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Pike BOE recognizes Teacher Leadership Academy participants
The Pike County Board of Education met in regular session on May 21. There being no old business, the board’s new business included the recognition of Teacher Leadership Academy and Parents, Partners and Pike County Schools participants. The board also approved the request for six students to travel to and attend the NFA 6-Day deployment. […] The post Pike BOE recognizes Teacher Leadership Academy participants appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Memorial Day service set for Monday
American Legion Post 70 in Troy will host a Memorial Day Service at 11 a.m. Monday at Bicentennial Park. The public is invited to come and remember those who gave their lives in service to their country and helped secure the freedoms that Americans enjoy today. Bob McLendon, Commander, Post 70, said the names of […] The post Memorial Day service set for Monday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Alabama’s top peanut producing counties
The 2023 Peanut Count Estimates for Alabama have been release by USDA Alabama Peanut Producers Association. Three area counties are in the top five peanut producers in the state. Houston County topped the scales with 89,640,000 pounds of peanuts produced. Geneva County produced 65,750,000 pounds and Henry County was third in peanut production with 49,750,000. […] The post Alabama’s top peanut producing counties appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
June is Special Clean-Up Month for District 1
The City of Troy Environmental Services Department will conduct a special clean-up in Council District 1 during the month of June. During this time, residents of single-family dwellings within Council District 1 will be given the opportunity to dispose of furniture, appliances, junk autos, etc. without being assessed the standard special pick-up fees normally charged […] The post June is Special Clean-Up Month for District 1 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy University researcher leads team in developing synthetic lung surfactant for premature babies
By Savanah Weed Troy University researcher Dr. Suzanne Farver Lukjan is the lead scientist on a team helping to develop a synthetic lung surfactant used to prevent and treat respiratory distress in premature babies. Surfactants are substances that decrease surface tension where liquids interface with other liquids, gases or solids. In addition to their use […] The post Troy University researcher leads team in developing synthetic lung surfactant for premature babies appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Peyton Powell receives JB Beasley Memorial Scholarship
A very special event of the Patti Rutland Jazz 2024 Recital at the Claudia Crosby Theater on the campus of Troy University Saturday was the awarding the 2024 JB Beasley Memorial Scholarship. The recipient of the memorial scholarship is Peyton Powell. “Peyton has a strong work ethic, way beyond her years, and has the most […] The post Peyton Powell receives JB Beasley Memorial Scholarship appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Hazel Spivey believes in kindness
A kindness is never wasted. Whoever coined that phrase must have known Hazel Spivey. Hazel has roots in Pike County. She owned and operated Hazel’s Café in Brundidge and served the best burgers this side of the Great Divide. She was a friend to her older customers and “mama” to the teens. To top it […] The post Hazel Spivey believes in kindness appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy City Schools Board of Education approves facility upgrades
At the Troy City Schools Board of Education meeting on May 20, a number of facility upgrades throughout the school district were approved. First up, the school board approved the rescinding of previously approved bids for audio-video equipment due to an error in receiving bids. Then, a bid for audio-video equipment at Charles Henderson High […] The post Troy City Schools Board of Education approves facility upgrades appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Patti Rutland Jazz 2024 Recital amazing
The The Patti Rutland Jazz 2024 Recital was held Sunday at the Claudia Crosby Theater on the campus of Troy University. Patti Simpson, director, said the afternoon was an amazing and dazzling dance performance by a wonderfully talented group of young dancers. “I was so excited to see this show that these dancers, teachers and […] The post Patti Rutland Jazz 2024 Recital amazing appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Art ‘Explosion’ at JCA
Have you heard? There has been an Art Explosion at the Johnson Center for the Arts in downtown Troy. And, have you heard, there are more Art Explosions on the radar. “We’ve had an incredible response for our Summer Art Explosion Summer camps at the JCA, but space remains,” said Andrea Pack, JCA director. “So, […] The post Art ‘Explosion’ at JCA appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Two spots remain for venomous snake workshop
There was a lot of rattle around town about the venomous snake workshop to be hosted by the Pike County Extension Office at Troy University’s Arboretum on June 21. There seemed to be more skeptics than those who formed the head of the line. Perhaps, some were giving thought to being in an enclosure with […] The post Two spots remain for venomous snake workshop appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Rain slows progress on ‘history’
The rain over the weekend, gave a time of recess to the student “artists,” at Charles Henderson High School and Pike Liberal Arts School. The students are giving a colorful, and much needed, facelift to the mural on the north side of the BlueKey Properties building on North Three Notch Street in downtown Troy. And […] The post Rain slows progress on ‘history’ appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Peace Officers Memorial Day Honoring those who gave their all
On October 1, 1961, Congress asked President John F. Kennedy to designate May 15th as a day to honor peace officers. In 1962, President Kennedy issued the declaration for Peace Officers Memorial Day to be observed on May 15th and the week of May 15th to be recognized as National Police Week. Wednesday, May15, 2024, […] The post Peace Officers Memorial Day Honoring those who gave their all appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy Letterman T-Club presents 2nd Annual Mizell Scholarship
For the second year, the Troy Letterman T-Club presented its Eric D. Mizell Big E Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship was endowed in honor of Mizell, who was the founder of the Letterman T-Club and a former Troy football player. Mizell, a Lucedale, Miss., native, started his college football career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College […] The post Troy Letterman T-Club presents 2nd Annual Mizell Scholarship appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Senior Spotlight: Zion Chapel’s Chase Thorman
Zion Chapel High School senior Chase Thorman plans to pursue a degree in biochemistry. Thorman is a member of both the Zion Chapel basketball and cross country teams is also a member of the ZCHS Prom Committee, Yearbook Club and Senior BETA Club. Thorman has received a Leadership Scholarship from Troy University and plans to […] The post Senior Spotlight: Zion Chapel’s Chase Thorman appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County Schools seniors receive short-term certificates and Associate’s Degrees
A total of 42 Pike County Schools students earned either their Associate’s Degree or short-term certificates this school year. A total of 18 seniors graduated with their Associate’s Degree from Troy University. Those students included Harlee Bennett, Lainey Hattaway, Reagan Diamond, AJ Brown, Emma Hurst, Ashlin Williams, Emily Hussey, Paitin Riley, CJ Thompson and Nick […] The post Pike County Schools seniors receive short-term certificates and Associate’s Degrees appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Charles Henderson High hosts Lockheed Martin Signing Day
On Friday, Charles Henderson High School held a signing day for its seniors that have completed its Lockheed Martin Manufacturing 101 course. Seniors that complete the course are guaranteed an interview with Lockheed Martin to enter into the company’s training program once they’ve turned 18 years old, which can propel them into a high-paying career. […] The post Charles Henderson High hosts Lockheed Martin Signing Day appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Salvation Army Week ends with blowout sale
National Salvation Army Week 2024 will conclude here in Pike County on Saturday, May 19, with a “blowout sale” at the Pike County Salvation Army Service Center on South Brundidge Street. Donna Kidd, manager and director of the Service Center in Troy, said foot traffic has been steady throughout the week and Friday and Saturday […] The post Salvation Army Week ends with blowout sale appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
The origin of Vidalia onions
About 200 million pounds of Vidalia onions are distributed across the country and Canada each year. The Troy Exchange Club distributes about 7,000 pounds of the “sweetest “onions on the planet here at home. With Vidalia onions in local pantries there should be, and probably is, widespread interest in the Vidalia onion and how it […] The post The origin of Vidalia onions appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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