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Light at the end of the tunnel after a soggy week
DOTHAN, ALA. (WDHN) – Right on track, the Wiregrass has been in and out of showers and thunderstorms all of Wednesday afternoon. Luckily, the heaviest rain and flooding concerns have stayed south and north of our area. Heading into Wednesday evening, the threat of a few showers will continue,...
2 new arrests made in Blakely shooting investigation
BLAKELY, Ga. (WALB) - Two more suspects have been arrested following at July 17 shooting. WALB previously reported that a 17-year-old was arrested after gunshots were fired at a home on Palmetto Avenue. On Wednesday, July 24, Blakely police announced the two other suspects connected to the shooting were in...
Wow! States With The Most Understaffed Prisons Include Alabama
In America, there are many concerns that citizens have when surrounding jobs. Fox Business says that what was called the "Great Resignation" back in 2021 where workers quit their jobs due to low pay, no opportunities for advancement, and feeling disrespected could happen again soon in the United States. These...
Alabama father charged in death of teen son found in backyard freezer has died awaiting trial
An Alabama man awaiting trial in the death of his special needs son has died. Michael Shane Halstead and Karen Tysinger Halstead, both 44, were charged late last year with reckless manslaughter and corpse abuse in the death of their son, 19-year-old Logan Halstead, whose remains were found in a backyard freezer.
Former Alabama Supreme Court justice, child advocate Mark Kennedy has died
Mark Kennedy, a former Alabama Supreme Court Justice who helped start an organization to prevent child abuse because of what he saw on the bench, has died. Kennedy, 72, died peacefully at his home in Montgomery on July 17, surrounded by family according to his obituary. Kennedy, a native of...
Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Houston County Wednesday
On Wednesday at 6:14 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 7 p.m. for Houston County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 6:14 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Cottonwood to near Marianna to...
Alabama governor visits Andalusia, speaks to students about their education
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey made a visit to Andalusia on Wednesday to instill the importance of knowledge to students. “Strong students lead to a strong Alabama” was Governor Ivey’s main message to students at the Coleman-Robertson Center’s Summer Program. She spoke about learning...
Caroleene Dobson, Congressional candidate for District 2, again visits Troy
Prior to speaking to the Pike County Republican Women today, Congressional District 2 candidate Caroleene Dobson made a stop by The Messenger’s office. The Republican candidate is running against Democrat Shomari Figures for the open seat in Alabama District 2. Today’s visit comes on the heels of several other visits Dobson has made to Pike […] The post Caroleene Dobson, Congressional candidate for District 2, again visits Troy appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Eufaula Verizon store to give away free backpacks, school supplies
EUFAULA, Ala. (WTVM) - As the new school year approaches, Round Room, an authorized Verizon retailer, is gearing up for its 12th annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway.” The event aims to support local families by providing free backpacks to children. The giveaway will kick off this Sunday at...
Something ‘a-fowl’ in Brundidge
There’s an old saying that “There’s something rotten in Denmark.” Well, there’s something rotten in the vicinity of the transfer truck parking lot just off S.A. Graham Blvd. in Brundidge and across for the Dollar General. On Saturday morning, several shoppers leaving the Dollar General noticed a foul odor. Donna Hogan, of Brundidge, was among […] The post Something ‘a-fowl’ in Brundidge appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
State and local officials cut ribbon on Garden City River Park & fire station improvements
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other local leaders gathered for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Garden City Fire Department’s new fire station Wednesday, July 24, to officially unveil improvements at Garden City River Park.
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