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‘Trojan Ale’ set to debut at Troy Trojans football season opener
TROY, Ala. (WSFA) - Troy University Athletics announced Friday that a new craft beer will be available at “The Vet” as part of the 2024 season. The new craft beer, “Trojan Ale,” was made possible through a partnership with Troy Athletics, Folklore Brewing and Meadery, and Horn Beverage. The session blonde ale is the university’s first officially licensed craft beer. It will debut to the public at Troy’s football season opener against Nevada on August 31 at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Vehicle stop leads to Montgomery man’s arrest on drug trafficking charge
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery man is in jail after a traffic stop revealed that he was in possession of over 15 grams of fentanyl. According to court records, on Thursday around 3:22 p.m., special operations units conducted a traffic stop near Rutland Street and West Tuskegee after the driver, identified as Lil Eryck Jacoy Caldwell, failed to use a turn signal or stop at a stop sign.
Shooting victim shows up at Montgomery hospital in life-threatening condition
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police have launched an investigation after a shooting victim showed up at a local hospital in life-threatening condition. Police responded to the hospital around 1:15 a.m., where they found the victim was being treated for a life-threatening gunshot wound. Investigators have since determined the shooting...
Alabama officer reaches ‘confidential’ settlement over deadly police dog bite
The family of a man killed by a police dog in Montgomery has settled part of their federal lawsuit, reaching a “confidential” agreement with the K-9 handler who unleashed the dog. Walter Pettaway, a 51-year-old Black man, bled to death after a police dog named Niko bit his...
Dothan native represents district at Democratic National Convention
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Mary Elizabeth Parker’s interest in politics began in the sixth grade, which, according to her, was probably a bit soon. A recent graduate of Samford University, Parker is now headed to Chicago as a delegate for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The opportunity stemmed from...
Troy Football Fan Day, Kickoff Party set for Saturday
TROY, Ala. (WTVY) - Football season is ready to get kicked off and the Troy Trojans are ready to do so in style. The team is set to host their Fan Day on Saturday, August 17 from Veterans Memorial Stadium. Starting at 10 a.m., fans will be able to watch...
Laura Aaron Mixon memorial scholarship aims to spread “love and light” to new choral students
In honor of longtime music educator and former Troy University faculty member, the Laura Aaron Mixon Memorial Choral Scholarship has been established to help support budding choral music educators. Mixon earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from TROY and eventually went on to become a member...
AU students report deplorable apartment conditions, city inspectors involved
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – A group of Auburn University students faced an unexpected nightmare as they attempted to move into Yugo Auburn North, an off-campus apartment complex, where they were promised modern and clean accommodations for the fall semester. Instead, they found units so poorly maintained some opted to stay in hotels rather than face […]
27 years since Alabama teen Kemberly Ramer disappeared from her home
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Thursday, it has been exactly 27 years since a 17-year-old Opp, Alabama girl disappeared from her home, never to be seen again. Kemberly Ramer was about to be a senior in high school. After graduation, she planned to go to college in Mobile. The night she disappeared, Kem had […]
Troy Athletics mourns passing of team physician, Dr. Mickey DiChiara
Longtime Troy University Athletics team physician Dr. Peter “Mickey” DiChiara passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, at the age of 73. DiChiara spent nearly four decades as a team physician for Troy Athletics. DiChiara is a Bessemer native and attended University of Alabama, serving as photographer for The Crimson White. DiChiara served in the U.S. […] The post Troy Athletics mourns passing of team physician, Dr. Mickey DiChiara appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Eagles fall in competitive season opener
TROY, Ala. — In an aggressive match, Eastern scored late in the first half to tie it one a piece. A slow start in the second half, and a set piece header from Troy would be the deciding factor in the 2-1 defeat. A humid and hot day on...
Candy Crawl moving to Wetumpka Sports Complex
Ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses looking for the Coosa Candy Crawl will need to visit the Wetumpka Sports Complex. For the last three years, the growing event has been hosted by Main Street Wetumpka in downtown. But to accommodate more trick-or-treaters, more businesses and to make it safer the event was moved.
TJ Finley reunites with Auburn football transfer WR on third team together
TJ Finley and Koy Moore are teammates for the third time now with the latter's transfer to Western Kentucky now complete. Both started at LSU and had two-year pit stops with the Auburn football program. Finley was brought to the Plains in 2021 as Bryan Harsin's way of assuring improvement...
Elmore inmates relocated during renovations
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Soon, Elmore Correctional Facility will undergo bathroom renovations, which will lead to displacing inmates to Draper Correctional Facility during the construction period. Inmates from one of the six dorms will be transferred to Draper at a time while renovations are taking place. Elmore currently...
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