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Wilma’s Beauty Salon closes, women weep
There’s a time for everything. But, there just doesn’t seem to be a right time for the closing of Wilma’s Beauty Salon on South Brundidge Street in Troy. Wilma Mullis opened the beauty salon during the days of bobby pins and finger waves and, almost overnight, “Wilma’s” was the place of choice for women near […] The post Wilma’s Beauty Salon closes, women weep appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Until there’s no hunger
Around this time every year, the Pike County Salvation Army Service Centers hosts the Empty Bowls Luncheon in an effort to fill empty bowls here at home and far beyond. Once again, of Friday the caring showed through, said Donna Kidd, service center manager. “Our community has always had a caring and giving spirt and, […] The post Until there’s no hunger appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Tables are set, soup is on
Today is the 15th year for the Pike County Salvation Army’s Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon. The “soup kitchen” will open at 11 and close at 2 p.m. Admission is $20 and will include soups for every taste. However, Donna Kidd, local Salvation Army director, said one bowl of homemade soup is never enough. “So, go […] The post Tables are set, soup is on appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Sun could be 80 percent obscured during eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible to fortunate observers in the United States along a narrow band, approximately 115 miles wide, that will cross 15 states from Texas to Maine. Clearer skies will provide an uninterrupted watching experience, while more clouds make it more likely the event could be […] The post Sun could be 80 percent obscured during eclipse appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Cattlemen’s Auction is Saturday
The Pike County Cattlemen’s Equipment Auction is set from 8 a.m. until… on Saturday at Cattleman Park. Admission is free. No auction items will be accepted today. The Cattlemen will be getting ready for another great day of bidding and buying on Saturday. And, anything goes on the auction block, from well-used farm equipment to […] The post Cattlemen’s Auction is Saturday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
JCA to host School of Music honors recital
As often, there is exciting news from the Troy University John M. Long School of Music at Troy University. The annual Honors Recital, in which the best music students are chosen by audition to be featured in a concert is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18. Dr. Scott Sexton, said this year’s concert is […] The post JCA to host School of Music honors recital appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Lumber company owner donates wood bowls to Empty Bowls fundraiser
Don Dickert can look at a piece of wood and envision what it could become –something beautiful; something interesting or perhaps, something a little wacky. Dickert owns and operates Dickert Lumber Company in Brundidge. So, he knows lumber inside and out. He looks at every piece of lumber that comes to the mill and he […] The post Lumber company owner donates wood bowls to Empty Bowls fundraiser appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County restaurants among Bama’s Best 100 Dishes
The Alabama Tourist Department has released its very popular “100 Dishes To Eat in Alabama.” To make the brochure easier to navigate, the state had been split into four regions: North, Central, South and Gulf Coast. Pike County is in the South region and has several entries to brag about and, perhaps, a puzzler. Troy’s […] The post Pike County restaurants among Bama’s Best 100 Dishes appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Upcoming Events
APRIL 4: EINSTEIN! 7 p.m. at the Crosby Theater. Actor Jack Fry brings the iconic Albert Einstein to life in a play that touches on his life and his theory of relativity. APRIL 5: EMPTY BOWLS LUNCHEON at Bush Baptist Church, Troy 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Admission-$20, includes soup, entertainment, silent auction & empty bowl […] The post Upcoming Events appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County Cattlemen’s Equipment Auction is Saturday
The Pike County Cattlemen’s Equipment Auction is set from 8 a.m. until… on Saturday at Cattleman Park. Admission is free. On the auction block is everything from well-used farm equipment to GMC trucks to an outhouse to an antique to a barrel of bottles to popcorn machine. There is no admission to the auction. Come […] The post Pike County Cattlemen’s Equipment Auction is Saturday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Cattlemen’s Auction: The countdown has begun
The countdown to the Pike County Cattlemen’s Annual Equipment on Saturday, April 6 at Cattleman Park has begun. The gates will open at 8 a.m. and will close when the last items are sold. However, first things first. Before any auction anywhere, there must be items on the auction block. And, already, the grounds next […] The post Cattlemen’s Auction: The countdown has begun appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Empty Bowls? Soup’s On!
The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Pike County Salvation Army is set for 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday at the fellowship hall of Bush Baptist Church. Donn Kidd, Pike County Salvation Army service center manager, said the Empty Bowls Luncheon is a reminder of hunger throughout the world and how blessed we are […] The post Empty Bowls? Soup’s On! appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Ozark woman jailed for arson
An Ozark woman has been charged with domestic violence and arson after an incident in the Tarentum community. Pike County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. David Thomas said deputies responded to a domestic violence call in the 1900 block of County Road 3329 in Tarentum on March 27. When deputies arrived, Thomas said they made contact with […] The post Ozark woman jailed for arson appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
‘Empty Bowls Lunch’ Friday at Bush Baptist
The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Pike County Salvation Army is set for Friday, April 5 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the fellowship hall of Bush Baptist Church on George Wallace Dr. in Troy. Donn Kidd, Pike County Salvation Army service center manager, said the Empty Bowls Luncheon is a reminder of […] The post ‘Empty Bowls Lunch’ Friday at Bush Baptist appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Cattlemen’s auction is set for April 6
The long awaited and greatly anticipated Pike County Cattlemen’s Annual Equipment Auction is set for Saturday, April 6 at Cattleman Park. The gates will open at 8 a.m. and will close when the last items are sold. The Cattlemen began receiving auction items on March 29 and on March 30 and April 1-4 between the […] The post Cattlemen’s auction is set for April 6 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
The Rock Building: Back in Troy’s conversation
The Rock Building was constructed in 1916 by local workers and stone masons from the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and from field rocks from every corner of Pike County. Each and every rock in the building has the handprint of somebody from Pike County on it. Farmers donated rocks turned over by plows in the […] The post The Rock Building: Back in Troy’s conversation appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
The Pike County Cattlemen’s Auction is set for Saturday, April 6
The long awaited and greatly anticipated Pike County Cattlemen’s Annual Equipment Auction is set for Saturday, April 6 at Cattleman Park. The gates will open at 8 a.m. and will close when the last items are sold. The Cattlemen will begin receiving auction items on March 29 and following on March 30 and April 1-4 […] The post The Pike County Cattlemen’s Auction is set for Saturday, April 6 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Empty Bowls Luncheon April 5 at Bush Baptist
There is a vast difference between being hungry and knowing hunger. Each year, the Pike County Salvation Army’s Empty Bowls Luncheon helps feed the hungry here at home -our friends and neighbors, said Donna Kidd, Pike County Salvation Army Service Center manager. “The Pike County Salvation Army’s Empty Bowls Luncheon is set for 11 a.m. […] The post Empty Bowls Luncheon April 5 at Bush Baptist appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
VINE CHURCH TO HOST COMMUNITY-WIDE BABY SHOWER
The belief of Vine Church in Troy is that all families should have access to essentials when bringing new life into the world. To put legs to the belief, Vine Church will cohost a community-wide baby shower with Sav-a-Life, Troy on April 21. “We are so proud to have Sav-a-Life Troy in our community doing […] The post VINE CHURCH TO HOST COMMUNITY-WIDE BABY SHOWER appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Resurfacing project on U.S. Highway 29 begins Monday
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin resurfacing of U.S. Highway 29 in Troy on Monday, April 1. The project will consist of planning and resurfacing U.S. Highway 29 from just north of the U.S. Highway 231 overpass to Needmore Road in Troy. Lane closures are expected throughout the project and travelers should plan […] The post Resurfacing project on U.S. Highway 29 begins Monday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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