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BOWLING GREEN — Woods Smoked Meats in Pike County Missouri brought home a large number of top honors during the recent Missouri Association of Meat Processors convention. The longtime Bowling Green meat processor announced the awards this week after competing in the statewide event that recognizes excellence in meat processing and specialty products. Among the top honors earned by Woods Smoked Meats were Grand Champion awards for bacon, specialty game products, flavored bacon

LOUISIANA — The City of Louisiana will begin routine hydrant flushing across the city starting Monday. City officials say hydrant flushing will begin March 16  and will start on the east side of town , gradually moving west until the process is completed. The maintenance work is conducted periodically to help maintain water quality and ensure fire hydrants are operating properly. During the flushing process, residents may notice temporary water discoloration or reduced water

MEREDOSIA — The Meredosia-Chambersburg school board is looking at possible policy changes as officials work to address ongoing student absenteeism concerns. Junior High School Principal Kirk Graham told the board that student absences were particularly high during the first quarter of the school year, largely due to illness. Superintendent Thad Walker has asked the board to consider setting a limit on the number of school days a student can miss before being held back a grade

PITTSFIELD — Pike County voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide several key county offices, including five seats on the Pike County Board. The election comes after months of public discussion surrounding county finances and disagreements among board members over budget issues. Eight candidates are running for the five available seats on the Republican ballot. Incumbents Reta Hoskin, Tom Lewis, Andy Borrowman and Mark Mountain are seeking election along with challenge

WINCHESTER — Agronomist Brad Hobrock will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Scott County Local Conservation Workgroup. The meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m. Wednesday  at the University of Illinois Extension Building, 401 North Walnut Street in Winchester, according to Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District Resource Conservationist Lance Mueller. Hobrock is the founder of VisionX Ag, a company focused on improving soil health and plant nutrition while h

PITTSFIELD —  Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood is urging voters to support a proposed public safety sales tax when they head to the polls in Tuesday’s primary election. The ballot measure asks voters whether the Pike County Board should be authorized to increase the county’s public safety sales tax by an additional one-quarter of one percent. Revenue from the tax would be used to support operations and maintenance of the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. Greenwood said the dep

CALHOUN COUNTY — The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has announced a temporary road closure planned for Friday. North Mississippi River Road will be closed near Kintown and Geiske  from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026 . Officials did not immediately release details about the reason for the closure but advised motorists to plan alternate routes during the closure period. Drivers traveling through the area are encouraged to allow extra travel time and avoid the se

BOWLING GREEN — Organizers are still looking for volunteers, food vendors, and craft vendors for Bowling Green Park Day , scheduled for Saturday, April 18. Several activities are already planned for the event, including bounce houses, a foam party, a bubble bus, and the return of a classic game known as “Money in the Straw,”  a favorite remembered by many from Pork Days celebrations in years past. Event organizers say they are hoping for a large turnout and are seeking volunt

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

LOUISIANA — The main entrance to Riverview Cemetery along Nebraska Street in Louisiana will be closed until further notice, according to a memo released by the City of Louisiana. City officials said the cemetery itself remains accessible through the North B Street entrance , and visitors are being asked to use that access point while the Nebraska Street entrance remains closed. The notice was issued by the Office of the City Administrator and addressed to all residents. Offic

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

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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