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Foster children bring special blessings
Thankfulness and caring are not seasonal “items.” As Thanksgiving slipped quietly into the Christmas season that comes in with parades, parties and such, Bobby and Mary Poe took time to reflect on the blessings in their lives. One of those blessing is the opportunity to be foster parents. “Bobby and I are so thankful to […] The post Foster children bring special blessings appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County Probate Office unable to process tag, titles or boat transactions Dec. 8-11
Pike County Probate Judge Michael Bunn released a statement on Friday reminding Pike County residents that the Pike Count Probate Office will be unable to do any tag, title or boat transactions from Friday, Dec. 8, until Monday, Dec. 11. Bunn said that this will be a statewide outage and no county will be able […] The post Pike County Probate Office unable to process tag, titles or boat transactions Dec. 8-11 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Lawrence Hardware/Moseley Industrial Supply wins Small Business of the Year
On Nov. 29, Troy’s Lawrence Paint and Hardware and Moseley Industrial Supply was awarded the Alabama Small Business of the Year Award. The Business Council of Alabama (BCA), partnered with the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama, announced its 2023 Small Businesses of the Year in Birmingham. The awards are broken down into four categories: […] The post Lawrence Hardware/Moseley Industrial Supply wins Small Business of the Year appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Alabama’s first 3D-Printed Concrete Building, right here in Troy
A unique new Troy business, Build Additive LLC, has created an innovative way to 3D print concrete and as a result, has manufactured the first 3D-printed concrete building in Alabama. Frank Marquette is no stranger to innovation, and the former Troy University professor of practice is bringing a brand new, state of the art way […] The post Alabama’s first 3D-Printed Concrete Building, right here in Troy appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy University presents Sounds of the Season ‘On the Air’ performance
By Savanah Weed Troy University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts will present its annual Sounds of the Season holiday celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in Claudia Crosby Theater. This year’s show, titled “On the Air,” invites guests to enjoy an evening of nostalgic music and lighthearted entertainment as the Troy University […] The post Troy University presents Sounds of the Season ‘On the Air’ performance appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Cast a vote for a JCA Christmas Tree
Those who have yet to experience the spirit of Christmas 2023 need only to visit the Johnson Center for the Arts on East Walnut Street in downtown Troy, The upper gallery is “alive” with beautifully and creatively decorated Christmas trees by students in the local schools. Andrea Pack, JCA director, said the trees have been […] The post Cast a vote for a JCA Christmas Tree appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Brundidge library to host Sweet Shop
The Friends of the Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library in Brundidge will host a Sweet Shop during the library’s Christmas program on Saturday. Theresa Trawick, library director, said the Sweet Shop is a fundraiser for Friends of the Library. “All those who like sweet treats are encouraged to visit the library’s Sweet Shop on Saturday and […] The post Brundidge library to host Sweet Shop appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy to present ‘Sounds of the Season’
Troy University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts will present its annual Sounds of the Season holiday celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Claudia Crosby Theater. This year’s show, titled “On the Air,” invites guests to enjoy an evening of nostalgic music and lighthearted entertainment as the Troy University Jazz Band […] The post Troy to present ‘Sounds of the Season’ appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Josh Goforth at the We Piddle Around Theater
Appalachian musician and storyteller Josh Goforth will back at the Chili County Christmas event at the We Piddle Around Theater in Brundidge on December 8 and 9. Goforth is a highly-accomplished storyteller and acoustic musician playing 20 different instruments. He played fiddle for the movie Songcatcher, both onscreen and on the soundtrack. He has performed in all […] The post Josh Goforth at the We Piddle Around Theater appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Shelia and Friends Christmas Concert Friday
Most every community has Christmas traditions. Troy has two; its annual downtown Christmas Parade and the Sheila Jackson and Friends Christmas Concert, which is a community tradition of 18 years and counting. The Shelia Jackson and Friends Christmas Concert is set for 7 p.m. Friday at the Claudia Crosby Theater on the campus of Troy […] The post Shelia and Friends Christmas Concert Friday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Steve Flowers previews upcoming congressional race at Troy Rotary Meeting
