Sep 13, 2023 · At the Sept. 12 Troy City Council Meeting, the council heard the first reading of a number of proposed city ordinance amendments along with the second reading of proposed zoning ordinances amendments. The Council heard the first reading of proposed amendments to the city’s Personnel, Policies and Procedures. Also, the first reading of amendments to […]Alabama's Primary Election will be held on Tuesday. The only local election ontheballot if for Pike County Commission District 1. Democrats Sam C. Green and Greg Wright are competing for the commission seat that was vacated by Homer Wright. The other major state race on the ballot is for United States Representative for the Second ...5 days ago · On Monday, the NCAA announced all 64 teams for the upcoming NCAA Regional Baseball Tournament and the Troy Trojans were left out. The Trojans finished third in the Sun Belt Conference regular season but were eliminated from the Sun Belt Baseball Tournament in Montgomery after just three games. After topping Appalachian State in the first […]A two-vehicle crash in Crenshaw County claimed the life of Lakenya B. Anderson on June 18. The crash occurred at approximately 8:05 a.m. on June 18 when Anderson, a 40-year-old Brantley resident, was fatally injured when the 2018 Nissan Rogue she was driving collided head-on with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Lucas M. …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, spontaneous ...The Troy Trojans men's basketball team (8-6, 2-0) remain undefeated in Sun Belt Conference action after picking up a resounding 86-73 win over the Old Dominion Monarchs (4-10, 0-2) on Thursday. The Troy win marks Troy's first 2-0 start in conference play since 2010. Troy shot 52.9 percent in the first half and led 55-34 […]On Memorial Day 2024, American Legion Post 70-Troy placed a monument at Troy’s Bicentennial Park in honor of American soldiers for whom the war never ended. Bob McLendon, post commander, said soldiers die on battle fields in distant places and soldiers also come home and die as the result of the hauntings of war. “Too […]Troy finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in the country three separate times during that span. In 2001, Troy made the move to Division I-A (FBS) and finished 7-4 in that first year. Troy moved into the Sun Belt Conference in 2004 and won five straight conference titles under Blakeney between 2006 and 2010, along with five bowl game ...Mar 4, 2023 · Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 5 pm until 7 pm at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy. James R. Jimmy Shaver. Mr. Shaver, well known as “Jimmy” by his family and friends, was the definition of a farmer. Hard work ran deep through his veins, as he spent years tilling up the dirt for his row crops, raising his cattle and ...The Pike Liberal Arts School golf team hosted tournament action at the Troy Country Club on Tuesday and PLAS came away with the first place finish. Pike Lib boys finished first overall wiht a score of 309, while Opp came in second with a score of 326. Also competing at the tournament was Kinston, Dothan, […]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, spontaneous ...Troy Bilt is a well-known brand when it comes to outdoor power equipment such as lawn mowers, tillers, and snow blowers. Just like any other machinery, these tools may face issues ...We value your support of local news. Please consider subscribing to support our newsroom’s work. Already a print subscriber and need to manage your account or do you only want to purchase a print subscription? Click here if that’s what you need. Digital monthly membership $6.99/ month Join Now Cancel anytime Unlimited access to site, […]The Troy Trojans softball team (4-2) opened the 2024 season with the Trojan Invitational this weekend. Troy went 4-2 on the weekend with wins over UT-Martin, Samford and North Alabama. The Trojans kicked off the weekend with a 7-4 win over UT-Martin on Feb. 9. After scoring off a bases loaded walk in the first inning, D’Aun Riggs hit …John Oree Grimes, age 91, a resident of the Spring Hill Community, passed away peacefully at Crenshaw Community Hospital on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 3 PM from the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Ramona Smith officiating. Interment will follow in …After an investigation from the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), in connection to the brawl on the field between Pike County and Headland High Schools last week, Pike County will resume football operations beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3. Headland’s football program was also reinstated on Monday. PCHS head Coach Mark …Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., a privately held national retail chain of craft and home decor stores, is set to open its Troy store in early March, bringing 35 to 50 jobs to the community. "The success of our stores in Alabama is a good indicator that Troy shoppers will be pleased with the quality, selection and value we offer in the craft and ...It is with great sadness that the Troy Police Department has reported the passing of one of its own. “Our friend and brother Elijah Rouse passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at his home in Brundidge,” said Troy Police Chief Randall Barr. “Elijah began working with the Troy Police Department in 2019. He was a […]Troy University recently announced the hiring of Associate Vice Chancellors for Marketing and Communication and Enrollment Management. Dr. Blake Bedsole has been named Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, while Leslie Scrushy, a TROY alumna, will serve as Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing and …Hours are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Yanni Tempelis talked comfortably Monday morning as the waitresses, Troy University students, busied about preparing for the Eatery to open for the day. "I am a firm believer that the more traffic there is around the square, the better for all of us," Tempelis said.The Brundidge City Council appointed Sam Green as the city's new Chief of Police. "I want to thank the City of Brundidge for entrusting me with this important role," Green said. "I also want to thank everyone who has supported me through the years - the Pike County Sheriff's Office, the Montgomery Police Department, the Alabama ...Troy PD makes arrest in connection with homicide case - The Troy Messenger. 