Courtney Rowe crowned as Miss Missouri
MEXICO—The 55th anniversary of the Miss Missouri competition culminated with the crowning of a new Miss Missouri, and she is Courtney Rowe, a Kansas City native.
https://pikecountynews.cherryroad.com/2025/06/23/news/courtney-rowe-crowned-as-miss-missouri/