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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.
Betty Floyd Vance Endowed Nursing Scholarship to aid Troy nursing majors from Pike County
A new endowed scholarship will provide opportunities for future Troy University students from Pike County who want to earn a nursing degree. The Betty Floyd Vance Endowed Nursing Scholarship was established by Stewart and Piper Vance to honor the memory of Stewart’s mother, who passed away in October. After her husband’s death in 1974, Betty […] The post Betty Floyd Vance Endowed Nursing Scholarship to aid Troy nursing majors from Pike County appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Michelle Summers to deliver leadership conference address
Michelle Summers is a native of Chicago but journeyed to Montgomery to pursue her degrees in higher learning from Alabama State University. She received her B. A. in English and her M.Ed. in Language Arts Secondary Education. Summers continued her relationship with the university through Dr. Tonea Stewarts’ performing arts camps where she served as […] The post Michelle Summers to deliver leadership conference address 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.
Salvation Army Cam Stew Sale Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.
The Pike County Salvation Army’s Wintertime Camp Stew sale is today from noon until 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army Service Center at 509 South Brundidge Street in Troy. Donna Kidd, Service Center manager, said orders have been taken for, arguably the best camp stew around. However, there will be plenty of camp stew available […] The post Salvation Army Cam Stew Sale Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. 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.
Emory students ‘piddle’ at festival
Four students from Emory University in Atlanta walked into the We Piddle Around Theater in Brundidge Friday night and found themselves in a different world. Mayberry? For sure. It didn’t take long for the university students to realize that, already the long trip from Atlanta was worth the ride. They were in a place where […] The post Emory students ‘piddle’ at festival appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Book Store features Black History Month
Already, the Book Store at the Troy Public Library is the go-to place for teachers who are focusing on Black History in their classrooms during the Month of February The Book Store has a large selection of books that focus on Black History for classroom libraries and are available for students to take and return […] The post Book Store features Black History Month appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Salvation Army’s camp stew sale Thursday
The Pike County Salvation Army’s Wintertime Camp Stew sale is set for noon until 6 p.m. Thursday at the Salvation Army Service Center on South Brundidge. Donna Kidd, Salvation Army Service Center manager, said Thursday’s camp stew sale will be the last until November. “As usual, our camp stew is made by Carter Sanders’ famous […] The post Salvation Army’s camp stew sale Thursday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Book Store features Black History Month
The Book Store at the Troy Public Library has a large collection of books especially for February, Black History Month. Books are all labeled one dollar or less. Iris Byrd, Book Store manager, said the Black History Month collection includes children’s fiction and non-fiction. With purchases made by children, who come in and personally buy […] The post Book Store features Black History Month appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
T-shirts support American Heart Association
The Pike County Chapter of the American Heart Association will begin selling “Go Red” T- shirts next week in support of the “Go Red’ the month-long awareness campaign which begins each year, on the first Friday in February. Tracey Davis, chapter member, said the entire month of February will be dedicated to the efforts to […] The post T-shirts support American Heart Association appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Gala tickets sold out, drawdown tickets still available
Mardi Gras Gala 2024 Saturday night at Cattleman Park promises to be the same, fun and memorable event that it has been from the beginning. Catherine Jordan, director of the hosting Colley Senior Complex, said tickets to the Mardi Gras Gala are sold out. However, tickets for the Mardi Gras Gala Drawdown remain available and, […] The post Gala tickets sold out, drawdown tickets still available appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference set for Feb. 2-3
Chief Executive Officer of The Same House Rodney Bullard and educator, motivator and performer Michelle Summers will serve as the keynote speakers for the John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference Feb. 2-3 at Troy University. Presented by the University and the City of Troy, the conference, now in its 21st year, seeks to bring individuals together […] The post John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference set for Feb. 2-3 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Teacher of Year visits Banks School
Faculty and students at Banks School were excited and honored to have Jeff Norris, 2023-2024 Alabama Teacher of the Year, Elementary State Teacher of the Year, visit their school. Norris teaches at Oak Mountain Middle School in Birmingham. He has served as an assistant principal and principal but decided he wanted to return to the […] The post Teacher of Year visits Banks School appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Train restoration rekindles interest in Brundidge artist’s mural
The recent interest in and desire to refurbish the steam engine train on outdoor display at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama has spurred renewed interest in the train and railroad travel. A major fundraising project provided donors with an opportunity to have their handprints preserved in concrete castings to show their interest in and support […] The post Train restoration rekindles interest in Brundidge artist’s mural appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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