100 % Right coverage: 1 sources. 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 ...The driving force for this move was Troy State University alumnus Benny Beard. Beard, a 1962 Troy graduate, said he initially had the vision for Troy moving up to Division I after seeing the school's award-winning "Sound of the South" band performing at an Atlanta Falcons game. "Of course, being a Troy graduate 'The Sound of the South ...A Brundidge Police Department death investigation has determined a juvenile's death was the result of an accidental discharge. Brundidge Police Chief Sam Green said the BPD responded to call of a gunshot victim in the 800 block of Galloway Road Sunday morning between 2 and 2:30 a.m. Green said when officers arrived, the victim was located and ...Of Troy’s 19 signees, eight are early enrollees that will begin their college careers at Troy in January and be available for spring practices. Beall, Campbell, Cattledge, Conner, Cutts, Perry, Sherrod and Thompson will all be enrolling in January. Troy has had some recent movement on the roster in terms of players entering the transfer ...Jacob Talon Anderson. Jacob Talon Anderson, age 21, a resident of Troy, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 3 pm from the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Mark Stephens officiating.According to reports, the Tory Police Department has arrested and charged Tyiesha Renee Pollard with murder in connection to a Sept. 3 shooting in Troy. Police say the shooting occurred Sunday night after 10 p.m. in connection to a domestic dispute. Police responded to a car crash reported on Pine Street in Troy and when officers arrived, a ...A celebration of his life was held at First Baptist Church of Troy at 200 W College St. at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Burial followed the service at Green Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers were Will Drinkard, Kris Stubblefield, Terrill Smith, Kevin Stephens, Jonathan Neeley, Roderick Burden, Wesley Pennington, and Fred Burden. William ...The Troy Trojans will become the first Sun Belt Conference team to ever face a Power 5 opponent in a bowl game when they match up with the ACC's Duke Blue Devils (7-5) in the Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 23. The Trojans are coming off their second straight Sun Belt Championship and a 10-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Duke is coming off a 7-5 ...The community of Troy is welcomed to an artist reception on Thursday, March 7th, from 5 - 7pm. Drop in anytime to meet the artist, meet other art…. A fantastic time was had at the Johnson Center for the Arts Kids Book Club! Kids aged 7-12 had a blast with secret paper messages, embroidery, dancing,….The Alabama Black Belt Adventures 12th annual Big Buck Photo Contest received dozens of entries and thousands of online votes. Olivia Faulkner, a second-grade student at Troy Elementary School, is a co-winner in the Alabama Big Buck Photo Contest. She shares the honor with Chad Stinson, a Pintlala man who harvested a 13-point velvet buck. The […]It is with great sadness that the Troy Police Department has reported the passing of one of its own. “Our friend and brother Elijah Rouse passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at his home in Brundidge,” said Troy Police Chief Randall Barr. “Elijah began working with the Troy Police Department in 2019. He was a […]According to a statement from 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney James Tarbox, Troy native Marlon Hamm pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of sexual misconduct in connection to a 2020 case where Hamm was charged with rape and sexual assault. Hamm was arrested in May 2020 after being accused of the rape of a Coffee County woman. According ...James leaves worldwide legacy. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The death of Bishop S.D. James, chief executive officer of the S.D. James Evangelistic Association in Banks, brought sadness to the local area and to the many lives he has touched around the world. James died Nov. 15, 2020. Having been called to preach, James began public ...Apr 21, 2023 · Art therapy has been around since the 1940s. Two pioneers in the field, Margaret Naumburg and Edith Kramer, used art therapy as a way to help clients tap into their inner thoughts, feelings and experiences through creative expression. The Johnson Center for the Arts and Troy Regional Medical Center have recently combined their resources to […]The Troy Messenger. 101 East Church Street P.O. Box 727 Troy, Alabama 36081 (334) 566-4270 Email The Troy MessengerObituaries, Saturday, April 2, 2022 - The Troy Messenger. Paula Mozley Copeland Paula Mozley Copeland, age 96, passed away on March 31, 2022 following a brief illness. She is survived by her three children: Josh P. Copeland (Pam) of Asheville, NC, Leigh Copeland (Paul Hebda) of Birmingham, AL, and Peter Copeland (Alison) of …According to ACHE, Troy's in-state enrollment has continued to fall slightly each year since 2021, from 14,537 in 2021 to 13,862 in 2022 and 13,652 in 2023. Through a statement to The Messenger, Troy University officials touched on plans to tackle these enrollment trends. "University leaders are engaged in an ongoing process of strategic ...Published 9:49 am Tuesday, May 28, 2024. By Josh Boutwell. