Banks News

The Pike County Salvation Army Service Centera s Red Kettle Campaign will get a big boost Friday when local politicians ring the bell and turn the Red Kettle to gold.

The town of Goshen's not exactly a tourist destination, but it does boast a bit of unique hillbilly history.

Commissioners have not hidden the fact that the Pike County budget has undergone its hard ships in the last year, particularly in the county road department.

The Troy Arts Council is doing something really wonderful for the young people of Pike County by bringing renowned classical pianist Robert Cowan for performances at two local schools.

Teachers are always searching for new ways to keep studentsa attention, and thata s just what two teachers at Banks School have done.

Two men were arrested Friday and have been charged with robbing Banks Buy Rite. At 11:52 a.m. Friday, Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas said the department received a call that the store had been robbed.

Six local men were arrested this week, after a vehicle and home were broken into last month.

The Pike County School System will host its second annual Parent Expo Night from 5:30 until 7:30 Thursday night, Sept.

Residents living in rural Pike County will soon be paying more for power. South Alabama Electric Cooperative, the utility provider for residents in Banks, Goshen and outside the Troy and Brundidge power areas, has announced residents will see an average 4.7 percent increase on their bills beginning Aug.

The engines started a long time ago with the desire to do something for Jerrya s Kids.

A 56-year-old man has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing a child less than 12 years old.

When it's time to apply for grants, Pike County governments often find themselves battling for funds.

Pike County Schools have kept its funds in line with state requirements. At least thata s what an unqualified opinion from the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts for its FY 2007-2008 audit, said when it was announced at Mondaya s school board meeting.