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At age 102, Hattie Flowers says ‘Take a Kid Fishing’
Hattie Flowers and fishing are synonymous. And, for good reason. As a child, Hattie began fishing with a cut cane pole, a hook and fresh-dug worms. Now, as a fifth-generation fisherman, Hattie is not sitting on the creek bank pulling in supper but, at age 102, she’s not sitting anywhere. “Oh, I’m still moving around […] The post At age 102, Hattie Flowers says ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
‘Starch in their Petticoats’ at WPA Theater June 23
Men who headed west during the Westward Expansion, 1803 -1890, with their wives and daughters probably had the notion that the womenfolk would do domestic work – cooking, cleaning and raising children. However, as part of a wagon train, the women got to showcase a wider range of skills – ridin’ and ropin’ shootin’ and […] The post ‘Starch in their Petticoats’ at WPA Theater June 23 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Sickle Cell Awareness Walk June 22
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Iota Eta Sigma Chapter will host a Sickle Cell Awareness Walk, Saturday, June 22, at Troy Parks and Recreation Center from 8 until 11 a.m. The Sickle Cell Awareness Walk will be held in honor of Braidon Hill and Rhoer Navaeh Foster, youngsters from Troy who are dealing with sickle cell […] The post Sickle Cell Awareness Walk June 22 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
The Voice of the Trojans: Barry McKnight speaks at Troy Rotary
Getting set to enter his 23rd year as the “Voice of the Trojans,” Barry McKnight stopped by the Troy Rotary Club on Tuesday to talk about his career and the future of college athletics. McKnight has been Troy’s lead play-by-play announcer going on 23 years but he got his start in broadcasting after an accident […] The post The Voice of the Trojans: Barry McKnight speaks at Troy Rotary appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Goshen graduate Christopher Thompson recognized by Troy Rotary Club
At the June 11 Troy Rotary Club Meeting, Goshen graduate Christopher “CJ” Thompson was recognized for being the recipient of the 2024 Nolan Hatcher Service Above Self Scholarship. The scholarship is presented annually to a graduating senior in Pike County, gifting that senior with a $1,000 scholarship. The applicants are graded on four different categories. […] The post Goshen graduate Christopher Thompson recognized by Troy Rotary Club appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pond stocked for Free Fishing Day
When Suttons’ Fish Hatchery truck arrived at Clay Hill Farms Monday morning, the odds of kids catching a stringer of catfish on Saturday, Father’s Day went way up. The John Dorrill farm at Pronto has one of the best catfish ponds anywhere around and, weather permitting, fishing for “cats” is always good. But, in the […] The post Pond stocked for Free Fishing Day appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Book Bingo at Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library
Summertime is a time for reading. There are summer reading programs for children and “Tupper” has a reading program for adults. Garneshia Lampley, library coordinator, said it’s Book Bingo time at the Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library in Brundidge. Those who enjoy reading and the fun and excitement of Bingo will want to play Book Bingo. […] The post Book Bingo at Tupper Lightfoot Memorial Library appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Brundidge Pre-Independence Day Parade set for Saturday, June 29
The Brundidge Pre-Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Display is set for Saturday, June 29, in downtown Brundidge. Parade time is 1 p.m. with the fireworks display at 8 p.m. The parade line-up will be at 12 noon on Veterans Boulevard on the north side of town. Fireworks can be viewed from the Pike County High […] The post Brundidge Pre-Independence Day Parade set for Saturday, June 29 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Charleston Square Apartments named 2024 Development of the Year
Recently, Charleston Square Apartments in Troy was named the 2024 Development of the Year by CAHEC. CAHEC is a community development organization that says that it strives to strengthen communities by providing affordable housing and supportive service initiatives to residents in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The CAHEC Development of the Year is given annually […] The post Charleston Square Apartments named 2024 Development of the Year appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
True stories of women of guns and gusto at WPA Theater
The We Piddle Around Theater in Brundidge will host a free, hour-long performance of “Starch in their Petticoats,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Nationally acclaimed storyteller Dolores Hydock will put the “story in history” with true stories of women who were pioneers, homesteaders, pistol-packin’ card sharks, entertainers and “upstairs girls.” “They all played a […] The post True stories of women of guns and gusto at WPA Theater appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Ben Busbee retires from CHCHC
On Friday, Ben Busbee, Charles Henderson Child Health Center executive director, took a few minutes to talk about his upcoming retirement and to acknowledge the many who have been part of his 17 years of leadership. He also took the opportunity to welcome Jessica Lynn Wingate and wish her all the best in her role […] The post Ben Busbee retires from CHCHC appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Brenda Peacock receives Book of Golden Deeds Award
Each year the Troy Exchange Club awards the Book of Golden Deeds Award. This award is awarded to people who volunteer their time to help our community, but receive little recognition. A commemorative plaque is given to the winner. The recipient this year is Brenda M. Peacock. Brenda started working in the Pike County Circuit Clerk’s […] The post Brenda Peacock receives Book of Golden Deeds Award appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TPD charges four in Circle-K robbery
The Troy Police Department has arrested four people in connection with the robbery of the Circle-K on May 29. The TPD responded to a report of a robbery in the 100 block of U.S. Highway 231 on May 29, around 1:20 a.m. Four subjects entered the location wearing dark clothing and ski masks, armed with […] The post TPD charges four in Circle-K robbery appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Visit the Troy library and ‘Go Places this Summer’
Whether it’s sunny, windy or rainy, there is something fun and interesting to do at the Troy Public Library. Kate Deal, children’s librarian, has learning fun planned for children age four through11 each week through July 9. For the younger kids, it’s camping, outdoor adventures, a bear hunt and blasting off into outer space. For […] The post Visit the Troy library and ‘Go Places this Summer’ appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Take your kids fishing at Clay Hill Farms
String your pole, dig your worms, chew you bait. The word is out! More eating-size catfish will be added to the pond at Clay Hill Farms just in time for Kid’s Fishing Day, Saturday, June 15. The pond at Clay Hill Farms is always well stocked but, owners want to make sure that every kid […] The post Take your kids fishing at Clay Hill Farms appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Junteenth celebration planned in downtown Brundidge
Juneteenth will be acknowledged and celebrated in downtown Brundidge on Saturday, June 22 on the grounds of the Bass House on South Main Street. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. […] The post Junteenth celebration planned in downtown Brundidge appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
‘Art Explosion’ predicted at the Johnson Center
A “Summer Art Explosion” in Troy resulted in a spectrum of arts programming for kids from literature, dance, and singing to printmaking and sculpture… and everything in-between. Andrea Pack, director of the Johnson Center for the Arts and the Summer Art Explosion, said, during the 2024 Summer Art Explosion, the young participants are fully exploring […] The post ‘Art Explosion’ predicted at the Johnson Center appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
The story of Katie Potts’ ‘Jack in the Beanstalk’
Katie Potts knows about “Jack in the Beanstalk” and she’s got a story of her own. Over summer 2023, she watched a beanstalk of her own grow and grow and grow. “A friend gave me what looked like a potato root and I planted it,” Potts said, adding that she had no idea what would […] The post The story of Katie Potts’ ‘Jack in the Beanstalk’ appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Kid’s thoughts turn to fishing in June
The sale of Catfish Charlie and chicken livers is expected to skyrocket here in Pike County next week as kids get ready for Pike County Kids Fishing Day at Clay Hill Farms on Saturday, June 15. Each June, a day is designated Kids’ Free Fishing Day and each kid has to decided what bait will […] The post Kid’s thoughts turn to fishing in June appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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