Breaking; Dickey Meeks has announced his retirement from coaching after 39-years, 35 as head coach, including last 2 seasons at Pittsburg.

— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) December 8, 2014

Meeks won a state championship at Chapel Hill in 1989 and Henderson in 2010. He retires w/an overall record of 245-175-6 (checking on this)

— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) December 8, 2014

Meeks coaches 8-yrs in La., 8 at Chapel Hill, 4 at Pine Tree, 6 at Mount Vernon, 7 at Henderson as 2 at Pittsburg.

— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) December 8, 2014

Meeks, who had heart valve surgery in the spring, needs double knee replacement, "I want to do this now so I can enjoy rest of my life."

— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) December 8, 2014

Meeks also told me, "39-yrs is a long time in coaching business, I've loved it but I'm hoping my wife and I can retire at the same time."

— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) December 8, 2014