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Members of the Louisiana High School Student Council enter the freezing cold water of the Mississippi during the Polar Plunge Saturday, Jan. 30. The council raised the most money by a team for Special Olympics. They raised $1,087.16, and this is the second year in a row the council has earned this honor. Pictured are, from left, Logan Collins, Brett Bolton, Tres Grant and Student Council Advisor John Picone.
Funding expected in spring,sign ordinance is proposed
Bertha Yoder

The Louisiana City Council, which held committee meetings Monday, Feb. 1, announced it is expecting DREAM funding through the HERO program soon and also has proposed two ordinances. These will be brought before the council at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 at city hall.

Grant Committee

Funding provided through the HERO program will be dispersed soon.

NECAC, which will administer the grant funding, has asked for a map of the DREAM<<Full Story>>        



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Funding expected in spring,sign ordinance is proposed
2/2/2010 3:46:10 PM

The Louisiana City Council, which held committee meetings Monday, Feb. 1, announced it is expecting DREAM funding through the HERO program soon and also has proposed two ordinances. These will be brought before the council at 6:30 p.m. Monday,...

Press-Journal debuts Textcaster
1/26/2010 5:23:14 PM

In today’s world, it is important for people to be able to get information wherever they are.

That’s why the Louisiana Press-Journal is debuting Textcaster – a new service that allows readers...

Clarksville audit begins, hotline in place to take tips
1/20/2010 10:21:34 AM

The Missouri State Auditor’s Office began the field work on an audit of the City of Clarksville and is asking any citizen who may have concerns or information to call its hotline at 800-347-8597.

Allison...

Petition calls for charges against mayor, other answers
1/12/2010 4:45:33 PM

After several months of waiting, a group of Clarksville citizens is expecting to get some answers to questions of misconduct within the city.

The group circulated a petition to ask for a state...

Middletown Bank robbed, onlooker rams her car into suspect's vehicle during getaway
1/6/2010 11:28:28 AM

American Bank employees in Middletown got quite the scare on Thursday, Dec. 31 when a masked gunman armed with a .38 caliber handgun robbed the location of $2,574.

According to a probable cause...

Eight arrested in connection to December murder
12/30/2009 11:14:41 AM

Editor’s Note: Be advised, the following story contains graphic content.

More arrests and charges have been filed or amended in the gruesome murder of James William Boyd McNeely, age 20, of Ohio.


No solutions for 79 yet, all options costly
12/8/2009 5:05:01 PM

"It could be two months. It could be two years, but we’ve really got to get this right," Christopher Knapp, transportation project manager, said.

Representatives from the Missouri Department...


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Gift card program will help raise funds for Bullpups
12/8/2009 5:18:11 PM

The Louisiana Bullpups Booster Club will have an ongoing fund-raiser through the sale of scrips or gift cards.

The group is participating in the Great Lakes Scrip Center.


Youth members being sought for betterment committee
1/20/2010 10:26:50 AM

One thing that some community betterment groups have that Louisiana has been lacking is youth involvement.

Last year, the betterment committee partnered with the Louisiana Middle School Student...

REAP could help rural businesses make energy efficient improvements
2/2/2010 3:52:37 PM

As a result of Title IX of the 2008 Farm Bill, the Rural Energy of America Program (REAP) could provide some outstanding opportunities for rural small businesses and agricultural producers in the area to utilize both guaranteed loans and direct...

New craft items will be allowed at the next local Farmer’s Market
12/1/2009 5:05:39 PM

The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce agreed to add more to their Farmer’s Market for the coming season.

In the past, the farmer’s market insurance did not allow craft items, but that has since changed.


Low bid given green light to
1/26/2010 5:27:53 PM

The Louisiana R-II School District Board of Education accepted the low bid for the renovation work approved through Proposition Kids in the spring of last year.

Bliegh Construction submitted...


REGIONAL NEWS


Rotary Club presents school supplies at R-II
2/2/2010 3:48:04 PM

Louisiana Elementary and Middle School students and teachers were reaping the rewards of a Louisiana Rotary Club Foundation Grant last week.

Each year, Rotary Clubs select local service projects...

Budget work will begin to deal with budget shortfall
1/26/2010 5:24:05 PM

The Pike County R-III (Clopton) Board of Education will begin the process of budget planning in the wake of the settlement with Holcim, Inc.

The company had protested the amount of taxes it should...

Counterfeit bills found in Louisiana
1/20/2010 10:22:42 AM

A Louisiana business accidentally accepted six counterfeit $20 bills last week.

Jimmy James Diner and Bar reported to the Louisiana Police Department they had discovered the bills when counting...

First murder suspect appears before judge
1/12/2010 4:46:35 PM

The first of five suspects being charged with first degree murder appeared before Associate Judge Linda Hamlett on Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Angela Harvey, who is facing charges of murder in the first...

Countywide marketing possibilities discussed with commission
12/22/2009 4:26:27 PM

Representatives from various entities within the City of Louisiana, as well as members representing a countywide effort to promote tourism in Pike County, met with county commissioners Monday, Dec. 21.



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Lady Hawks take second place in Bowling Green Tournament
2/2/2010 3:49:30 PM

The Clopton High School varsity Lady Hawks captured second place in the Bowling Green Tournament Friday, Jan. 29.

They were pitted against Bowling Green and lost 51-46 in the championship game.


Hawks give total team effort
1/26/2010 5:25:09 PM

The Clopton High School varsity Hawks defeated Community R-VI, but dropped a game to Elsberry this week.

In the Community R-VI game Friday, Jan. 22, the Hawks won 40-30.


Bulldogs pick up two wins, one in conference
1/20/2010 10:23:46 AM

The Louisiana High School varsity Bulldogs captured their first conference win against Monroe City 48-43 Friday, Jan. 15.

"Back-to-back games are always tough, especially when the second game...

Lady Hawks claim victory in championship game
1/12/2010 4:47:40 PM

The Clopton High School varsity Lady Hawks captured another first-place trophy from their own invitational by beating Christian 70-62 in the girls championship game Saturday, Jan. 9.

"I thought...


 




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