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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.
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 deadly crash
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — An Enterprise woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to causing a deadly crash three years ago. Andrea Stacy was charged with one count of manslaughter in the death of 32-year-old Brittanie Ferguson, who died in a car crash just before Christmas in 2021.
Brantley School holds annual pageant
By Staff Reports Brantley School held their elementary, junior high and senior high beauty pageants on April 20. Winners were selected in the categories of Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Miss Elementary, Jr Campus Beauty and Campus Beauty. The winners are: Tiny Miss: Photogenic Winner Emma Jaymes Brook, People’s Choice winner Emma Grace Abadilla, 1st Runner […] The post Brantley School holds annual pageant appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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.
Troy man arrested for conspiracy to commit murder
PIKE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Pike County grand jury has indicted a man from Troy for conspiracy to commit murder. Court documents allege that Tedarius Damont Sistrunk, around Aug. 14, 2020, conspired with or agreed to pay a bounty or fee to cause the death of another person with a firearm.
National Day of Prayer begins at noon Thursday
The annual local Bible Reading Marathon began at 8 a.m. Monday at the gazebo on the square in downtown Troy. The Bible has been read continuously by individuals, families, churches and groups. The 2024 Bible Reading Marathon will close at noon today for Pike County’s National Day of Prayer program at the gazebo. Linda Adams, […] The post National Day of Prayer begins at noon Thursday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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.
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.
Dense fog advisory affecting Butler and Crenshaw counties until Wednesday morning
On Wednesday at 5:04 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9 a.m. for Butler and Crenshaw counties. The weather service states, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," comments the weather service....
Troy, Pike County students enter the workforce with signing day
TROY, Ala. (WSFA) - In the wake of a nationwide worker shortage, 27 students from the Troy and Pike County school systems joined the local workforce Monday. When a high school student decides to attend a four-year college, they usually celebrate the decision with a signing day. Students in Pike County who have decided to join the workforce are being recognized in the same way.
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Coffee and Geneva counties Tuesday midday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 11:18 a.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until noon for Coffee and Geneva counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 11:18 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Opp, moving southeast at 15...
Lady Rebels capture Area Crown
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Tuesday, the Zion Chapel Lady Rebels won the Class 2A, Area 4 Championship defeating Luverne in the championship round. The day started off with the Pike Liberal Arts Lady Patriots defeating Goshen in an elimination game. Gracie Smith led PLAS at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs, while Alissa Barron went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs. Yaley McLendon also went 2-for-3 with a run. Barron pitched four innings and struck out four batters, while giving up one hit and no earned runs. Mary Stephens also struck out two batters and gave up no hits or runs in one inning in the circle.
Battle thundered at Hobdy’s Bridge
The Battle of Hobdy’s Bridge will be a highlight of the Pioneer Museum of Alabama’s “Thunder on the Three Notch” on Friday and Saturday. Barbara Tatom, museum director, said, at 2 p.m. each day, the museum will present “Thunder on the Three Notch, a reenactment of the Battle of Hobdy’s Bridge. Prior to the battle, […] The post Battle thundered at Hobdy’s Bridge appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Zion Chapel hosts Area Softball Tournament
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Class 2A No. 3-ranked Zion Chapel Lady Rebels played host to the 2A, Area 4 Tournament on Monday, welcoming Pike Liberal Arts, Goshen, Highland Home and Luverne in for the tournament. Zion Chapel swept their way through the first two rounds of the...
Senior Spotlight: Whitney Gholston of Pike County High School
The Messenger will be doing a Senior Spotlight on a student from each high school in The Messenger’s coverage area. Pike County High School senior Whitney Gholston has raked in a number of scholarships during her high school career. Gholston is the recipient of the AKA Book Scholarship, a $32,000 scholarship from the University of […] The post Senior Spotlight: Whitney Gholston of Pike County High School appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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