The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Updated: Ray Dr. shooter arrested

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Wednesday, April 23. 2014

Updated: 6 hours ago

A third suspect in the April 9 shooting on Ray Dr. south of Meansville was arrested Wednesday, according to information obtained by The Journal Reporter. [Full story »]

Pirates, Lady Pirates lead region

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, April 23. 2014

The Pirates and Lady Pirates soccer teams added two more wins to their winning records last week. [Full story »]

Post 197 helps retired veteran

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, April 23. 2014

Members of American Legion Post 197 recently made a retired veteran’s home more accessible by building a ramp to his front door. [Full story »]

Public Notices

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Wednesday, April 23. 2014

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Arrest Report

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Wednesday, April 23. 2014

Between Monday, April 14, and Monday, April 21, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Judge Crawford faces major surgery

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, April 22. 2014

Griffin circuit superior court Judge Mack Crawford is hospitalized and faces major surgery Wednesday. [Full story »]

Geiger’s Counter: The Captain should go down with the ship

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, April 22. 2014

It was quite hectic as the Titanic - thought to be unsinkable - did precisely that. There were many stories of the fate of Capt. Edward J. Smith who captained the doomed luxury liner on its maiden and last voyage. [Full story »]

Fashion-fundraiser set for Saturday

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, April 22. 2014

Models from 6 to 86 years old have already signed up to be part of a special fashion event this weekend. A fundraising fashion show will be held Saturday, April 26 to benefit the students at the former Boys and Girls Club in Concord. The new program is called REACH which stands for Resources Elevating All Children Higher. [Full story »]

Candidate forums set for April 28, May 6

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, April 22. 2014

Advanced voting for the May 20 election will be held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting April 28 through May 16. [Full story »]

Pirates crush Henry County

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, April 21. 2014

By Greg Parrott

Once again, the Pirates had only one game last week due to inclement weather. [Full story »]

A preview of the 4.23.2014 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, April 21. 2014

Second arrest:
Barnesville woman charged with murder in Ray Dr. shooting led cops to murder weapon.

Farm Day:
Students learn first hand about Pike's agriculture community and frolic with farm animals.

Election update:
Candidate forums set for April 28 and May 6; Williamson sets special election.

Shaken not stirred:
Williamson seismometer racks up reams of interesting data.

Ramping up:
Members of American Legion Post 197 complete ramp at home of 90-year-old Army vet.

Pick Up Pike needs volunteers May 10

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, April 21. 2014

Pick Up Pike, a grassroots citizens’ organization that is working to clean up the streets of the county, is calling for a county-wide anti-litter pick up day May 10 in Williamson. [Full story »]

Second arrest made in Meansville murder

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, April 21. 2014

A second arrest has been made by investigators in the ongoing murder investigation that occurred on Ray Drive in Pike County. Mylidah Harris, a black female from Barnesville, has been arrested for murder and armed robbery. [Full story »]

Special election for Williamson's Post 1 seat

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, April 18. 2014

Williamson recently announced its notice of special election and notice of candidate qualification period after the resignation of a board member. A special election will be held May 20 to fill the seat and qualifying will be held Wednesday, April 23 through Friday April 25. [Full story »]

PCHS Literary Team wins region

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Friday, April 18. 2014

Pike County High School students earned many medals for outstanding performances at this year’s Literary Competition at Jackson High School in March. The team won first place in the region competition and earned second place at the state competition. [Full story »]