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Ozark woman jailed for arson
An Ozark woman has been charged with domestic violence and arson after an incident in the Tarentum community. Pike County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. David Thomas said deputies responded to a domestic violence call in the 1900 block of County Road 3329 in Tarentum on March 27. When deputies arrived, Thomas said they made contact with […] The post Ozark woman jailed for arson appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
‘Empty Bowls Lunch’ Friday at Bush Baptist
The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Pike County Salvation Army is set for Friday, April 5 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the fellowship hall of Bush Baptist Church on George Wallace Dr. in Troy. Donn Kidd, Pike County Salvation Army service center manager, said the Empty Bowls Luncheon is a reminder of […] The post ‘Empty Bowls Lunch’ Friday at Bush Baptist appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Cattlemen’s auction is set for April 6
The long awaited and greatly anticipated Pike County Cattlemen’s Annual Equipment Auction is set for Saturday, April 6 at Cattleman Park. The gates will open at 8 a.m. and will close when the last items are sold. The Cattlemen began receiving auction items on March 29 and on March 30 and April 1-4 between the […] The post Cattlemen’s auction is set for April 6 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
The Rock Building: Back in Troy’s conversation
The Rock Building was constructed in 1916 by local workers and stone masons from the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and from field rocks from every corner of Pike County. Each and every rock in the building has the handprint of somebody from Pike County on it. Farmers donated rocks turned over by plows in the […] The post The Rock Building: Back in Troy’s conversation appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
The Pike County Cattlemen’s Auction is set for Saturday, April 6
The long awaited and greatly anticipated Pike County Cattlemen’s Annual Equipment Auction is set for Saturday, April 6 at Cattleman Park. The gates will open at 8 a.m. and will close when the last items are sold. The Cattlemen will begin receiving auction items on March 29 and following on March 30 and April 1-4 […] The post The Pike County Cattlemen’s Auction is set for Saturday, April 6 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Empty Bowls Luncheon April 5 at Bush Baptist
There is a vast difference between being hungry and knowing hunger. Each year, the Pike County Salvation Army’s Empty Bowls Luncheon helps feed the hungry here at home -our friends and neighbors, said Donna Kidd, Pike County Salvation Army Service Center manager. “The Pike County Salvation Army’s Empty Bowls Luncheon is set for 11 a.m. […] The post Empty Bowls Luncheon April 5 at Bush Baptist appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
VINE CHURCH TO HOST COMMUNITY-WIDE BABY SHOWER
The belief of Vine Church in Troy is that all families should have access to essentials when bringing new life into the world. To put legs to the belief, Vine Church will cohost a community-wide baby shower with Sav-a-Life, Troy on April 21. “We are so proud to have Sav-a-Life Troy in our community doing […] The post VINE CHURCH TO HOST COMMUNITY-WIDE BABY SHOWER appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Resurfacing project on U.S. Highway 29 begins Monday
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin resurfacing of U.S. Highway 29 in Troy on Monday, April 1. The project will consist of planning and resurfacing U.S. Highway 29 from just north of the U.S. Highway 231 overpass to Needmore Road in Troy. Lane closures are expected throughout the project and travelers should plan […] The post Resurfacing project on U.S. Highway 29 begins Monday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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.
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