The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Rosalee’s legendary column will be missed

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Tuesday, November 4. 2014

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By Rosalee King

As I begin to write my last column, it is for 33 years I’ve tried to make it so you would enjoy things that happen in our Lifsey Springs community and elsewhere.
Sometimes my family would want me to stop long enough to give them a little attention. [Full story »]

Molena discusses police department

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, November 4. 2014

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By Dwain W. Penn

Within five minutes of adjourning a workshop about the city’s pavilion, the Molena City Council called another special called meeting to order. Attorney Virgil

Brown spoke on behalf of his client, Jim Roberts. [Full story »]

Polls closed, liquor by drink referendum passes

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, November 4. 2014

All precincts have reported unofficial results and Pike County's liquor by the drink referendum passed 60% in favor to 40% against.

Local precinct results are below. Find statewide results here.

[Full story »]

World Series champion

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, November 3. 2014

Pike County’s Hunter Strickland is a World Series champion after the San Fransisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in the final game. Although Strickland didn’t pitch in the final game, he was instrumental in several wins leading up to - and during - the World Series. After being called up to the Major Leagues Sept. 1 to play in Denver, Colorado, Strickland made the 40-man World Series roster after impressing coach Bruce Bochy. [Full story »]

A preview of the 11.5.2014 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, November 3. 2014

A full slate:
Two celebrations on tap here as Veterans Day approaches.

End of an era:
Rosalie says she has written her last column.

He is a champion:
Pike's Hunter Strickland earns a World Series championship ring with San Francisco Giants.

Fire:
Blaze destroys mobile home near Meansville.

Elite 8:
Lady Pirates eliminated after another stellar softball season.

PCMS Lady Pirates are Western Division Champions!

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, November 3. 2014

The Pike County Middle School Lady Pirates softball team became the Western Division Champions and the CGMSAL runner ups after a nearly undefeated regular season. The team was 11-1 in the regular season and 2-1 in the post season. [Full story »]

Candler Field Veterans Day event takes off Nov. 8

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Rachel McDaniel

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Sunday, November 2. 2014

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The Candler Field Museum in Williamson will present its 8th annual Veterans Day Celebration Saturday, Nov. 8. [Full story »]

Virginia Lee Banks

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Staff Writer

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Thursday, October 30. 2014

Mrs. Virginia Lee Banks, age 84 of Griffin, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 at Brightmoor Hospice. [Full story »]

Fall fun, Halloween haunts

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Wednesday, October 29. 2014

By Sherri Ellington

For ghosts and goblins, princes and princesses – and even a slew of superheroes – the Downtown Development Authority Spooktacular event is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31. Halloween on the Square will include a costume contest and candy distribution at participating businesses.

The PCES Fire Station 6 located in Williamson on the corner Williamson/Zebulon Road and Reidsboro Road will be giving out Halloween Candy from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 31. [Full story »]

Pike's happy for Hunter

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, October 29. 2014

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By Greg Parrott

The San Francisco Giants are just one win away from capturing the 2014 World Series title. Pike’s own Hunter Strickland has seen time on the hill several times and has contributed to the Giants’ success thus far. Strickland is the only former Pirates player who has played in the World Series. [Full story »]

Public Notices

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, October 29. 2014

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Arrest Report

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Staff Writer

in Crime and Arrests

Wednesday, October 29. 2014

Between Monday, Oct. 20, and Monday, Oct. 27, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

John ‘Mickey’ Floyd

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Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Tuesday, October 28. 2014

Mr. John R. “Mickey” Floyd, age 78, of The Rock, Pike County, passed away Oct. 28, 2014, at his residence. [Full story »]

Zebulon PD chief resigns

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, October 28. 2014

Zebulon police chief Chuck Ledbetter resigned recently; city council members approved the resignation at a special called meeting Oct. 23. Council appointed Maj. Jonathan Hemphill as interim police chief until further action is taken by council. [Full story »]

Molena Turkey Fest this Saturday

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, October 28. 2014

The Molena Turkey Fest is getting a fresh start as the city celebrates its history by adding ‘turkey’ into the festival’s title. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include food vendors selling turkey, arts and crafts booths, inflatables, face painting and new events such as the Cruise In for antique and show cars. [Full story »]