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Teen victim identified in deadly Daleville shooting
DALEVILLE, Ala. (WDHN) – Officials are investigating an early morning shooting that left one teen dead in Daleville. Dale County Coroner John Cawley identified the victim as 17-year-old Jacob Wade Smith of Daleville. According to Daleville Police Chief John Crawford, Smith was shot in the neck at a home...
Elba Dam to be torn down in federal project
ELBA, Ala (WDHN) — A nearly $2 million plan to remove an “obsolete” and possibly dangerous dam in Coffee County has been announced. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the $1,931,465 project will break down and remove the unusable Elba Hydroelectric Dam, which has become a hazard to the people of Coffee County, fish and wildlife, including Endangered Species Act-listed fish and mussels.
COLUMN: Are you a jerk?
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Allen Mendenhall is Associate Dean and Grady Rosier Professor in the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University and Executive Director of the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy. Are you a jerk?. You probably answered no. Yet you know jerks. When we...
It’s TroyFest ‘T’ time
A TroyFest tradition has been, and continues to be, an original T-shirt design for each year of the arts and crafts festival. For a time, elementary students would be invited to enter their designs in each year’s competition. A winner would be selected and the winner’s design would on that year’s TroyFest T-shirt. Recently, local […] The post It’s TroyFest ‘T’ time appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Brundidge welcomes Kita B’s Shoe Store
Those who drive through downtown Brundidge will probably notice a new sign on the window of the building next to Troy Bank & Trust on South Main Street, Kita B’s Shoe Store. The shoe store is owned and operated by Markita Mathis and is a welcomed addition to downtown Brundidge, said Jeanette Lampley, president of […] The post Brundidge welcomes Kita B’s Shoe Store appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TroyFest Scholarship winners recognized
Mary Samson Dunn will receive the Jean Lake Scholarship on Saturday during the Student Art Awards to be presented at noon in the Johnson Center. The $1,000 Jean Lake Scholarship is sponsored by the Troy Arts Council. Pam Smith, said the most amazing thing about Mary Samson’s artwork is her versatility. “She has drawings and […] The post TroyFest Scholarship winners recognized appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Ariton native Big Mama Thornton to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Legendary blues singer Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was born in the small town of Ariton and later this year she will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Music Influence Category. It was announced this week that Thornton will be a part of the 2024 induction class, which includes […] The post Ariton native Big Mama Thornton to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
A great shower of caring
The Vine Church and Sav-a-Life joined to partner with local churches and local businesses to support expectant mothers and mothers with children under the age of three with a Baby Shower. The shower was held on Sunday afternoon April 21 at The Vine Church. At an early county, 65 mothers and mothers-to-were selecting items from […] The post A great shower of caring appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Community Baby Shower Supports SAV-A-LIFE TROY
The Vine Church in Troy was the site of a community baby shower on Sunday, April 21, in support of SAV-A-LIFE TROY for the great work that it is being done throughout the Troy/Pike County community to serve women, men and families that find themselves with an unplanned or crisis situation. “It is our belief […] The post Community Baby Shower Supports SAV-A-LIFE TROY appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
State Rep. Marcus Paramore weighs in on Alabama Voter Turnout
By Nathan Braisted Voter turnout in Alabama continues to decline each year. There are over 3 million registered voters in the state, according to the Secretary of State’s website, but in the decisive 2020 presidential election, only 62.8% actually casted ballots. Rep. Marcus Paramore, R-Pike County, is working to find a solution. “You got to […] The post State Rep. Marcus Paramore weighs in on Alabama Voter Turnout appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TroyFest April 27-28
The TroyFest Art & Craft festival will be held in downtown Troy on April 27 and 28 and will feature more than 90 artists including popular artists from the local area. Morgan Drinkard, festival publicity chair, said the festival is held annually in memory of Jean Lake, a local, highly acclaimed folk artist. The juried […] The post TroyFest April 27-28 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Police Reports, Saturday, April 20, 2024
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Smiley, Eugene D, 31, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, Use or Possession with intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia, Alias Warrants. Minor, Contempt of Court. Scarbrough Jr, Roy D, 49, Alias Warrant. Meadows, Latoya S, 42, Alias Warrant. Williams, Antonio D, 46, Alias Warrants.
Boy Scouts, Master Gardners lend support to Pioneer Museum
Members of Boy Scout Troop 41 in Troy and the Pike County Master Gardeners, have dedicated hours of time to preparing the museum grounds for “Thunder on the Three Notch,” on May 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Barbara Tatom, museum director, said much time and preparation are require to […] The post Boy Scouts, Master Gardners lend support to Pioneer Museum appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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