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Longtime Dale County coroner dies
DALE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — Former Dale County Coroner Woodrow “Woody” Hilboldt died Wednesday afternoon. He was 74. Staff at Holman Funeral Home in Ozark tells WDHN Hilboldt died at his Ozark home after a long-term illness. He was surrounded by family and friends. Hilboldt was elected...
Montgomery man arrested in Brundidge shooting
A Montgomery man has been arrested in a shooting in Brundidge. Brundidge Police Chief Sam Green says 41-year-old Brian Guice has been charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle, shooting into an unoccupied vehicle and certain persons forbidden to have a gun. Green says last month, officers had responded to...
Enterprise woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in connection to 2021 death of Ariton woman
On May 1, Enterprise resident Andrea Stacy entered a guilty plea to the charge of Manslaughter in connection to the death of Ariton resident Brittanie Ferguson. According to a release by 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney James Tarbox, evidence in the case showed that on Dec. 23, 2021, Stacy was traveling in the wrong lane […] The post Enterprise woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in connection to 2021 death of Ariton woman appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Wiregrass native is still the richest man in Alabama
ABBEVILLE, Ala (WDHN) — Wiregrass entrepreneur Jimmy Rane has held the title “Alabama’s Richest Man” for another year, according to Forbes Magazine. The independent financial magazine reports Rane has a current net worth of $1.5 billion. Rane, also known as “Yella Fella,” is the founder and...
Ozark man shoots victim with shotgun over a woman, police say
OZARK, Ala (WDHN) — An Ozark man is behind bars without bond after police say he shot another man with a 12 gauge shotgun over a jealous argument about a woman. George Hilson is charged with one count of attempted murder. According to Ozark Police, early Tuesday morning, Hilson...
Antonio Price receives life sentence for Troy rape
On Wednesday, May 1, Antonio Price of Troy entered a guilty plea to the charges of first degree rape, first degree theft and first degree unlawful imprisonment and was sentenced to life in prison. According to a release from 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney James Tarbox, the charges related to this case were reported to the Troy Police Department on Aug. 17, […] The post Antonio Price receives life sentence for Troy rape appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Woman shares her two year fight for friend’s date of death headstone plate
OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) - A Daleville woman says she’s been fighting to get her friend’s date of death inscription on her headstone for more than two years. Sharon Jones, a resident of Daleville, lost her friend Virginia Quearry on January 30, 2022, now 27 months later, her headstone is still without a death date plate.
Spring Fest set for Saturday in downtown Brundidge
Spring Fest, the annual arts and crafts show in Brundidge is set for Saturday on the grounds of the historic Bass House on South Main Street. Everyone is invited to “drop by” and take a chance on winning $500. Jeanette Lampley, president of the sponsoring Brundidge Business Association, said the Cow Patty Drop always generates […] The post Spring Fest set for Saturday in downtown Brundidge appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
National Day of Prayer gives thanks
The 2024 Bible Reading Marathon opened at 8 a.m. Monday, April 29, and closed at noon May 2 for the beginning of the National Day of Prayer, which is an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress and held on the first Thursday of May. On that day, people are asked to […] The post National Day of Prayer gives thanks appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Rebels rematch with Artion
This one will be a rematch for the ages. After Reeltown took a 2-1 series win over Washington County, the Rebels will host 2A defending state champion Ariton in the third round. Last year, in Reeltown’s first round matchup in the first season under head coach Matt Johnson, the Rebels...
Ariton falls to GW Long in Area Championship
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In back-to-back games on Tuesday, the Ariton Lady Purple Cats lost to the GW Long Lady Rebels in the Class 2A, Area 3 Championship. Ariton went into the championship round undefeated – having beaten Long on Monday – and needed just one more win to take the championship, while Long had to win back-to-back games to take the crown in the double elimination tournament.
No hearing scheduled in Cuthbert family’s 3-year-old triple homicide case
CUTHBERT, Ga. (WALB) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed that the capital murder case, involving a mother and her two children from Cuthbert, has been turned over to the Barbour County District Attorney’s Office. Even though Remona Hudson and her sons, Kailb and Kyle, were found dead in...
Thunder on the Three Notch Friday at Pioneer Museum
“Thunder on the Three Notch” opens today at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama and will continue on Saturday. Hours both days hours are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The re-enactment of the Battle of Hobdy’s Bridge is the highlight of the historical event. The battle will be waged at 2 p.m. each day. A short […] The post Thunder on the Three Notch Friday at Pioneer Museum appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Trojans Take Game One of the Louisiana-Troy Softball Series
LAFAYETTE – Troy used three pitchers to record a three-hit shutout of the No. 17-ranked Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Softball team and claim a 3-0 win in the opening game of a Sun Belt Conference series on Thursday, May 2 at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park. Louisiana (38-16, 20-2 SBC) had its 13-game home win […]
New bill makes EMS and paramedics eligible for hazardous duty time
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) - On Tuesday, Governor Ivey signed a bill that now gives hazardous duty time to EMS and paramedics. House Bill 71 recognizes the contributions of emergency medical services and paramedics to public safety by awarding them hazardous duty time. That is the time when there is a...
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