The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Several escaped cows invited themselves to a pool party at the home of Nancy Goodman on Highway 18, near the Pike/Lamar County line Thursday, March 24. [Full story »] 

EDITOR'S NOTE: Read the following story by Pike County resident Bob Westerfield and find other Home and Garden ideas in the Pike County Journal Reporter's special section this week.

By Robert Westerfield
UGA Extension

Whether driving in our own neighborhood or going to visit friends or relatives, we all tend to compare our home landscape to others. There’s no denying that a well-landscaped house is very appealing to the eye and can make a home more inviting.

Many real estate experts say that 10 to 15 percent of a house’s perceived value comes from a simple, though attractive, well-thought-out landscape. A large percentage of homebuyers decide whether or not to look at a house or take it seriously based on its curb appeal. [Full story »] 

By Jim Asher

This week the PCHS Pirates faced not one but two upset bids, proving that they are a team built to win. On Tuesday, March 22, the team traveled to Locust Grove to face the Wildcats in region action. The Pirates fell into a three-goal deficit just 21 minutes in after Locust Grove scored three times between the 16th and 21st minutes. Without the spark supplied by injured senior captain Errick Sturm, the Pirates struggled to hold for the remainder of the half. [Full story »] 

Between Monday, March 21, and Saturday, March 26, local law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »] 

Kay S. Pedrotti

To all who have read and either blessed or cursed my words every week, let me tell you that I appreciate you very much - no matter which side you were on. Since I find it would be impossible to gather all of you, and my longtime friends, in the same room at the same time - I am announcing my May 9 retirement via the column. [Full story »] 

The annual Pike County Health Fair sponsored by the Pike Cooperative Extension and Pike Farm Bureau is set for Friday, April 1. It will be held at Life Springs Church at the corner of Highways 19 and 109 east from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

There will be several free health screenings and educational exhibits, according to Helen Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences agent with Pike County Cooperative Extension. The event is open to any citizen who is concerned about their health. The free screenings include bone density, blood pressure, blood glucose, hearing, pulmonary function study and vision screenings. [Full story »] 

Fashion and fun will be the focus of the fifth annual Paris in Pike fashion show set for 7 p.m. Friday, April 1 at the Pike County Middle School. There will be more than 35 participants with various disabilities in the show sponsored by the Pike County Navigator Team. There is no entry fee but donations are accepted to fund future Paris in Pike events and help local families with children with disabilities. [Full story »] 

A beautifully restored Aeronca Chief was donated to Candler Field Museum recently by longtime friend of the museum and EAA member Larry Bishop. [Full story »]