Late March snows and heavy April and May rains have kept Pike County farmers out of soaked crop lands but that is starting to change. “We are finally blowing smoke and getting tractors out into the fields,” said Pike County Farm Service Bureau Director Roger Colbert on Friday, May 17. “We’ve still got guys with three feet of water on the land (in the Mississippi River bottoms) and some are
Disadvantaged families recently suffered a setback with the closure of the Louisiana Evangelical Outreach Food Pantry. But two other faith-related food pantries remain and the evangelical group’s facility could return, according to coordinator Lois Turner. The evangelical food pantry was recently closed because of her illness and for a lack of a building. “We still haven’t found a building,” Turner said last week. Some charge too much rent for the
Bank of Louisiana donated $500 to the Louisiana Kids In Motion. Kids In Motion is a local program that supports at-risk middle school aged young people by teaching them to value work, their community and their future. Kids in Motion is under the umbrella of Douglass Community Services. In addition to character growth, kids involved in the program have the opportunity to earn money through community service projects. On their
Gary Moore has been selected as the Pike County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) Employee of the Quarter. Moore has served as an EMT-B at PCMH for over 15 years and he is routinely known for going above and beyond his normal duties. According to Phyl Becker, ED/EMS director, a co-worker commented, “He goes out of his way to make it the most caring place for the patients and the employees.” Examples
Pike County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) is pleased to announce that Lindsey Krieg, DPT, has joined the staff of PCMH Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. Krieg will provide treatment for patients through individualized treatment programs at the Bowling Green facility. “We are excited to have Lindsey join Pike County Memorial Hospital,” said Lorraine Harness, PCMH CEO and administrator. “Her experience will contribute to our tradition of quality healthcare of our community,”
State Farm agent Cindy Blaylock, of Louisiana, has received word that her office has qualified for the elite designation of Chairman’s Circle 2012. The Chairman’s Circle, which began in 2001, has been designed to recognize agents who align their agencies with the long-term direction of the enterprise and provide a high level of customer service. The Chairman’s Circle distinguishes agency leaders who reflect quality, multiple-line production, and retention of existing
The new Dollar General store on will open by the end of the month, according to corporate headquarters. The recently built facility is on Georgia Street at the west end of Louisiana. Dollar General spokesperson Jaclyn Dees said Monday, April 22 that she did not have an exact date for the opening. “It’s scheduled for opening at the end of April with a grand opening in mid-May,” Dees said. For
Following a national trend, levels of major crimes have been dropping in
An administrative changing of the guard was begun last week when was
Following a national trend, levels of major crimes have been dropping in
An administrative changing of the guard was begun last week when was
The Louisiana golf team capped its successful season off with a second-place
Two eastern Pike County athletes earned all-state honors at the Missouri state
Few empty seats remained Sunday afternoon while friends and family gathered to
Family, friends and well-wishers packed the Clopton High School gym on Sunday,