Entries by Rachel McDaniel

Arrest report

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, April 17. 2018

Between Monday, April 9, and Monday, April 16, area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Sassers purchase airport, Barnstormer’s Grill

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, April 17. 2018

Locals Keven and Linda Sasser recently purchased Peach State Aerodrome and Barnstormer’s Grill from the family of the late Ron Alexander, a well-known aviation enthusiast and former owner of Peach State Airport. [Full story »]

Erma Lavone McCard Mangham

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Monday, April 16. 2018

Mrs. Erma Lavone McCard Mangham, 80, of Meansville died April 15, 2018 at her residence. [Full story »]

PCMS softball standout offered full scholarship

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Friday, April 13. 2018

Middle schooler Alana Crenshaw has worked hard to maintain all As in accelerated and honors classes and to improve her skills as a softball catcher and her hard work paid off. She started playing softball at age 8 and as an eighth grader has accepted an offer and verbally committed to a full scholarship offered by Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. She plays catcher for Pike County Middle School and a travel ball team, Georgia Impact Premier 04 - Fisher. [Full story »]

SeaWolves coaches help Paralympians in New Zealand

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Friday, April 13. 2018

Local coaches for the SeaWolves swim team were recently hired to consult with the New Zealand Olympic and Paralympic swim teams. Eric and Carrie Snell recently travelled to New Zealand for a week-long trip of consulting and product design. They are also the owners of the Pike County-based swim product company, SwimmersBest.com. [Full story »]

Advo-Kids CASA training set for April 19

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, April 13. 2018

Local volunteers are being sought to help serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster children and kids who are abused at their homes. Katie Gunter, Volunteer Support Coordinator with Advo-Kids CASA, is encouraging those interested in helping to attend a new training course on April 19. [Full story »]

Ed “Pee Wee” Bentley

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Thursday, April 12. 2018

Mr. Ed “Pee Wee” Bentley, age 87 of Zebulon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born in Coweta County, Georgia on February 6, 1931. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Eva Cochran Bentley; son, Avery Bentley; sister, Louise Winkles; brother, Sid Bentley. [Full story »]

Pirates soccer completes undefeated season in region play

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Wednesday, April 11. 2018

By Jim Asher

The PCHS Pirates travelled to Macon to wrap up the region schedule with a match-up against Westside High School on Tuesday, April 3. In another dominating win, the Pirates completed their perfect region season. [Full story »]

Merita Elaine W. Dowdy

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Tuesday, April 10. 2018

Merita Elaine W. Dowdy, age 76 of Williamson passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018. [Full story »]

Budget meetings, hearings set

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, April 10. 2018

Pike commissioners will be presented with the recommended Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget during the regular monthly meeting Wednesday, April 11 at 9 a.m. The budget year starts July 1. [Full story »]

Williamson to hold rededication ceremony for Huey on May 12

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, April 10. 2018

Citizens in the area will celebrate the renovation of Williamson’s helicopter with a rededication ceremony set for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 12. The city’s Vietnam-era Army UH-1 ‘Huey’ that sits under the new helicopter pavilion was completely restored by local volunteers at very little cost to the city. Steps have also been taken to prevent future damage or deterioration. The rededication ceremony will include a flyover of a former Army Huey and a former Army Cobra Attack Helicopter from the same era. They will be flown by the Sky Soldiers from the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation in Hampton and will land at Alexander Memorial Airport where helicopter rides will be offered at a discounted rate following the rededication ceremony. One of the main volunteers who restored the Huey is a life member of AAHF - Bill James. [Full story »]

Arrest report

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, April 10. 2018

Between Tuesday, April 4, and Monday, April 9, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Pirates sweep No. 2 ranked Jackson, lead the region

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, April 10. 2018

The Pirates (15-5, 8-0) defeated the No. 2 state ranked Jackson Red Devils (18-2, 6-2) on Friday night by a score of 11-3. The win gave the Pirates the sweep over the Red Devils and a two game lead in region 4-AAA. The Pirates just need two more region wins in order to win back to back region championships. [Full story »]

Geiger’s Counter: A rare politician who made an impact

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, April 10. 2018

The political primaries loom May 22 and hordes of candidates are roaming the state, various districts and precincts looking for my vote and yours. [Full story »]

C’Bo Flemister shines at track meet; boys team takes eighth

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Friday, April 6. 2018

The Pike County Track teams competed at the Friday Night Lights track meet at Starr’s Mill High School last Friday. The event saw more than 25 schools compete including some from Alabama. [Full story »]