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Pike Liberal Arts baseball team will host a summer youth camp in June. The camp will be held June 3-4 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. each day with lunch provided. The cost of the camp is $100 per student. For more information - and to ...Dr. LaGary Carter has been named the Dean for Troy University's College of Health and Human Services. He will begin his new role on Aug. 1. Dr. Carter, who currently serves as Professor of Exercise Physiology and Associate Dean in the School of Health Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University, fills the vacancy left by Dr. John Garner, who left to ...It is with great sadness that the Troy Police Department has reported the passing of one of its own. “Our friend and brother Elijah Rouse passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at his home in Brundidge,” said Troy Police Chief Randall Barr. “Elijah began working with the Troy Police Department in 2019. He was a […]Boyd is Troy's hometown signing in the 2024 class, having grown up in Troy and been a star at Charles Henderson High School. Boyd earned All-Messenger Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 and All-State honors, catching 60 passes for 1,218 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior. He also caught 38 passes for 877 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore.Endorphins are one of your body’s natural pain relievers and mood boosters. Endorphins are a type of hormone that also acts as a chemical messenger in your brain (neurotransmitter)...On Thursday morning, July 3, 2021, a road sign was posted designating County Road 4406 Dr. S.D. James Blvd. in honor of James, a remarkable leader and man of God, said Elder E.L. Lindsey, II, assistant pastor of Jerusalem Temple. The Banks roadway will remain County Road 4406 due to highway regulations, but the signage honoring James is ...We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.Ground has been broken for a Hilton Flagship Hotel to come to Troy. The groundbreaking ceremony for the four-story, 91 room, Home2 Suites by Hilton was held Thursday morning in the Park Place Shopping Center next to the GoodTimes Bowling site. A large gathering of Troy City and Pike County officials and community representatives …The Troy Trojans (1-1) picked up their first win under new head coach Jon Sumrall at home on Saturday night against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (0-2) at home 38-17. While Troy would eventually get things rolling and put up more than 500 yards of offense, things didn’t start out that way with the Trojans heading into the second quarter trailing 3-0.Troubleshooting a Troy-Bilt riding mower begins with reading the troubleshooting section of the included owner’s manual. Troy-Bilt also offers suggestions on its website at troybil...A number of Xtreme Athletics Troy's gymnasts have qualified for regional meets, as well as earned state championships. This was the first year that Xtreme Athletics Gymnastics featured Xcel teams with two gymnasts in Xcel Bronze earning state championships. Kensley Wallace earned a state title in the beam, while Kinsley Cox won state titles in […]Jaine Treadwell | The Messenger Russell Thomas was sworn as Pike County's eight-term sheriff by Pike County Probate Judge Michael Bunn at 1 p.m. Thursday. The ceremony was attended by members of the Pike County Sheriff's Department, friends and family. Pictured with Bunn and Thomas are Madison Hale Thomas, Russ Thomas Jodi Thomas, Kati ...The Troy Parks and Recreation 12U Trojans are headed back to the WYFA Super Bowl this Saturday, Nov. 2, to face off against Dothan’s 12U team for the State Championship for the second consecutive season. Robert Lee returned just five players from last year’s championship team and things started off rocky for the 2023 12U Trojans but …Andrew Mack Gibson Andrew Mack Gibson, age 83, a resident of Troy, Alabama, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 6, at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Troy. Dr. Ross Lankford will officiate and Dillard Funeral Home of Troy will direct […]Troy adds Alabama State to 2026 football schedule. Troy University Athletics announced the completion of the 2026 football out-of-conference schedule on Friday with the addition of ... May 17, 2024.The Troy Trojans (1-1) picked up their first win under new head coach Jon Sumrall at home on Saturday night against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (0-2) at home 38-17. While Troy would eventually get things rolling and put up more than 500 yards of offense, things didn’t start out that way with the Trojans heading into the second quarter trailing 3-0.By Savanah Weed After receiving hundreds of applications, Troy University was selected by NASA to receive a "Moon Tree" seedling that flew around the moon on the 2022 Artemis I mission. The loblolly pine tree seedling was delivered on Friday morning. Over multiple rounds of selections, NASA chose institutions based on an organization's ability to care […]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 to continue ...At 5 p.m. on September 11, the opportunity to enter a pet in the Humane Society of Pike County' 2024 Pet Photo Contest ended. Donna Brockmann, HSPC president, said 81 much loved pets were entered. However, any mail-in entries with the final postmark of September 11 will be added. At the closing time Zoey, loved […]Charles Henderson lost Geneva and beat Prattville-Christian in pool play on Friday before beating Park Crossing in the first round of elimination portion of the tournament on Saturday morning. The Lady Trojans then were eliminated by Stanhope-Elmore in the quarterfinals later in the day. Against Geneva, the Lady Trojans got down 6-0 in the ...Troy Messenger, Troy, Alabama. 