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Plant sale continues today
The Annual Plant Sale at the Pike County Schools Agriscience Academy in Goshen continues today, Thursday, with a wide variety of plants available. The plant sale was planned to end on Friday. However, school will be closed for Good Friday, so there will be no plant sale on Friday. Plans for any plants that remain […] The post Plant sale continues today appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Empty Bowls luncheon helps feed the hungry
As many as 828 million people regularly go to bed hungry. Among those are 42 million Americans who face hunger each and every day. Donna Kidd, Pike County Salvation Army service center manager, said those who have never known real hunger are blessed. There is a vast difference between being hungry and knowing hunger. Each […] The post Empty Bowls luncheon helps feed the hungry appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Upcoming Events
MARCH 28: LAST SUPPER PRESENTATION Brundidge Methodist Church Sanctuary 7 p.m. VITA FREE TAX SERVICE for qualifiers through March 28, Pike County Extension, 566-0985. MARCH 28 AGRISCIENCE ACADEMY PLANT SALE at Goshen High School on-campus, 7:45 a.m. and until 3:30 p.m. APRIL 5: EMPTY BOWLS LUNCHEON at Bush Baptist Church, Troy 11 a.m. -2 p.m. […] The post Upcoming Events appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Al Rotton riding the waves of ‘good days’ with cancer
Al Rotton was at the Miles for Smiles 5-K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness at the Troy Recreation Center Sunday afternoon. He was not there to run. He was there to thank Melissa Ingram and all the Women in Blue who are dedicated to bringing greater awareness to colon cancer, which is the second leading […] The post Al Rotton riding the waves of ‘good days’ with cancer appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
‘Miles For Smiles’ 5k: A Success out of the blocks
The 2024 “Miles for Smiles 5K Fun/Run Walk “on Sunday at the Troy Recreation Center was nothing short of a great success. Melissa Ingram, leader of the local Women in Blue Awareness Campaign, said more than 50 runners/walkers came out in support of the Cancer Wellness Foundation, which is dedicated to bringing greater awareness to […] The post ‘Miles For Smiles’ 5k: A Success out of the blocks appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
‘EINSTEIN!’ coming to Crosby Theater
The highly-acclaimed play, EINSTEIN! is coming to Troy and it’s not to be missed, said Dr. Dave Camwell, president of the presenting Troy Arts Council. EINSTEIN! a one-man show, will be at the Claudia Crosby Theater on the campus of Troy University at 7 p.m. Thursday April 4, and will be performed by actor Jack […] The post ‘EINSTEIN!’ coming to Crosby Theater appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Spring Trojan Day set for March 30
By Savanah Weed Registration is now open for one of Troy University’s biggest recruiting days of the year, Spring Trojan Day, set for Saturday, March 30. During Trojan Day, prospective students will learn more about admissions, scholarships and housing at an in-depth Admissions presentation, as well as meet with academic departments and student organizations during […] The post Spring Trojan Day set for March 30 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County Commission passes resolution to potentially extend sales tax already in place
At the March 25 Pike County Commission Meeting in Troy, the commission passed a resolution for a possible amendment to the 2017 bill that introduced a sales tax in the county to fund the new Pike County Judicial Complex and Jail. The bill set the sales tax to expire in October of 2030 or when […] The post Pike County Commission passes resolution to potentially extend sales tax already in place appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Ag Academy plant sale ‘off with the wind’
Going! Going! and soon to be Gone! Monday was a cold, windy March morning but it was warm in the greenhouses. The Pike County Schools Agriscience Academy opened its 2024 Plant Sale at 7:45 a.m. Monday morning and business was good. Cody Eiland, Agriscience instructor, said the 2024 Plant Sale is scheduled to end on […] The post Ag Academy plant sale ‘off with the wind’ appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
111 men were screened for prostate cancer
The Urology Health Foundation held a free prostate cancer screening on Saturday at the Pike County Health Department, Prostate cancer screening is important in that it provides an opportunity for early detection and that can be life-saving. Dr. Thomas Moody, president of the Urology Health Foundation said 111 men were screened for prostate cancer on […] The post 111 men were screened for prostate cancer appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Baby Betas enjoy Easter egg hunt
The Baby Batas ad Pike County Elementary School in Brundidge enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt at the school on Friday. The City of Brundidge partnered with Walmart D.C. 7019, local churches, several sororities, and fraternities who all assisted to make sure the event was a success. The purpose of having the event at PCES was […] The post Baby Betas enjoy Easter egg hunt appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Ramage Appointed to ICBA Committee Alabama banker to advocate on behalf of the nation’s community banks
Washington DC (March 25, 2024) —The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that John Ramage, Executive Vice President and CAO of Troy Bank & Trust in Troy, Alabama was elected to serve on ICBA’s Legislative Issues Committee. Ramage will continue to serve as the Alabama representative to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA […] The post Ramage Appointed to ICBA Committee Alabama banker to advocate on behalf of the nation’s community banks appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Suspect in 2019 Daleville Lounge shooting convicted of Manslaughter
On March 22, a jury in the Enterprise Division of Coffee County convicted Emmanuel Key on the charge of Murder of Manslaughter for the 2019 killing of Stevie Franklin. In a press statement by 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney James Tarbox, it was revealed that the conviction came at the end of a three-day trial […] The post Suspect in 2019 Daleville Lounge shooting convicted of Manslaughter appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Goshen Ag Academy plant sale begins Monday
The Pike County Schools Agriscience Academy at Goshen High School will host its annual on-campus plant sale Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29 from 7:45 a.m. and until 3:30 p.m. “The plants are expected to go fast,” said Cody Eiland, Agriscience instructor. “We will be open for business as long as we have plants or […] The post Goshen Ag Academy plant sale begins Monday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Red flag warning could save your life
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 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 it is […] The post Red flag warning could save your life appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
‘Woman in Blue’ shares story of personal loss
What if … ? Those two words continue to weigh heavily on Melissa Adams Ingram’s heart. Her dad, Lawrence Adams, died of colorectal cancer. It was not detected until the cancer had progressed. “Daddy would still be here with us if his cancer had been detected earlier,” Melissa said. “We all miss him so terribly. […] The post ‘Woman in Blue’ shares story of personal loss appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Miles for Smiles Sunday at rec center
“The Miles for Smiles” 5K Fun Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness is set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Troy Recreation Department. Runners, walkers and supporters of all ages are encouraged to participate. The run will start at the playground area. No prior registration is required. However, Melissa Adams Ingram, Troy Police Department and leader […] The post Miles for Smiles Sunday at rec center appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Upcoming Events
MARCH 21, BLOOMNG BUSINESS SHOWCASE, 5-7 P.M. IDEA BANK, downtown Troy MARCH 23, FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING, for men ages 40 and older, Saturday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Pike County Health Department. MARCH 24 –MILES FOR SMILES for COLON CANCER AWARENESS at 2:30 p.m. Troy Rec Department. Runners, walkers and supporters of all ages […] The post Upcoming Events appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Farm-City Committee sets chart for 2024
The Pike County Farm City Committee met Tuesday afternoon at the Pike County Board of Education Building in downtown Troy. Bethany Allen was welcomed to the meeting as the new Pike County Chamber president. She was invited to be an active and involved member of the Pike County Farm City Committee. The Farm-City members expressed […] The post Farm-City Committee sets chart for 2024 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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