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The torch is lit and going all the way to Troy for Special Olympics!
The torch of hope was lit this morning in Anniston and Oxford, starting a series of events that will culminate in Troy this weekend at the Alabama Special Olympics Summer Games. https://youtu.be/tz8OIiFZ5IY The post The torch is lit and going all the way to Troy for Special Olympics! appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Pike County senior Markelis Hobdy signs with Miles College
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Pike County senior linebacker Markelis Hobdy was one of dozens of athletes that were affected by the closing of Birmingham Southern College earlier this spring, and on Wednesday he made his dream of playing college football come true by signing with Miles College. Hobdy...
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.
Butler County artists celebrate contest wins
Butler County winners of The Greenville Advocate 2024 Easter Coloring Contest received a party on May 8 for their classroom sponsored by the Greenville McDonalds. The winners joined Advocate Manager David Lovell and Eddie Byrd, McDonald’s director of marketing and community outreach to celebrate the win. The post Butler County artists celebrate contest wins appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Crenshaw County artists celebrate contest wins
By Staff Reports Crenshaw County winners of The Luverne Journal 2024 Easter Coloring Contest received a party on May 6 for their classroom sponsored by the Luverne McDonalds. The winners joined Journal David Manager, McDonald’s General Manager Nicole Quinn and Eddie Byrd, McDonald’s director of marketing and community outreach to celebrate the win. The post Crenshaw County artists celebrate contest wins appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw County Arrests 4/17 – May 6
April 17 * Corey Andrew Walden, 37 – Public intoxication, SORNA violation April 18 * Jacob Darren Ray, 26 – Attempting to elude police * Shapale LA Austin, 45 – Hold for other agency * Ricky Allen Beck, Jr., 40 – Hold for other agency * Shawnterra Oteana-Shawma Christian, 36 – Hold for outside […] The post Crenshaw County Arrests 4/17 – May 6 appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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.
Troy Special Olympics canceled due to weather
TROY, Ala (WDHN) –The Troy University Special Olympics State Games has been canceled this weekend due to the threat of severe weather. Dean of Students Herbert Reeves says some events will be rescheduled later. “After discussions with the State Games leadership and board members, everyone felt it was in...
Wicksburg & Opp a win away from a softball state title, Rehobeth & Zion Chapel’s run ends
OXFORD, Ala. (WDHN) — Three Wiregrass schools were still alive entering Thursday at Choccolocco State Park for the state softball tournaments. In 5A, the Rehobeth Rebels battled back Wednesday after falling in the first round against Hayden. Rehobeth took down Marybury and Gulf Shores, setting up a battle Thursday against Jasper.
‘Final sip’: Teacher retires after helping run high school coffee shop
GREENVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - Donna Byrd admits “The Thirsty Tiger” wasn’t her initial idea or project. But she’s witnessed first-hand the impact the lounge and lattes have on her students. “This is our student-run coffee shop at Greenville High School,” Byrd said. Inside “The Thirsty...
The taste of our memories
By Lanell Downs Smith My earliest memories taste like soul food. My mother, born and raised in the New Ebenezer community of northern Crenshaw County, put on the dog every weekend and we dined on syrup and biscuits for breakfast, home-grown vegetables and fried meat, for dinner (lunch) and leftovers for supper. Even now, I […] The post The taste of our memories appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Update: South Alabama under a severe thunderstorm watch Monday midday
An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 9:55 a.m. in effect until 11 a.m. for Baldwin, Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia and Mobile counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year,...
James Madison Baseball wins series opener at Troy, 14-10
TROY, Ala. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison baseball and Troy combined to score 24 runs, but it was the Dukes who came out on top in the series opener by a score of 14-10 on Thursday night at Riddle-Pace Field. JMU also clinched a berth into the Guardian Credit Union Sun Belt Baseball Championship presented by Troy University with the win.
Zion Chapel holds signing ceremony for Slade Grantham, Wes Braisted
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Zion Chapel High School held a signing ceremony for basketball player Slade Grantham and baseball player Wes Braisted, who will be continuing their athletic careers at the college level. Grantham will play college basketball not too far away, at Enterprise State Community College. “I...
Cornett, Claybrook tagged for greatness
By Staff Reports Crenshaw County students were recognized recently, receiving scholarship awards to help with the cost of higher education. Ansley Brunson of Brantley, along with Wyatt Cornett and Turner Claybrook of Luverne, were awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 3 in Wetumpka. The awards […] The post Cornett, Claybrook tagged for greatness appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Tree seeds that flew around the moon are now are being planted across the U.S.
In late 2022, a NASA flight around the moon carried a variety of tree seeds. After their time in space, they returned to Earth. And now, the hope is that they will become moon trees. Troy, Ala., is one of the first places to get one. Here's Troy Public Radio's Joey Hudson.
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