18,406 likes · 1,474 talking about this. NewspaperAndrea Pack, Johnson Center for the Arts director, has outlined the JCA events and activities through March. Pack said the "Broken Bridges over Ukraine" exhibit will close on March 1. The closing reception will be announced. The Warren Simmons' "Serendipity" exhibit is now open and will close on March 29. The Art of Seeing Workshop […]Troy University Athletics announced the completion of its 2027 road schedule on Wednesday, adding a big-time Power 5 matchup with the University of Miami (Fla.). Troy will travel to Miami on Sept. 11, 2027, as the two schools will face off for the first time since Troy's first year in FBS play back in 2001. […]As football season draws near, Baumhower's Victory Grille in Troy is getting set for a projected mid-August opening. On July 25, the Troy City Council approved Baumhower's for a retail liquor license, which is one of the last steps the restaurant needed to complete before opening. Baumhower's President Spencer Baumhower, the son of Alabama legend […]Connect with your favorite people. Continue. Keep me signed innewsletter Police Reports, Saturday, May 25, 2024. May 16 Williams, Angela D, 25, Contempt of Court Still, Ta'Shara T, 24, Alias Warrant May 17 Foster, ...Troy also earned a series win over Indiana, who also made the NCAA Tournament. Troy held an RPI of 57 and lost eight of its last 11 games, which likely factored into the decision to leave the Trojans out of the tournament. Meanwhile, Louisiana, Southern Miss, Coastal Carolina and James Madison all made the tournament from the Sun Belt.A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday evening claimed the life of Brundidge man Charles Spears. The crash occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. on June 28 when the 1986 Honda CMX 450 motorcycle that Charles Ralph Spears, 41, of Brundidge collided head-on with a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Brandy Lynne Quattlebaum, 30, of Troy. The crash ...A proposed roundabout on Alabama Highway 167 in the Spring Hill community of Pike County is set to begin construction this week. The original proposal for the roundabout was made in 2021 and would see a roundabout developed at the current intersection of Alabama Highway 167 and Alabama Highway 87. The reasoning for proposing the […]The Troy Messenger 918 South Brundidge Street P.O. Box 727 Troy, Alabama 36081 (334) 566-4270 Staff Directory Stacy Graning – Publisher Wendy Ward – Office Manager Sign up for our daily email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox Jason Killingsworth – Retail Marketing Coordinator Robbyn Brooks – News Writer Wes Johnson – […]Sanders, a Troy University graduate, spent nearly a decade in Troy City Schools, as a teacher, and went on to work for a number of years for the Pike County Economic Development Corporation. Since starting with the Pike County Chamber of Commerce in 2018 she has worn a number of titles including vice president, executive director and president.Connect with your favorite people. Continue. Keep me signed inThe Troy Trojans (2-2) bounced back to pick up a resounding 111-46 win over the Reinhardt Eagles at home on Tuesday night. The point total was the most scored by a Troy team since scoring 118 points against SUNO in November 2022, but it was also the largest margin of victory since defeating Oakwood 140-66 in 2003.Jan 17, 2024 · Troy native Zion Grady has had a busy January after transferring from Charles Henderson High School to Enterprise High School and then decommitting from the University of Alabama. Grady is a four-star edge rusher and is considered one of the top rated high school prospects in the country. He has won The Messenger’s All-Messenger Defensive ...On Thursday, January 11, 2024, Walter Burton Sanderlin found his eternal peace with our Lord and Savior. Funeral services will be at 3:00pm on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Green Hills Funeral Home with Rev. Dave “Doc” Kirby officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service.On Troy's next possession, Vidal broke a tackle and raced 49 yards for his fifth touchdown run to cap off the 49-23 win. Troy rolled up 463 yards of offense with 271 yards on the ground and 5-of-10 on third and fourth downs. While Appalachian State did muster 383 yards of offense, the Trojans forced two turnovers and held the Mountaineers to ...What is your favorite thing about the Summer? Cookouts; Swimming; No School; Vacations; Other; View Results. Loading ...The Troy Trojans' women's basketball team is followed up its historic run in the WNIT in March by announcing the signing of six transfer players on April 18. Troy will have to fill a hole left by a number of graduates departing from the team including All-Conference players Ja'Mia Hollings, Tai'Sheka Porchia and Makayia Hallmon. […]Both the Troy Trojans men’s and women’s basketball teams picked up wins during a home doubleheader on Feb. 17. For the men (18-9, 11-3), it was also Senior Night and the home regular season finale as the Trojans picked up a 85-57 win over ULM. The win also gives Troy 15 home wins this season, which is the most a Troy team has accomplished ...