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BPD hosts free fishing day for seniors
Each year, the Brundidge Police Department plays host to the city’s free fishing day for senior adults at the Brundidge City Pond. “We greatly appreciate our senior residents and want to provide an opportunity to for them to enjoy the outdoors and also to catch fish – from bream to bass to catfish,” said Brundidge […] The post BPD hosts free fishing day for seniors appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County Kid’s Fishing Day set for June 15
Those lazy, hazy days of summer are the perfect “go fishing” time. With that understanding, comes Pike County Kids’ Fishing Day at Clay Hill Farms on Saturday, June 15. All kids, ages five, to 15 are invited to participate in this day of free fishing at Clay Hill Farms in Pronto. Kids’ Fishing Day will […] The post Pike County Kid’s Fishing Day set for June 15 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Circle K cashier recounts terrifying robbery
In the early morning hours of May 29, cashier Brittany Florence came face-to-face with a gun pointed to her head as four men robbed the Circle K in Troy. Brittany Florence is a Troy native, a mother and the cashier working third shift at the Circle K when the robbery occurred. “I was coming from […] The post Circle K cashier recounts terrifying robbery appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy City Offices to be closed for Juneteenth Holiday
The City of Troy offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Wednesday’s garbage and recycling routes will be picked up on Thursday, June 20 instead. Emergency services such as police and fire protection will be fully operational during this time. For any utility outages, contact (334) 566-0177. Juneteenth […] The post Troy City Offices to be closed for Juneteenth Holiday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TPD investigating armed robbery
The Troy Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on May 29 in Troy. TPD received a report of a robbery in the 100 block of U.S. Highway 231 at a business on May 29 at 1:21 a.m. According to a release from the police department, four subjects entered the location wearing dark […] The post TPD investigating armed robbery appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Memorial Day: Honoring America’s fallen heroes
The hum of highway traffic provided the background for the reading of the names of those who lost their lives in service to their country – to our country. “Our lives go on but for their sacrifices,” said Randy Ross, Pike County Veterans Affairs officer. Those who gathered at Troy’s Bicentennial Park on Memorial Day […] The post Memorial Day: Honoring America’s fallen heroes appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Local students restore mural on side of BlueKey Properties building
As bright as the morning sunshine. That’s the best way to describe the re-painting of the mural on the north side of the BlueKey Properties building in downtown Troy. Students from Pike Liberal Arts School and Charles Henderson High School worked on the mural with CHHS art teacher Karvarus Moore and local artist Avont Anderson. […] The post Local students restore mural on side of BlueKey Properties building appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Hope 4 Heroes and Families Workshop planned
The Council on Substance Abuse will present “Hope 4 Heroes and Families” information and benefits workshop from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on June 11, at South Alabama Electric Co-op. Randy Ross, Pike County Veterans Affairs Officer, said the information and benefits workshop will be very be of great benefit to military personnel and their […] The post Hope 4 Heroes and Families Workshop planned appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Gov. Ivey invites students to take part in Summer Reading Challenge
This week Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released a public statement, inviting Alabama students to join her Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging children to include reading in their summer activities. Ivey’s Summer Reading Challenge began May 21 and concludes July 31 and is open to all Alabama students from kindergarten through eighth grade for the upcoming 2024-2025 […] The post Gov. Ivey invites students to take part in Summer Reading Challenge appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy PD makes arrest in connection with homicide case
On May 26, the Troy Police Department arrested Kentaurie Daevon Fulpher, 20, and charged him with murder in connection to a May 23 Troy shooting. TPD responded to a shooting incident at 2:23 a.m. on May 23 in the 400 block of Aster Circle in Troy, where officers found a 23-year-old woman deceased. On May […] The post Troy PD makes arrest in connection with homicide case appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Memorial Day Service Monday at Bicentennial Park
American Legion Post 70 in Troy will host a Memorial Day Service at 11 a.m. Monday at Bicentennial Park. The public is invited to come in remembrance of those who gave their lives in service to their country and helped secure the freedoms that Americans enjoy today. Bob McLendon, Commander, Post 70, said the names […] The post Memorial Day Service Monday at Bicentennial Park appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
That’s a wrap! Center Stagers perform at ‘The Studio’
The Johnson Center for the Arts featured two performances at the Studio from its Center Stagers program with 31 of its enrolled students. The younger group, ages 6-10, performed short scenes and music from “Beauty and the Beast.” The older group performed scenes from “Shrek.” A few individual performers were featured as well. Finn McCall, age eight, […] The post That’s a wrap! Center Stagers perform at ‘The Studio’ appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
PCSO makes burglary arrest
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office has charged two men in connection to two separate incidents of burglary. Sheriff Russell Thomas said Timothy McClure, 43, of Troy, was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, first-degree theft of property, possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamnie, possession of drug paraphernalia and attempting to elude law enforcement […] The post PCSO makes burglary arrest appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Lunch-and-Learn at IDEA Bank
Troy, AL – The City of Troy, The Pike County Chamber of Commerce and the Troy University IDEA Bank have combined resources and knowledge to craft a series of 6 lunch-and-learn workshops, designed to help small businesses with marketing and finance. The workshops will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. and will be “done by one!” […] The post Lunch-and-Learn at IDEA Bank appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TPD investigating two shooting incidents
The Troy Police Department is investigating two unrelated shooting incidents that occurred on Thursday night. The TPD responded to a shots fired call at McDonalds on U.S. Highway 231 N. around 11:25 p.m. When officers arrived, they found two female victims with gunshot wounds. One was transported to Troy Regional Medical Center and the other […] The post TPD investigating two shooting incidents appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Brundidge mayor proclaims May as Mental Health Month
Brundidge Mayor Isabell Boyd has proclaimed the month of May 2024 as Mental Health Month in Brundidge. In doing so, the mayor called upon the citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools to recommit the Brundidge community to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps the Brundidge citizens can take […] The post Brundidge mayor proclaims May as Mental Health Month appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Alabama retirement locations included in national rankings
Those who are looking for just the right place to retire might consider MarketBeat.com’s recently conducted survey to discover the most desirable United States locations among retirees. The survey pinpointed specific neighborhoods that retirees would choose if money were no object. Not surprisingly, Wailea, Maui Hawaii took the number one spot. Wailea, Maui, Hawaii is known […] The post Alabama retirement locations included in national rankings appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Choctawhatchee, Pea and Yellow Rivers Watershed Management Authority Awarded Grants for Elba Dam Removal Project
The Choctawhatchee, Pea and Yellow Rivers Watershed Management Authority (CPYRWMA) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $1.7 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and a $1.93 million grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support the removal of the inoperable Elba dam on the Pea […] The post Choctawhatchee, Pea and Yellow Rivers Watershed Management Authority Awarded Grants for Elba Dam Removal Project appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Phi Beta Sigma hosting inaugural Juneteenth Celebration
The Omicron Tau Sigma chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity of Troy University will be hosting its inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Murphy Park in Troy on June 15. Phi Beta Sigma is offering a day of fun and information for those that choose to attend. The celebration kicks off with a 5K run that […] The post Phi Beta Sigma hosting inaugural Juneteenth Celebration appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
A few Vidalia onions left for sale
The Troy Exchange Club’s 2024 Vidalia Onion Fundraiser was, once again, a great success. Donna McLaney Jones expressed thanks to the club’s members who are all great Vidalia onion salespersons. “And, thanks to everyone who made our Vidalia Onion Fundraiser a success,” Jones said. “We do have a few onions left. Eight or nine 10-pound […] The post A few Vidalia onions left for sale appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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