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University Police offering shuttle services to drunk students
By Tyler Steele Tyler Steele is a Troy University student and intern at The Messenger. After a long day of lectures, studying, and running around the campus of Troy University, many students like to spend their Friday nights at dinner with their friends. After a few mixed drinks at the bar, many of these students […] The post University Police offering shuttle services to drunk students appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Dustin Byrd pleads guilty to 2021 Pike County murder
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Goshen native Dustyn Byrd entered a guilty plea to the charge of murder for the 2021 killing of Jena Jo Milani. Byrd was scheduled to begin trial for the murder on Feb. 27 but due to an illness and unforeseen scheduling conflicts the trial was continued and the State of Alabama […] The post Dustin Byrd pleads guilty to 2021 Pike County murder appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pine needle basket class at JCA
Artisan Shelia Brooks is bringing her craft of pine needle basket weaving from Union Springs to the Johnson Center for the Arts. Andrea Pack, JCA director, said Brooks is a familiar face at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama on Pioneer Days, demonstrating her craft. “But, the Johnson Center s providing local residents with the chance to learn how […] The post Pine needle basket class at JCA appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Free prostate cancer screening March 23
Men, did you know that prostate cancer is the second leading cause of male-related death in the United States? Men, did you know that African-American men are at special risk for the disease, which is the highest death rate for prostate cancer of any racial or ethnic group in the United States? Men, did you […] The post Free prostate cancer screening March 23 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Abby Peters to serve as Farm-City chairman
The Pike County Farm-City Committee met on February 26 at the Pike County Extension Office. As a matter of old business, the membership discussed the 2023 Farm-City Taste of Pike County banquet/dinner. The committee deemed the banquet/dinner a success as determined by the attendance and the enjoyment of the dinner. Nominations were opened for the […] The post Abby Peters to serve as Farm-City chairman appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Unique Services holds first event
Sheik Styling Salon Cooperation (Nonprofit 501c3) presented its first event of Unique Services, on Saturday, located at Sheik Styling Salon, 717 North Notch Street. At this event, there were eleven youth that participated. There were participants that were represented from Charles Henderson High School, Pike County High School and New Life Christian Academy. The next […] The post Unique Services holds first event appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Art Day inspires students
Trojan Art Day on Friday was chilly and damp but Mother Nature couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those who came to learn more about art from university instructors, volunteer artists and from student artists themselves. Dr. Kelly Berwager, Troy University art education advisor and organizer of Troy Art Day 2024 said approximately 450 students from […] The post Art Day inspires students appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
JCA to host artist reception for Zdenka Kritic Thursday night
The community of Troy is invited to an artist’s reception from 5 until 7p.m. Thursday at the Johnson Center for the Arts honoring Zdenka Kritic. Andrea Pack, JCA director, said the reception is a time to meet the artist and other art lovers from around Troy, and see the new body of work by Alabama […] The post JCA to host artist reception for Zdenka Kritic Thursday night appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Will James Scholarships honor writer of the old west
The Will James Society offers two scholarships, one high school girl and one high school boy, each year. The scholarship program is designed to benefit students who are planning a career or profession in the agricultural and farming world, horsemanship, veterinary, journalism and art said Will James Society President B.B. Palmer of Troy. Past recipients […] The post Will James Scholarships honor writer of the old west appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
On the road again: Nonagenarian gets driver’s license renewed
At age 92, Sweetie Mae Siler, a nonagenarian, has renewed her driver’s license. Being a legal driver, she can get behind the wheel go anywhere she wants. However, Miss Sweetie Mae as she is affectionately known, has little desire and no plans to “get behind the wheel.” “Where would I go?” she asked laughing. “I […] The post On the road again: Nonagenarian gets driver’s license renewed appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Primary Election set for Tuesday
Alabama’s Primary Election will be held on Tuesday. The only local election ontheballot if for Pike County Commission District 1. Democrats Sam C. Green and Greg Wright are competing for the commission seat that was vacated by Homer Wright. The other major state race on the ballot is for United States Representative for the Second […] The post Primary Election set for Tuesday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Happy ‘13th Birthday’ to Shanda Crawley Wilkins
There’s no turning back time … except for those Leap Year babies, who are fortunate or unfortunate to be born in a Leap Year. On Thursday morning, February 29, 2024, Shanda Crawley Wilkins of Troy, awoke, not to the aroma a pot of perking coffee or a club meeting with the girls, but as a […] The post Happy ‘13th Birthday’ to Shanda Crawley Wilkins appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Johnson Center for the Arts finds art opportunities at The Book Store
The spring sale is on at the Book Store at the Troy Public Library. And, it didn’t take long for Andrea Pack, director of the Johnson Center for Arts, to take advantage of the buy-one, get-one free offer on books. And, that’s a real deal because most books are always only one dollar. Books are […] The post Johnson Center for the Arts finds art opportunities at The Book Store appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TES student a co-winner in Alabama Big Buck Contest
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures 12th annual Big Buck Photo Contest received dozens of entries and thousands of online votes. Olivia Faulkner, a second-grade student at Troy Elementary School, is a co-winner in the Alabama Big Buck Photo Contest. She shares the honor with Chad Stinson, a Pintlala man who harvested a 13-point velvet buck. The […] The post TES student a co-winner in Alabama Big Buck Contest appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Suspects in Ulta thefts extradited to Troy
The Troy Police Department responded to reports of theft at Ulta Beauty in the 1300 block of U.S. 231 on December 23, 2023, and January 28, 2024. In each case there was merchandise taken that exceeded $ 2,500.00 in value. The Police Department has since been able to identify the suspects in both cases and […] The post Suspects in Ulta thefts extradited to Troy appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Free prostate cancer screening offered
The Urology Health Foundation in Birmingham will hold a free prostate cancer screening for men 40 years and older on from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at the Pike County Health Department at 900 South Franklin Drive in Troy. Dr. Thomas Moody, president of the Urology Health Foundation in Birmingham said […] The post Free prostate cancer screening offered appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Tupper has wacky week planned to honor Dr. Seuss
The wind was whipping Wednesday so March may be coming in like a lion. However, the Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library in Brundidge is prepared with a slate of activities to enjoy even when the March winds are blowing. Garneshia Lampley, library coordinator, said Tupper’s celebration of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday will get off to a fast […] The post Tupper has wacky week planned to honor Dr. Seuss appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TPL Book Store BOGO offer
The Book Store at the Troy Public Library always has a dollar deal for people of all ages and with a variety of interests. Iris Byrd, Book Store manager, said community support is a prime reason for the large selection of reading materials, board games, puzzles and other forms of home entertainment throughout the year. […] The post TPL Book Store BOGO offer appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County Heart Walk receives strong local support
The annual Pike County Heart Walk was held Monday night at the Troy Sports Complex in support of local projects and the American Heart Association. The Pike County Heart Board members were pleased with both the support of local health and safety awareness agencies and the many who took part in the Pike County Heart […] The post Pike County Heart Walk receives strong local support appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Sacred Harp or Shape Note Singing: The tradition continues
The Pioneer Museum of Alabama was host to the annual Sacred Harp/Shape Note Singing on Saturday. Shape notes were introduced in 18th-Century England but became popular in the United States, first, in New England, and later in the South. Barbara Tatom, museum director, said the Pioneer Museum of Alabama is excited to host the annual […] The post Sacred Harp or Shape Note Singing: The tradition continues appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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