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February to “host” three outdoor events
Those who enjoy the great outdoors and learning about things that grow and things that don’t and why are invited to three back-to-back February events –February 20, 21 and 22. The annual membership meeting of the Pike County Chapter of the Alabama TREASURE Forest Association is set for 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. February 20, […] The post February to “host” three outdoor events appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
JRL Conference: A continuance of leadership growth
The John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference was held on the campus of Troy University on Friday and Saturday. The Leadership Conference is hosted annually by Troy University and the City of Troy. The year 2024 marked the 21st Leadership Conference. Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, said this year’s theme of “The Art of Empowerment: […] The post JRL Conference: A continuance of leadership growth appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Colley Center hosts Mardi Gras Gala
The Colley Center hosted its Mardi Gras Gala at the Pike County Cattleman’s Association in Troy on Feb. 3. The celebration is hosted annually as a fundraiser for the Colley Senior Citizen Center in Troy. The post Colley Center hosts Mardi Gras Gala appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
City of Troy to observe President’s Day/John Lewis’ Birthday
The City of Troy will observe President’s Day/John Lewis’ Birthday on Monday, Feb. 19, and as a result all city offices will be closed. Monday’s garbage and recycling route will instead be picked up on Wednesday, Feb. 21, instead. Emergency services – such as police and fire protection – will be fully operational during this […] The post City of Troy to observe President’s Day/John Lewis’ Birthday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
JRL Conference: A continuance of Leadership
The 2024 Congressman John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference was held on the campus of Troy University Friday and Saturday. The leadership conference is hosted annually by Troy University and the City of Troy. Response to both the opening and closing programs and the general session was overwhelming said Shelia Jackson, Troy Tourism director. The focus […] The post JRL Conference: A continuance of Leadership appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
JCA outlines events through March
Andrea Pack, Johnson Center for the Arts director, has outlined the JCA events and activities through March. Pack said the “Broken Bridges over Ukraine” exhibit will close on March 1. The closing reception will be announced. The Warren Simmons’ “Serendipity” exhibit is now open and will close on March 29. The Art of Seeing Workshop […] The post JCA outlines events through March appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
One of the last ‘fin’ cars
David Walter of Troy has had a passion for cars since he was in 10th grade. He began collecting, building and showing vintage vehicles a year later. His dad, the late Ed Walter, noted Troy University professor and highly acclaimed glass artist, shared his passion for vintage automobiles. “Fifty years and I’m still enjoying the […] The post One of the last ‘fin’ cars appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Allen takes chamber reins
The Pike County Chamber of Commerce recently hired Bethany Wilson Allen as chamber president. A native of Elba, Bethany graduated from Elba High School in 2011 and then attended Troy University. In 2015, Bethany graduated from Troy with her Bachelor of Science in broadcast journalism and a minor in leadership development. While at Troy, Bethany […] The post Allen takes chamber reins appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
JRL Leadership Conference opens Friday night
The 21st Annual Congressman John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference opens tonight at the Trojan Center Theater on the campus of Troy University and will continue on Saturday in the Lamar P. Higgins Ballrooms at the university’s Trojan Center. Troy University and the City of Troy host the annual JRL Leadership Conference and are committed its […] The post JRL Leadership Conference opens Friday night appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Leader of NATO visits Pike County’s Lockheed Martin Operations Facility
On Wednesday NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Pike County’s Lockheed Martin facility. He toured the facility and then spoke to its employees. In Stoltenberg’s opening remarks he told Lockheed Martin employees, “What you produce here, what you do here every day is making NATO stronger. That has always been the case but it is […] The post Leader of NATO visits Pike County’s Lockheed Martin Operations Facility appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Rodney Bullard opening speaker at Leadership Conference
Rodney Bullard is Chief Executive Officer of The Same House, a public benefit corporation based in Atlanta will be the featured speaker at the Leadership Conference at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Trojan Center Theater on the campus of Troy University. The Same House is a community-driven movement addressing the social and economic challenges facing […] The post Rodney Bullard opening speaker at Leadership Conference appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Black History, Dr. Seuss featured at Tupper Lightfoot Library
The Tupper light Memorial Library in Brundidge has planned a busy and outstanding calendar of events for February and March. Library Director Theresa Trawick said two big events are the Black History Program on February 24 and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party on March 2, “We expect to have large attendance for those events and we […] The post Black History, Dr. Seuss featured at Tupper Lightfoot Library appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy University English Department sponsors Pike County Scripps Spelling Bee on Feb. 2
Troy University and E.W. Scripps Company are teaming up to sponsor the Pike County Scripps Spelling Bee on Feb. 2 in the Troy University Stadium Towers. The inaugural event, which will begin at 10 a.m., will feature three contestants, all from Covenant Christian School – Angel Brogdon, a third grader and Ellis Adamson and Jax […] The post Troy University English Department sponsors Pike County Scripps Spelling Bee on Feb. 2 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy, Ala. in the eyes of college freshmen
By Tyler Steele Editor’s note: Tyler Steele is a student at Troy University and an intern with The Messenger. Troy has a population of about 17,000 residents, and more when you count the students at the university. Troy University is home to thousands of students from across the world every semester. People come from everywhere […] The post Troy, Ala. in the eyes of college freshmen appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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