Entries by Andrew Odom

Snow is gone; Pike reacts

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Tuesday, March 3. 2009

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Now that the snow has almost completely melted away we thought it would be appropriate (and a little fun) to ask our readers, "How did you spend your day of snow?"

So, how did you spend it? Leave us a comment and let us know! [Full story »]

Gordon Men’s Basketball Team Advances to Region Play

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Andrew Odom

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Tuesday, March 3. 2009

The Gordon College Men’s Basketball team will face South Georgia Tech Thursday in the first round of NJCAA Region 17 play. [Full story »]

1/3 of wells tested positive for bacteria

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Friday, February 27. 2009

County and city water lines serve about 1,000 residents in Pike County but most people rely on wells for their water. The Health Department recommends annual testing of bored and drilled wells for bacteria. [Full story »]

Pike County High School Body Building Competition

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pike County School Auditorium muscles will be in full flex. [Full story »]

Easy turkey breast

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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Part of eating on a budget is knowing how to take advantage of your local grocer's weekly sales. On sale at Freshway this week is turkey breast. Here is a simple recipe to take advantage of such a sale. [Full story »]

Archery club not on target

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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The first tournament of a proposed archery club is on hold until the board of appeals gets additional information. [Full story »]

Stargazers gather

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Wednesday, February 25. 2009

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Stargazers will gather on the courthouse lawn Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. for a telescope viewing of the planet Venus and other celestial objects presented by Gordon College astronomy professor Dr. Richard Schmude Jr. [Full story »]

Norwood wrestles to fourth in the state

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Wednesday, February 25. 2009

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The wrestling team finished in 18th place in the state last weekend. Six wrestlers went to the state and all won at least one match to put them in the top 12. [Full story »]

Criterion Reference Competency Tests

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Tuesday, February 24. 2009

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Middle School CRCT (Criterion Reference Competency Tests) Night will be on Tuesday, March 3rd from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pike County Middle School. [Full story »]

Mardi Gras King Cake

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Andrew Odom

in Food and Features

Tuesday, February 24. 2009

The King Cake is a New Orleans tradition that involves a pastry, a small plastic baby, and a party. [Full story »]

Rise in crime, fear of ban cause surge in carrying of concealed weapons

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Andrew Odom

in Opinions

Thursday, February 19. 2009

In light of the recent homicides in Lamar County extending to other parts of Middle Georgia the feeling of helplessness and insecurity have grown considerably. [Full story »]

Making life better for senior citizens

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Thursday, February 19. 2009

New benches, a horseshoe pit and a brick fire ring behind the Allie Bankston Edwards Senior Center will provide older Pike countians a place to gather outdoors. [Full story »]

Burglary suspects arrested in Jonesboro

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Wednesday, February 18. 2009

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Two Jonesboro men were arrested in connection with a burglary at a Meansville residence and an arrest warrant has been issued for a third suspect. [Full story »]

Beef, Broccoli, Mushroom Stir Fry

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Andrew Odom

in Food and Features

Wednesday, February 18. 2009

The main ingredients of this stir fry are all on sale this week at your favorite, local grocery store. See the ad in this week's newspaper and on the web for other foods to complete your grocery list. [Full story »]

Weis lawyers reinstated; judge keeps murder case

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Wednesday, February 18. 2009

The death penalty case against Jamie Ryan Weis is expected to move forward with the reinstatement of Atlanta attorneys Thomas West and Robert Citronberg as his counsel. A motion to recuse Judge Johnnie Caldwell in the case was denied. [Full story »]