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Vidalia onions are here
I’m the bulb-shaped onion, I grow underground, All the year round, in every town I am found. That little nursery rhyme must have been written about Vidalia onions, and, perhaps, with Troy, Alabama in mind. Each year the Troy Exchange Club has an onion sale, But not just “any” onion sale. A Vidalia onion sale. […] The post Vidalia onions are here appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
A new coat of paint
A coat of paint will help any old barn. With that in mind, Pam Smith, retired Charles Henderson High School art teacher, and Karvarus More, art teacher at CHHS, have caught on to that truism. The mural on the side of the Blue Key Properties building on North Three Notch is being given a colorful […] The post A new coat of paint appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
A community called to friendship
Pike County’s Friendship Community is just what its name says. It is a community where friendship abounds. In celebration of the community spirit that is a way of life for longtime residents and newcomers, alike, a group of friends planned and held the first Friendship Community Cookout on Saturday, May 11. “This was a unique, […] The post A community called to friendship appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Honoring those who gave their all
Wednesday, May15, 2024, was sunny and warm. Traffic around the Troy Police Department seemed to move quietly slow, perhaps, in recognition of the Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony that was underway on the department grounds. Those who gathered at the Police Memorial were there to honor the officers who gave their lives in the line […] The post Honoring those who gave their all appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Special Olympics State Games cancelled for this weekend at Troy University
The Special Olympics State Games scheduled for this weekend at Troy University has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. “After discussions with the State Games leadership and board members, everyone felt it was in the athletes’ best interests to cancel the games,” said Dean of Students Herbert Reeves, who coordinates the games […] The post Special Olympics State Games cancelled for this weekend at Troy University appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Wednesday is Peace Officers Memorial Day
Congress and the President of the United States, Joe Biden, have designated May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The City of Troy will hold a Police Memorial Service honoring fallen officers Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the Police Officers Memorial in the Troy Municipal Complex. There are about 900,000 law enforcement officers serving […] The post Wednesday is Peace Officers Memorial Day appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TRMC celebrates National Hospital Week
Troy Regional, along with other hospitals across the nation, is celebrating National Hospital Week, May 12-18. National Hospital Week takes place each year to recognize hospital, health systems and healthcare worker who provide care to their community. TRMC has planned activities planned every day Monday through Friday during the week to express appreciation to the […] The post TRMC celebrates National Hospital Week appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Oak Grove’s 50th homecoming set for Sunday
Oak Grove’s 50th Homecoming is set for 11 a.m. Sunday, May 19, at Oak Grove Methodist Church on Oak Grove Road, Troy. All who have a personal history in Oak Grove Methodist Church or those who are interested in the history of the church are invited. Deborah Huggins-Davis said Oak Grove Methodist Church’s 50th Homecoming […] The post Oak Grove’s 50th homecoming set for Sunday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Senior Spotlight: Nicholas McQuagge of Goshen High School
Goshen High School senior Nicholas McQuagge has a passion for mechatronics and is already pursuing a degree in the area. McQuagge not only takes part currently in the Mechatronics Academy but also competed in the job interview section for Skills USA, taking a state-runner up finish this year. Previously, McQuagge was also a tumbler at […] The post Senior Spotlight: Nicholas McQuagge of Goshen High School appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Peace Officers Memorial Day proclaimed in Troy
The Congress and President of the United Stated have designated May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. There are about 900,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Troy Police Department who play an essential role in securing the rights and freedoms of the citizens of […] The post Peace Officers Memorial Day proclaimed in Troy appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Pike County BOE awards bids
The Pike County Board of Education met in regular session Monday night and took care of new business at hand. •Following the board’s approval of the Financial Statement for the month of April 2024, Dr. Donella Carter presented the systems accreditation review. •The boards also approve MOU between Troy Resilience Project and Pike County Schools […] The post Pike County BOE awards bids appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy Elementary School student James Johnson selected for Space and Rocket Center scholarship
James Johnson, a 12-year-old sixth grader at Troy Elementary School has been selected for the Space and Rocket Center’s SALSA scholarship. Space Academy for Leading Students in Alabama (SALSA) is a program funded by the State of Alabama Legislature that awards a male and female student between the ages of 12 to 14 from every […] The post Troy Elementary School student James Johnson selected for Space and Rocket Center scholarship appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Serenity South Senior Living of Troy hosts Mother’s Day Tea
Serenity South Senior Living of Troy was pleased to host a Mother’s Day tea on Friday, May 10th, 2024 honoring all mothers, grandmothers, aunts and loved ones. Everyone in attendance dressed the part of High Tea attire and indulged in a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres. These lovely ladies enjoyed their tea and lemonade in […] The post Serenity South Senior Living of Troy hosts Mother’s Day Tea appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
House Of Hope residents say it with flowers
Residents and representative of the House of Hope in Brundidge were on the street corners in downtown Troy Friday morning with flowers for Mother’s Day. For a donation, large or small, the donor received a bouquet of fresh flowers to take home for a loved one on Mother’s Day. Melena Dickey, House of Hope supervisor, […] The post House Of Hope residents say it with flowers appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
One day your ancestors will speak to you
Michelle Gilmore, Tribal Chief of the Southeastern Mvskoke Nation and a Commissioner on Alabama Indian Affairs Commission, was the guest speaker at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama’s “Thunder on the Three Notch” annual event on April 27. Michelle Gilmore, presented “Their Life, Their Path, Their Story, My Ancestors” to a large group of museum […] The post One day your ancestors will speak to you appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Whisper a prayer
When a child walks through the door and it closes behind, mothers whisper a prayer. No matter how old a child is, once that door closes, all a mother can do is pray for a safe return. The night Kenyatta Snell left to go to a party, her mother, Pamela Snell, cautioned her to “be […] The post Whisper a prayer appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Senior Spotlight: Addie Renfroe of Pike Liberal Arts School
The Messenger will be doing a Senior Spotlight on a student from each high school in The Messenger’s coverage area. Pike Liberal Arts School senior Addie Renfroe is a stellar athlete and student, being named the school’s valedictorian. Renfroe is a member of both the PLAS volleyball and tennis team. She earned All-Messenger honors in […] The post Senior Spotlight: Addie Renfroe of Pike Liberal Arts School appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
North Knox Street to be closed Monday for crossdrain replacement
On Monday, May 13, Pike County Road 7771, also known as Knox Street, will be temporarily closed for crossdrain replacement. The road will close beginning at 8 a.m. for eight hours, weather permitting, and no through traffic or onsite detour will be available. The road will be closed at a point 1,000 feet from the […] The post North Knox Street to be closed Monday for crossdrain replacement appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Venomous snake class at Arboretum
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Pike County Extension Office is hosting a venomous snake identification, general safety around venomous snakes, handling/securing venomous snakes and venomous snake bite protocols from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. June 21, at the Troy University Arboretum, 101 Pell Avenue, Troy. There is no...
The Book Store is always in season
The Book Store at the Troy Public Library is always in season. At Halloween, at Thanksgiving, at Christmas time, at any time, the Book Store has books for youngsters to read, to enjoy and to learn. Iris Byrd, The Book Store manager, said the Book Store has books about baseball and football, about plants and […] The post The Book Store is always in season appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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