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Entries from January 2013

Lifeflight lands on Shackelford Road

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Top Stories
Thursday, January 31. 2013
Emergency personnel, deputies have responded to a call on Shackelford Road in northeast Pike where a 9-year-old has reportedly been seriously injured. A lifeflight helicopter has been dispatched. [Full story »] 

Four Chaplains program set for Feb. 3

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Headlines
Thursday, January 31. 2013
Pike County American Legion Post 197 will present the “Four Chaplains” program Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church at 14550 Highway 19 in Griffin. [Full story »] 

John Richard Wade

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Death Notices
Thursday, January 31. 2013
Mr. John Richard Wade, 87, of Concord, passed away Jan. 28, 2013. [Full story »] 

Note to Hillary: It does make a difference

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Opinions
Wednesday, January 30. 2013
At long last, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared before lawmakers at a Congressional hearing last week to answer questions regarding the attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya which occurred on September 11, 2012. [Full story »] 

Daniels signs softball scholarship

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Sports
Wednesday, January 30. 2013
Jamie Daniels, a Lady Pirates player for all four years at Pike County High School signed a scholarship with Darton State College Jan. 16. She was one of eight players who earned softball scholarships for the 2013-14 Lady Cavaliers team. [Full story »] 

Miss Pike Sweetheart crowned

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Headlines
Wednesday, January 30. 2013
Miss Pike County Sweetheart Baylynn Merritt was crowned Jan. 19 at the pageant fundraiser for Pike County High School soccer teams. She received the crown from the reigning 2012 Miss Pike County Sweetheart Asia Harris. The pageant was enjoyed by more than 125 audience members. [Full story »] 

Pike under tornado warning

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Top Stories
Wednesday, January 30. 2013
Storms capable of spawning a tornado are moving in form the west. Severe activity now in the area of Pine Mountain. Post updates if you have them. Storm with rotation due near Woodbury by 3 p.m.

At 3:02 that storm cell had subsided somewhat. Tornado warning expired but a new one is up for Upson County.

UPDATE2: Sheriff Brad White reports a school bus driver and resident reported seeing a funnel cloud near in the Midway Road area. Deputies are en route to check for damage there.

Charles Keaton Strickland

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Death Notices
Wednesday, January 30. 2013
Seth Strickland and Kyna Crews Strickland are proud to announce the birth of their son, Charles “Keaton” Strickland. [Full story »] 

Public Notices

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Public Notices
Wednesday, January 30. 2013
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Canine companionship captured

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Food and Features
Tuesday, January 29. 2013
Puppy Love is a juried photography show that will be exhibited during the month of February at A Novel Experience bookstore in Zebulon. 

This will be the sixth year for the Puppy Love photography show which focuses on the unconditional love received from dogs.   [Full story »] 

Sherry Lynn Allen

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Death Notices
Tuesday, January 29. 2013
Mrs. Sherry Lynn Thomas Allen, age 58, of Thomaston, Ga., passed away on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013 at Upson Regional Medical Center. [Full story »] 

William Ervin Klein

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Death Notices
Tuesday, January 29. 2013
William Ervin Klein, 73 of Pine Mountain, Ga., died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at Magnolia Manor West in Columbus, Ga. [Full story »] 

Maxine Williams

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Death Notices
Tuesday, January 29. 2013
Miss Maxine Williams, 73, of Atlanta and formerly of Molena, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Emeritus of Sandy Springs Hospice. [Full story »] 

Jeanette McDonald Huff

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Death Notices
Tuesday, January 29. 2013
Mrs. Jeanette McDonald Huff, age 75 of Williamson, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at Southern Regional Medical Center. [Full story »] 

Sheriff's Report

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Crime and Arrests
Tuesday, January 29. 2013
Comment (1)
Between Friday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 26 the sheriff’s office made the following arrests: [Full story »] 
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