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Troy woman killed in car accident
A single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon claimed the life of a Troy woman, according to a news release from the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
Volunteer fire units receive 'much needed' funds |
The chiefs of the volunteer fire departments in Pike County gathered at the Meeksville Fire Station on Monday afternoon for, what has become, an annual event.
Troopers investigate murder amidst holiday traffic blitz
In the midst of a massive enforcement effort by state troopers comes the news of a murder.
Driver charged in brothera s death
An early morning accident in rural Pike County Sunday claimed the life of a 20-year-old Brundidge man and leaves his brother charged with his murder.
The Johnson Center for the Arts has received a $3,000 grant from The Wachovia Foundation for its 2009 Art in the Curriculum program that is being offered to sixth, seventh and eighth grade teachers in Pike County schools July 13-16 at The Cultural Arts Studio and the Johnson Center for the Arts.
A 56-year-old man has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing a child less than 12 years old.
Pike County Veterans Affairs Service Officer Randy Ross was selected the 2009 State Veterans Affairs Service Officer of the Year.
Town reflects on barber's life
Brundidge Mayor Jimmy Ramage said it best. In the passing of Earl Stinson, Brundidge has lost an institution.
High temps take toll on county
Anyone spending time outdoors this month might find themselves breaking out in song - "It's been a cruel, cruel summer." At least that's how it may seem with temperatures reaching close to 100 degrees in the last few weeks.
Alabama Farmers Market Authority presents 'Buy Local' recipe competition
The Alabama Farmers Market Authority is looking for tried and true local recipes for the 2009 market season.
Johnny Garrett grins when he's called an old-fashioned father. He kind of likes the idea of that.
To Pike County residents, it's likely there seems to be no shortage of police officers.
The legal dispute between the Pike County Board of Education and several Goshen residents was settled Friday out of court.
90-year-old Pike County murder suspect dies but DA still plans to present case to grand jury
The Pike County, Alabama, district attorney plans to present a murder case to a grand jury although the 90-year-old suspect died earlier this week.
One hundred Troy Elementary School K-3 students are attending camp this week. But not the kind of "camp" one might imagine - " a summer reading camp.
Residents get court order to delay Goshen football coach hiring
WSFA 12 news following a developing story from Pike County. A dozen members of the Goshen community have sacked the Pike County School Board's plans to hire a new football coach for Goshen High.
My good friend, Steve Flowers of Troy, began writing a political col umn in the past few years and has, in my opinion, become the leading columnist on politics in Alabama in a very short period of time.
County governments join forces for grant
When it's time to apply for grants, Pike County governments often find themselves battling for funds.
Sales tax revenues throughout the county are down, indicating the poor economic condition of the nation has hit Pike County.
Girls State kicks off with two locals
Pike County has been represented well this week at Alabama Girls State on Troy Universitya s campus.