The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Everyone is invited to enjoy the second annual Williamson Bike Parade set for Saturday, May 25 at the Benson Hilley Park walking trail. The event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. and kids and adults of all ages can join the fun. [Full story »] 

Mrs. Jonel Walker Turner, age 83, of Concord, passed away May 20, 2019. She was born in Atlanta, daughter of the late John Walker and Nell Blalock Walker. Jonel was a member of The Church of Joy in Williamson. She was an amazing wife, loving mother, grandmother and sister. Jonel was a selfless person who had a heart full of love. She was also a prayer warrior who looked forward to her heavenly home. [Full story »] 

Mr. Donald Ray “Mac” McCullough, age 73, of Williamson, passed away May 18, 2019, at Upson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1945, son of the late Doyle McCullough and Dorothy O’Quinn McCullough. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 31 years, and was Union Representative for 23 of those years before retiring. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church, Montgomery Lodge #31 in Zebulon and the Griffin Shrine Club.  Mac was an avid Florida Gator’s football fan. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on guns. He was a fun-loving jokester who never met a stranger. [Full story »] 

The American Legion Post 197 Family is organizing a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 27 and entries are needed by May 22. Email pikepost197@gmail.com or yerkess986@gmail.com to request an application. Applications can be returned by email, dropped off at 645 Meansville Street in Zebulon or mailed to P.O. Box 781, Zebulon, 30295. Lineup for the parade will start at 9 a.m. in front of the elementary school and the parade will kick off at 10 a.m. [Full story »] 

The library is currently accepting applications for teen and adult volunteers! All applicants must be over the age of 14 and attend a training session on either May 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. or May 25 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. [Full story »]