PITTSFIELD — Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 is asking parents, community members, and students to help shape the future direction of the district as part of its strategic planning process. District officials announced the launch of several surveys designed to gather feedback on priorities, ideas, and long-term goals for the schools. The information collected will be used to help guide planning decisions aimed at supporting students and families throughout the dist

MEREDOSIA — After spotting two children walking on thawing ice on the Illinois River, Meredosia Mayor Kenneth Scott III says the incident has prompted village officials to consider a new safety initiative aimed at local students. Scott said he stopped after seeing the children walking on the frozen—but beginning to thaw—river and convinced them to get off the ice after noticing areas where the surface was weakening. Following the incident, Scott and Police Chief Derrick Suttl

PITTSFIELD — Wright Place Auto has announced plans to relocate into the former Airsman-Hires Funeral Home building on West Washington Street  following the January fire that destroyed the company’s longtime Adams Street location. Owners Peter and Anita Wright said the business will move into the building at 1232 West Washington Street  and will focus on pre-owned vehicle sales and golf carts . The business does not currently plan to resume the body shop services that were pre

JEFFERSON CITY — A proposal moving through the Missouri legislature could make it much easier for food trucks to operate across the state by allowing them to use a single statewide license. Food trucks have become increasingly popular nationwide, including across Missouri where mobile vendors can now be found in small towns, rural communities, and major cities alike. Under current Missouri law, however, food truck operators must obtain a separate license in each city or munic

NEBO — A Nebo man was being held Wednesday in the Pike County Jail after reports that vehicles were being shot at while traveling along County Highway 7. Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood said drivers reported Tuesday that someone appeared to be targeting vehicles with a firearm along the roadway. Authorities determined several vehicles had been struck by gunfire during the incidents. Officials said no injuries were reported . Investigators later obtained an arrest warrant

PIKE COUNTY ILLINOIS — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department has released its weekly incarceration report covering arrests recorded between March 2 and March 8 at the Pike County Jail. Among the arrests during the reporting period, 35-year-old Travis L. Wooldridge of Pearl  was taken into custody March 3 by the Pittsfield Police Department on charges including domestic battery, battery, and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence . Jail records show Wooldridge rema

After a year running WBBA and building Rivernewslive working non stop the last year building our operation, I need to recharge my batteries. I won't be far away if major news breaks out and I'll try to keep the stories as up to date as possible during the week. I appreciate all of you who have helped our operation grow this past year. Normal news reporting on Rivernewslive.com will resume on Monday the 16th.

LOUISIANA —  The license office located inside Louisiana City Hall is temporarily closed due to what city officials describe as an unexpected emergency. In a notice issued by the Office of the City Administrator, residents were informed that the license office at City Hall will remain closed until Friday, March 6, 2026 . City officials apologized for the inconvenience and said steps are being taken to reduce the number of unexpected closures experienced during the year. The l

PITTSFIELD —  The Pittsfield Golf Cart Club is preparing for its annual Easter celebration later this month, featuring a community parade and a citywide scavenger hunt with bicycles awarded to winners. The club’s Easter Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m. , with a rain date set for Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 p.m.  Organizers say the event is open to anyone who wants to participate, including individuals, businesses, and community groups with golf carts, ATV

BOWLING GREEN —  A Bowling Green family is receiving community support after a house fire early Tuesday morning left a mother and her three sons without a home or personal belongings. Bright Futures Bowling Green says the fire destroyed everything inside the home, forcing the family to start over. The household includes a single mother and three boys currently enrolled in Bowling Green schools — an 11th grader, a 7th grader, and a 4th grader. The Bright Futures program has al