Political commentator and former State Legislator Steve Flowers spoke at the Nov. 28 Troy Rotary Club Meeting, discussing the upcoming congressional race in Pike County’s district. Flowers, a native of Troy, served in the Alabama House of Representatives – serving Pike County’s district – from 1982 until 1998. Since 2002, his “Inside the Statehouse” political […] The post Steve Flowers previews upcoming congressional race at Troy Rotary Meeting appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Old Time Christmas at Pioneer Museum
The Pioneer Museum of Alabama has a great weekend of Christmas activities planned for Ole Time Christmas on Friday and Saturday nights December 8 and 9. Barbara Tatom, museum director, said the activities will be in the museum’s main building, the historic buildings on the grounds and on the grounds. Inside the museum on Friday […] The post Old Time Christmas at Pioneer Museum appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Sheila Jackson and Friends in concert Friday night
If famous Mike Amos says it’s true, it’s got to be true. So, it’s true that there’s no singer to equal Pike County’s own Sheila Jackson. And when Jackson and her Friends come together, there’s no better musical entertainment anywhere. “And, Shelia’s Christmas Concert each year opens the Christmas season in Pike County,” Amos said. […] The post Sheila Jackson and Friends in concert Friday night appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Creatively decorated Christmas trees at JCA
Christmas is just around the corner and already it’s looking like a lot like Christmas everywhere we go. Especially, at the Johnson Center for the Arts where five Christmas trees have been creatively decorated by students at local schools Andrea Pack, JCA director, said the trees have been decorated by students in the Troy City […] The post Creatively decorated Christmas trees at JCA appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Monroe Williams: Rapper, Business Owner, Entrepreneur
Pike County, Alabama isn’t exactly known as a hotbed for Hip Hop music but in the 2000s, local rapper Monroe Williams – and his group Mobstaz Committee – attempted to change that perception. Williams has now taken what he learned in the music world and transitioning into other businesses. Williams grew up in Brundidge and […] The post Monroe Williams: Rapper, Business Owner, Entrepreneur appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Local farms named Century & Heritage Farms
Since the Century & Heritage Farm Program began in 1976, the department has recognized more than 700 farms in Alabama. In the recent past, 56 farms in Pike County have been recognized by the program. The awards presented most recently include: Blackmon Farm, Randal and Gail Thompson, 2010; Renfroe Preservation, LLC, Gene and Jana Renfroe, […] The post Local farms named Century & Heritage Farms appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Young Family Farm designated Century & Heritage Farm
The Young Family Farm has been owned and operated by the same family for than 100 years. Today, the farm is owned by Billy Young, the grandson of the original owners. The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries and Commissioner Rick Pate recognize the Young Family Farm of Shady Grove as an Alabama Century & […] The post Young Family Farm designated Century & Heritage Farm appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
HSPC Pet Photo Calendars now available
The Humane Society of Pike County’s 2024 Pet Photo Calendars are here and available for purchase in plenty of time for the Christmas-giving season. Donna Brockmann, HSPC president, said the calendars are, as usual, a “must have” for those whose pets are among the featured animals, for those who love animals and those who support […] The post HSPC Pet Photo Calendars now available appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Chamber thanks Farm-City sponsors
The Pike County Chamber of Commerce has express appreciation to its sponsors for making the 2024 Pike County Farm City event at Cattleman Park on Thursday night such a great success Thanks to the City of Troy and ALFA Farmers and Custom Beef of Troy, the CO-Op, Pike County Cattlemen, S&K Lawn Equipment, Troy Feed […] The post Chamber thanks Farm-City sponsors appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Chamber thanks Taste of Pike County sponsors
The Pike County Chamber of Commerce has expressed appreciation to the local restaurants that provided “A Taste of Pike County” as an event for Farm-City Week 2024 which is celebrated annually the week before Thanksgiving. The participating restaurants and their signature dishes are Julia’s Carrot Raisin Salad; Olde Enzor Lane, Chicken & Dumplings; B. Graves, […] The post Chamber thanks Taste of Pike County sponsors appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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