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Demolition crew taking down old Colonial Bank building in Troy
A Demolition crew currently taking down the old Colonial Bank building in front of the Highway 231 Troy Marketplace Shopping Center. The post Demolition crew taking down old Colonial Bank building in Troy appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
222 Pounds of catfish! You’re kidding?
Pike County Kid’s Fishing Day at Clay Hill Farms on Saturday was, once again, a great success. Seventy-seven kids, ages five to 15, had fun baiting their hooks with livers, Catfish Charlie and, of course, a wiggling worm. The annual day for kids to enjoy free fishing fun and is hosted by the John Dorrill […] The post 222 Pounds of catfish! You’re kidding? appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy Oddballs win senior league
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The City of Troy in known for its league championships in several different sports. Now, the city can take pride in, yet, another prestigious championship … bowling. The Troy Oddballs are the champions of the Elite division of the National Senior Bowling League.
Summer is a time to thank a farmer
Summer is outdoor celebration time. People are looking forward to barbecues with beef, pork and chicken and with corn, potatoes and beans. And, what’s a barbecue without watermelons and a freezer of fresh peach ice cream Summer celebrations are a good time to, also, pause around the red-checked tablecloth to thank a farmer. The Pike […] The post Summer is a time to thank a farmer appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Shelia Compton, representing Troy Miracle League, spoke at todays Troy Rotary meeting
Shelia Compton spoke today at the Troy Rotary Club meeting. Shelia and her son, Sheldon, were representing the Troy Miracle League. The Troy Miracle League is currently raising money for a new playing surface at the their field located at Troy Parks and Recreation. The miracle league has currently raised $70,000 with a goal of […] The post Shelia Compton, representing Troy Miracle League, spoke at todays Troy Rotary meeting appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Rick Smith elected President of AlaHA Southeast Regional Council
Rick Smith, FACHE, CEO at Troy Regional Medical Center, was elected president of the Southeast Regional Council of the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA). The election took place at the Association’s recent annual meeting. “The regional hospital councils offer a crucial platform for hospital leaders to network and share best practices, which is incredibly valuable in […] The post Rick Smith elected President of AlaHA Southeast Regional Council appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County Chamber of Commerce hires Dianna Lee as new Executive Assistant
Earlier this month, the Pike County Chamber of Commerce announced the hiring of longtime Troy resident Dianna Lee as the new Chamber Executive Assistant. Lee is a Mobile native that originally came to Troy in 1981, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Troy University. After graduating, she briefly left Troy before returning and has spent nearly […] The post Pike County Chamber of Commerce hires Dianna Lee as new Executive Assistant appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
All-terrain wheelchair makes Troy University arboretum accessible for all
By Savanah Weed Troy University arboretum’s more than 10 miles of walking trails are now fully accessible to the public, thanks to the donation of an all-terrain wheelchair courtesy of the Hank Poore Foundation. The GRIT Freedom Chair was presented on Friday, June 7 by Hank Poore, Foundation founder, and Ashley Ferry, executive director. “I am excited […] The post All-terrain wheelchair makes Troy University arboretum accessible for all appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
GoodTimes Bowling holding Grand Opening on Monday
GoodTimes Bowling is holding is grand opening at its Troy location on June 17 at 4 p.m. GoodTimes features 16 bowling lanes and a full-service kitchen/restaurant with a giant arcade with more than 20 games including air hockey, racing games, Halo, basketball and much more. It also features a Fast and Furious racing game that […] The post GoodTimes Bowling holding Grand Opening on Monday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Post 145 honors veterans at Serenity Lodge
American Legion Post 145 in Brundidge donated a large charcoal grill to Serenity Lodge, in Brundidge on Thursday. Chance Graham, post commander, said Serenity Lodge is home to several veterans and Post 145 wants to let them know that neither they nor their service has been forgotten. “We don’t want to ever forget those who […] The post Post 145 honors veterans at Serenity Lodge appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
bSweet and read with Friends of the Library this summer
Friends of the Troy Public Library would like to say congratulations to every child who participates in the Troy Public Library’s Summer Program and completes a reading log. Bonnie Souders, Friends of the Troy Public Library president, and Joyce Cooper, Friends of the Library, met with Jeanna Barnes, owner of bSweet Bakery in downtown Troy, […] The post bSweet and read with Friends of the Library this summer appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Upcoming events in Pike County
Citizens to host Gospel Extravaganza A group of Brundidge citizens will host a Gospel Extravaganza on Saturday, June 22, on the grounds of the historic Bass House in downtown Brundidge. The event will be from noon until 4 p.m. and everyone is invited. The “Juneteenth Freedom Day” will be first in what is planned to […] The post Upcoming events in Pike County appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
‘Mama, The Rolling Store’s A-Comin!’
