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Getting involved in Pike County
The 2024 Pike County Community Resource Fair on Tuesday night at the Troy Recreation Center was a huge success. The free, family-friendly event was an opportunity to meet community agencies and partners. “We had over 50 vendors and more than 400 Pike County citizens attend the community resource fair,” said Abby Peters, Pike County Extension […] The post Getting involved in Pike County appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Back Home: DeAndre Pitts joins CHHS Baseball staff
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Former Pike County head baseball coach DeAndre Pitts has joined the Charles Henderson High School baseball coaching staff. Pitts is a graduate of CHHS, where he was a two-time all-state infielder for the Trojans, helping CHHS capture the 2014 Class 5A State Championship. Pitts earned a .415 batting average with 16 doubles, seven home runs and 57 RBIs as a senior at CHHS.
Reception to be held honoring Johnson Center ‘Pioneers’
On Sunday, August 11, the Board of Directors of the Johnson Center for the Arts invites the public to a reception honoring the late Mack Gibson, who served as chairman of the board of the cultural arts center for 14 years. He was the first board chairman serving until September 2026. The reception will be […] The post Reception to be held honoring Johnson Center ‘Pioneers’ appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Carr, Poindexter named recipients of MJB Scholarship
Representatives of the Maggie J. Bryant Scholarship Fund have announced two students as recipients of the 2024 scholarship. The MJB Scholarship Fund was established in 2020 to assist deserving students further their education and embracing the value of lifelong learning and community leadership. The scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of Maggie […] The post Carr, Poindexter named recipients of MJB Scholarship appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Pike County Resource Fair tonight
Tonight, August 5, is the night to “Get Involved Pike County!” The 2024 Pike County Community Resource Fair will be from 4 unit 6 p.m. TONIGHT at the Troy Recreation Center at 601 Enzor Road. Come, meet community agencies and partners at a free, family-friendly event. The post Pike County Resource Fair tonight appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
JCA to host reception honoring Mack Gibson and Holman and Ethel Johnson
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Sunday August 11, the Board of Directors of the Johnson Center for the Arts invites the public to a reception honoring the late Mack Gibson. Gibson served as chairman of the board of the cultural arts center for 14 years. He was the first board chairman serving until September 2016.
Heat advisory affecting Alabama Saturday
On Friday at 2:35 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Saturday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Lowndes, Montgomery, Pike and Barbour counties. Weather service Heat safety: Protecting yourself in hot conditions. Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Seek cool...
Do the most good, support the Salvation Army
The Pike County Salvation Army Service Center and Thrift Store in Troy is busier than ever. Donna Kidd, Center manager, said, usually, at this time of year, the service center is extremely busy one day a week but, this year, the center is that busy two days and more. “We continue to have so many […] The post Do the most good, support the Salvation Army appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County man pleads guilty to possession of child porn
Yuchen Wu, 34, of Troy, and a Chinese national, pleaded guilty in Pike County Circuit Court to one count of possession of obscene matter depicting a person under the age of 17, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced this week. “Child pornography is a scourge on our society and must...
Funeral services for Capt. Doug Wheeler Saturday
The Pike County community is saddened by the death of Captain Doug Wheeler. Wheeler began his law enforcement career with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office in March of 1982. He was named Officer of the Year in 1991 and recognized for his undercover drug work with the Dothan Narcotics Unit, to which his work led […] The post Funeral services for Capt. Doug Wheeler Saturday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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