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Rotary president, Jenna Loveless, left, was presented with the Presidential Citation by Assistant Governor, Kim Stevens, right

Rotary Club receives Presidential Citation

Posted on May 14, 2013 at 1:17 pm

The Louisiana Rotary Club was presented with the Presidential Citation by Assistant Governor Kim Stevens at its regular weekly lunch meeting. Stevens, representing District 6060, presented the citation to President Jenna Loveless on behalf of the district. The certificate can be earned by a club who meets criteria throughout the year with regard to community participation, civic acts, membership growth and retention, and participation at the district and international levels

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  • Elks Lodge held bicycle safety and drug awareness programs for kids in Louisiana

    Posted on May 14, 2013 at 1:14 pm

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    The Louisiana Elks Lodge No. 791, in cooperation with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, the Louisiana Police and Fire Departments conducted a bicycle safety and a drug awareness program Saturday, May 11 athe the Louisiana Elks Lodge and parking lot. This program was made possible through an Elks National Foundation Grant. Chief Hughes of the Louisiana Police Department and Elk Member Larry White conducted a bicycle safety check on the

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  • NECAC to host public hearing on 11-county housing rent-assistance plan

    Posted on May 7, 2013 at 12:48 pm

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    The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) will host a public hearing on its annual plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded Section 8 Housing Rent-Assistance Program for residents of 11 counties. The affected counties are Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Shelby and Warren. The hearing is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the agency’s community services department building

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  • National Day of Prayer

    Posted on April 30, 2013 at 1:03 pm

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    The National Day of Prayer will be observed in a special service in Louisiana, on Thursday, May 2. The Louisiana Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring this service beginning at 7:30 a.m. Terry Cook and Randall Cone are planning the service with the help of other members of the alliance. Public officials are especially invited, along with all other area residents. The event is scheduled for the Louisiana riverfront, at the gazebo

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  • Spall to serve up recipe full of laughs

    Posted on April 30, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    St. Louis actress Linda Spall will portray Marjoram Fennel for the Louisiana Area Historical Museum luncheon scheduled to be at noon on May 11 at the Seton Center, 510 N. Third, in Louisiana. Tickets are $15 each.

    Humor is a great medicine, but it also can please the palate. People who attend Linda Spall’s portrayal of misguided chef Marjoram Fennel will get their fill of food, fun and maybe even a funky recipe for a good cause. The St. Louis actress and entertainer is returning to Pike County for the Louisiana Area Historical Museum’s fundraising luncheon. It’s at noon on May 11 at the Seton Center, 510

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  • NECAC awarded two grants to help people facing foreclosure

    Posted on April 23, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) has been awarded additional funding to help people facing foreclosure. NECAC is a 12-county area not-for-profit social service, community health and public housing Community Action Agency. NECAC contracts with federal, state and local governments, private businesses and other not-for profit organizations to operate and administer self-sufficiency service programs for the low-income, elderly, youth, disabled and disadvantaged population. The agency’s central administration offices

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  • Hansen, Munzlinger speak at Pike County Lincoln Day event

    Posted on April 23, 2013 at 12:42 pm

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    Republicans of Pike County hosted its annual Lincoln Day event April 19 at the St Clement Knights of Columbus Hall. The doors opened at 5:30 p.m. so guests could shop at the silent auction or visit. At 6 p.m. the ladies served a delicious meal following a blessing by Paul Akin. There was approximately 100 in attendance. John Baker, club president, opened the meeting welcoming guests and recognizing a state

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