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Mackey visits Banks school
Dr. Eric Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent and Angela Martin, Deputy State Superintendent recently visited Banks School. During the visit, they observed and participated in BARR lessons (Building Assets Reducing Risk). Tammy Calhoun, Banks School assistant principal, said BARR is a program that concentrates on building relationships between students and students with teachers. BARR is designed […] The post Mackey visits Banks school appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County Schools recognizes Rev. Earnest Green for 33 years of service
Pike County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bazell recently recognized District 1 School Board member Rev. Earnest Green for 33 years of service on the board. Green, who grew up in the O’Ryan community, said he was shocked when he found out the school system wanted to recognize him. “It blew my mind,” he said with a […] The post Pike County Schools recognizes Rev. Earnest Green for 33 years of service appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Henry Huntley to speak at TAC event
The Troy Alumni Chapter (TAC) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has announced Brigadier General (Retired), U.S. Army, Henry Huntley as the keynote speaker for the TAC 2024 Scholarship Breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday January 27, in the Trojan Center Ballroom on the Troy University campus. Gen. Huntley has held many command, operational and staff […] The post Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Henry Huntley to speak at TAC event appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TROY professors helping to protect native land in Louisiana with living shorelines, GRP grant
By Savanah Weed Troy University professors Dr. Chris Boyd and Dr. Xutong Niu have been selected to be part of a Louisiana-based team that is striving to help the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe (PACIT) protect their land from climate-related hazards. Made possible thanks to a $780,308 grant awarded by the Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the […] The post TROY professors helping to protect native land in Louisiana with living shorelines, GRP grant appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy Regional Medical Center announces new CFO
Troy Regional Medical Center CEO Rick Smith announced recently that Kathy B. Hill has joined the Senior Administrative Team as chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Mike Myers who retired after having served in that role since 2016. Hill is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the organization, including in-hospital and clinic services. “We are […] The post Troy Regional Medical Center announces new CFO appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
VITA Tax Program offers free tax prep
The Vita Tax Program is offering free tax preparation January 29 through March 28, at the Pile County Extension Office at 306 South Three Notch Street in Troy. Abby Peters, Pike County Extension coordinator, said the VITA Tax Program is those making $60,00 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers […] The post VITA Tax Program offers free tax prep appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy Pediatric Clinic and Collegiate Heath opens
The Pike County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on January 11, in celebration of the opening of Troy Pediatric Clinic and Collegiate Heath at John H. Witherington Drive. A large gathering of community members came out to welcome the new pediatric that will serve the extended Troy community. T-Roy and members of the […] The post Troy Pediatric Clinic and Collegiate Heath opens appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Master storytellers headline festival
The Pike Piddlers Storytelling is set for January 26 at the We Piddle Around Theater in Brundidge and at the Trojan Center Theater on the campus of Troy University on Saturday, January 27. This year’s festival will feature highly acclaimed storytellers Donald Davis, the Dean of Storytelling; Michael Reno Harrell, Appalachian picker and grinner; Dolores […] The post Master storytellers headline festival appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum reopened Monday
Troy University’s Rosa Park Museum reopened to visitors on Monday, Jan. 15 following renovations to the museum’s technology. The museum closed on Nov. 22 for the project which converted all analog technology to digital, high definition. In addition, the video reenactment of the scene that took place aboard a Montgomery city bus that led to […] The post Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum reopened Monday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Family tradition celebrates life of mother on her birthday
“These Old Hands.” The words displayed on the easel in the lobby of Sisters Restaurant on Thursday caused pause for most who entered. The cameo image of a young, woman with dark hair was in contrast to “these old hands” about which she wrote. The poem and picture were in celebration of what, would have […] The post Family tradition celebrates life of mother on her birthday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Richard Doggrell reaches five-million mile mark
Back years ago, when Richard Doggrell was selling Avon products, he never dreamed that he would, one day, be driving a big rig for Wiley Sanders Truck Lines. And, in his wildest dreams, Doggrell could not have imagined that he would pass the five-million-mile mark while driving for Wiley Sanders Truck Lines. To put five […] The post Richard Doggrell reaches five-million mile mark appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
2023 Red Kettle Campaign raises the bar
At the January, 2024, meeting of the Pike County Salvation Army, Donna Kidd, Service Center Manager, announced the final tally for Pike County’s annual Red Kettle Campaign as $57,085.56. “We were shooting for $50,000 and that was a rather lofty goal,” Kidd said. “We were truly blessed with the generosity of those in our area […] The post 2023 Red Kettle Campaign raises the bar appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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