The Pike County Journal-Reporter

County's unemployment lowest in region

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Friday, February 12. 2010

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Pike County's unemployment rate fell again in December to 10.7%, allowing it to regain its long held position as best employed county in the 10-county Three Rivers region. Pike's unemployment was down from 11% in November.
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Unemployment falls slightly in November

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, January 1. 2010

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Pike County’s unemployment rate fell slightly in November to 11.1%, making it the third lowest in the 10-county Three Rivers region. Pike’s unemployment was down from 11.8% in October. [Full story »]

Unemployment still rising

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Sherri Ellington

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Friday, December 4. 2009

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While the numbers are in double digits, joblessness in Pike seems to be stabilizing. Pike's unemployment was 11.9% in October, up from 11.6% in September. [Full story »]

Pike County sees more jobless in June

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, July 28. 2009

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Pike County’s jobless rate rose dramatically to 12.1% in June, up from 10.2% in May. This is the third month in a row Pike has joined surrounding counties with double digit unemployment. [Full story »]

Unemployment high, region lowest still

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Sherri Ellington

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Saturday, February 7. 2009

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Reflecting the dismal economy nationwide, Pike County’s jobless rate rose slightly in December to 8.1%, up from 7.7% in November. It is still the lowest in the McIntosh Trail Region. [Full story »]