Pike County

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Paramore has spent 20 years as the director of governmental affairs for Troy University as well as a decade on the Troy City Council.

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Rex Lumber Co. is planning to build a state-of-the-art lumber manufacturing facility in Pike County. The new Rex Lumber Co. plant will create more than 110 jobs and provide a significant economic boost to the region’s forest products industry. “Rex Lumber’s new … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A storm is brewing over Pike County as Republican primary candidates battle over same-sex marriage licenses. One Republican wants to make Pike County a welcoming center for same-sex couples; the other wants to stay out of the marriage business. Retiring Pike County Probate Judge Wes Allen in February of … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced during her Tuesday’s State of the State speech that Kimber Manufacturing Inc., a leading U.S. firearms manufacturer, has finalized plans to open a production facility in Troy, Alabama, where it will create 366 jobs and invest $38 million into the local economy over the … Continued

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter June’s financial disclosures showed some early leaders in fundraising in several State House races around Alabama. The deadline to file financial disclosures was midnight on June 7th. House District 89 Pike County’s Probate Judge Wes Allen has raised more money than his opponent in the race for House District … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Pike County Probate Judge Wes Allen (R) announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the District 89 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, covering Pike County and part of Dale County. Judge Allen said, , “For eight years, I have had a … Continued