The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from January 2013

Lifeflight lands on Shackelford Road

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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in Public Notices

Wednesday, January 30. 2013

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Canine companionship captured

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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 »]