With the coming of the rolling store to the Pioneer Museum of Alabama, Joyce Ingram Rice, formerly of Brundidge, shared her memories of her dad, Travis Ingram, with Barbara Tatom, director of the Pioneer Museum of Alabama. The connection there to Father’s Day 2024 is that on, the Fourth of July 2024, the Pioneer of […] The post ‘Mama, The Rolling Store’s A-Comin!’ appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Sickle Cell Awareness Walk set for June 22
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Iota Eta Sigma Chapter will host a Sickle Cell Awareness Walk, Saturday, June 22, at the Troy Parks and Recreation Center’s Miracle League Field. The walk will be from 8 until 11 a.m. and all ages are invited to participate. Chapter member Annette Toney said the Sickle Cell Awareness Walk will […] The post Sickle Cell Awareness Walk set for June 22 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Tickets for ‘Starch in their Petticoats’ sold out
Reservation requests for the free performance of “Starch in their Petticoats” at the We Piddle Around Theater on June 23, have all been filled. However, those who would like to be on a waiting list may call Donna Jones at 334-268-2523. “Starch in their Petticoats” is being made possible by the Alabama Humanities Alliance and […] The post Tickets for ‘Starch in their Petticoats’ sold out appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County VA, Council on Substance Abuse to offer program
The Pike County Office of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs partner with the Council on Substance Abuse for an outreach event for veterans at South Alabama Electric Co-on Tuesday. Randy Ross, Pike County Veteran Affairs Officer, said the Alabama Council on Substance provide guidelines and programs to help veterans who are suffering from addiction […] The post Pike County VA, Council on Substance Abuse to offer program appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Countdown to Free Fishing Day underway
Pike County Kids’ Fishing Day at Clay Hill Farms in Pronto is only three days away. The fish are already jumping and the kids are, surely, excited to enjoy a day of fishing fun. Registration for kids ages 5 to 15 begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, Father’s Day, and fishing begins at 8 a.m. and […] The post Countdown to Free Fishing Day underway appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Brundidge Independence Day activities set for June 29
The Brundidge Independence Day Parade is traditionally held the last Saturday before the Fourth of July. Therefore, the city’s 2024 Independence Day festivities, which include a patriotic parade and a fireworks display, are set for Saturday, June 29. The Independence Day Parade will get the day’s activities off at 1 p.m. with the fireworks display […] The post Brundidge Independence Day activities set for June 29 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TB&T’s Christy Wilson named to ICBA 40 Under 40
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today unveiled its sixth annual 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders list and Troy Bank and Trust’s Christy Wilson made the cut. The award recognizes community bank innovators, collaborators, educators, strategists, advisors, and civic servants. Christy Wilson, Assistant Vice President […] The post TB&T’s Christy Wilson named to ICBA 40 Under 40 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
At age 102, Hattie Flowers says ‘Take a Kid Fishing’
Hattie Flowers and fishing are synonymous. And, for good reason. As a child, Hattie began fishing with a cut cane pole, a hook and fresh-dug worms. Now, as a fifth-generation fisherman, Hattie is not sitting on the creek bank pulling in supper but, at age 102, she’s not sitting anywhere. “Oh, I’m still moving around […] The post At age 102, Hattie Flowers says ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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