The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from June 2014

Drug bust nets pounds of marijuana, guns, $6,000 cash

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Tuesday, June 3. 2014

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Pike County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators served a search warrant at 346 Ellis Circle in Williamson on Thursday, May 23, that resulted in the seizure of a marijuana growing operation. [Full story »]

Yesterday's Footsteps: Another year on the rock

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, June 3. 2014

By Greg Parrott

The third rock from the sun has been around for millions of years. I’ve been blessed to be on it for 55 years as of June 1. It’s been quite a ride and I wouldn’t change an episode throughout the 55 years. [Full story »]

A preview of the 6.4.2014 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, June 2. 2014

Busted:
PCSO narcotics officers take down marijuana grow operation in Williamson.

Cuts:
Molena cuts city manager position, slashes pay of police chief.

Vintage Day:
Music festival joins lineup at popular Candler Field event Saturday.

PC to DC:
Over 70 PCMS students explore Washington's monuments and museums.

Pirate Regiment:
School board recognizes highly successful PCHS marching band.

Services for slain officer set

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Monday, June 2. 2014

Funeral arrangements have been set for Griffin Police Department Officer Kevin Jordan. Visitation will be held at Oak Hill Baptist Church from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. Funeral services will be at Oak Hill Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9. More details will be made available in the coming days.

A memorial fund has been created at Regions Bank. Donations should go to the “Griffin Police Department Memorial Fund for Officer Kevin Jordan” at Regions Bank. Proceeds will go to Officer Jordan’s family.

PCHS Junior Varsity wins tourney

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Monday, June 2. 2014

The Pike County High School junior varsity girls finished their season at 9-1-1. They won the Lamar County JV soccer tournament for the second time in as many tries. [Full story »]