The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from December 2016

Pike's Christmas parade is Sunday at 3 p.m.

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in Top Stories

Tuesday, December 6. 2016

The third Pike County Christmas Parade and Festival will bring Christmas spirit to life this Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1 to 6 p.m. with the parade starting at 3 p.m. The festival will include dozens of vendors, a visit from Santa, inflatables, hot chocolate and live musical entertainment throughout the day. [Full story »]

Sheriff's report

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, December 6. 2016

Between Monday, Nov. 28, and Monday, Dec. 5, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

30 years of changing lives at Pike Primary School

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, December 6. 2016

For the past 30 years, Nancy Hanson has served at Pike Primary School as a super paraprofessional. She loved what she did and the students and teachers loved her. She is a soft-spoken woman who has a gift of being able to relate to her students and teach them in a loving way. [Full story »]

Basketball team starts season strong, beat Trojans

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, December 6. 2016

The Pirates varsity basketball team won their first game of the season, defeating Ola 85-74 on the road. Acton Shirley had nine dunks and 27 points for the game. Peyton Barman had several three-pointers in the game against Ola. [Full story »]

Public Notices 12-7-16

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Administrator

in Public Notices

Tuesday, December 6. 2016

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Jeffery Glen Smith

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Friday, December 2. 2016

Mr. Jeffery “Bubba” Glen Smith, age 52, of Meansville passed away November 29, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Jeff was a consultant for the Food and Drug Administration. [Full story »]

Sign up now for 5K/10K on Jan. 21

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, December 2. 2016

The Pike American Legion Family will host the third 5K/10K Run/Walk fundraiser Jan. 21 to help support local veterans. Participants can choose between the 5K and 10K courses, both of which start at the Concord Gazebo to the front left of the Strickland Building in downtown Concord. Depending on the course, participants will enjoy sights of historic Concord, the old Norfolk-Southern railroad bed, scenic homes and the old Williamson Train Depot (located on Diastole Farms) as well as vistas of Pike County country roads, countryside and farm activity. Participants can run or walk either course. [Full story »]

Tom Morton honored by community

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Thursday, December 1. 2016

Longtime county attorney Tom Morton was honored by commissioners, local mayors and members of the community during the Nov. 9 commission meeting.

“There are great people in this county, state and nation but Tom’s life is a testament to what you want to do with your life. He is a great American and a great Pike Countian who serves as County Attorney and does an unbelievable job,” said county manager John Hanson. “He is a great individual, a great asset to this county and today it is our honor to recognize Tom Morton for his influence on so many.” [Full story »]