Clint Free, Executive Director of Common Ground Troy, spoke with the Troy Rotary Club about the importance of empowering, equipping, and encouraging the next generation of children through gospel-centered relationships, guidance and mentorship.  Free founded Common Ground Troy in 2019 as an extension of Common Ground Montgomery. Since its inception, Free said CGT has grown […] The post Common Ground Troy seeks to encourage next generation appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

A Florida man has been charged with drug trafficking after a Troy Police Department officer made a routine traffic stop.  According to Troy Police Chief Danny Barron, an officer stopped a white, 2024 Toyota Camry during routine traffic enforcement around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Barron said the officer investigated the car and discovered a large […] The post Troy PD charges Florida man with drug trafficking appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

TROY, Ala., Oct. 9, 2024 – Troy Regional is pleased to announce Troy Regional Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center is a dual recipient of RestorixHealth’s Clinical Distinction and Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Awards. Recipients of these awards meet or exceed national quality benchmarks over a set time. “The Troy Regional Wound Care Center is […] The post Troy Regional Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center Receives Dual Recognition with Clinical Distinction and Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Awards – Biannual award acknowledges superior clinical benchmarks, excellence in patient satisfaction. appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

Come and celebrate with CCOB and the community-at-large during the Walk for Jesus.  The Walk for Jesus will be Saturday, October 19. Start training for the walk and remember to wear walking shoes or sneakers, a hat and sunglasses for protection when walking. Also, wear light clothing and keep yourself hydrated.  The parade starts at […] The post Walk for Jesus set for Oct. 19 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

Cooking demonstrations by MasterChef Junior winner Bryson McGlynn and noted Alabama chef Ricky Albright highlight the schedule for the third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA). The festival, which is free and open to the public, begins Saturday, Oct. 19 at 9:45 a.m. and runs through 4 p.m., on the banks of the Coosa River in […] The post Troy chef Ricky Albright headlines Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival Oct. 19 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

On Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she has awarded more than $7.6 million to various agencies to enhance highway safety in Alabama and reduce the number of reckless drivers on the road. These grants provided to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the state’s traffic safety regions covers all 67 counties in […] The post Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey awards more than $7.6 million for Alabama Highway Safety Enforcement appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

The Troy City Council met for a work session and public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Troy City Hall and took care of a number of proposed resolutions. The council surplused a pair of bucket trucks from the utility department with the intention of selling them directly to other cities. The city recently purchased […] The post Troy City Council approves a number of resolutions appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

Law Enforcement officers are still working to clear a wreck site just north of Brundidge. Brundidge Police Chief Sam Green said two transfer truck collided just after 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. The wreck occurred on U.S. Highway 231 near SunSouth. Green said one driver was uninjured and the other driver was transported to a […] The post Wreck site still active on U.S. 231 in Brundidge appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

Sheriff Russell Thomas and the Pike County Sheriff’s Office honored Captain Sam Mallory  with a retirement ceremony at the Pike County Judicial Complex. Mallory has served with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office for 32 years of service. Thomas said Captain Mallory began his law enforcement career with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office in 1992. In […] The post Sam Mallory honored for service appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

Seems like the Troy Shrine Club’s Pike County Fair is going to get thumbs-up from the television weather newscast. But, a crow hanging on a fence post could change all that. However, the Shriners are confident that there will be “good weather” for the 2024 Pike County Fair. So, the forecast for Wednesday is warm […] The post Get ready to ride at the Pike County Fair appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

Rex Locklar was often described as a “colorful character.”  If Locklar had been rich, he would have been called eccentric.  But he was not rich, so he was just “colorful.” Back in 1945, Locklar wrote a song titled “Just Plain Ol’ Me” and it was a testimony to his life.  There was nothing pretentious about […] The post Bluegrass Festival Friday and Saturday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

In March, Judy White and her daughter April White-Beach officially opened Fido’s Fine Fur Barkery and Mercantile to Pike County. The duo are part of three generations of pet groomers that have grooming salons in multiple locations, as well as a long-standing mobile pet grooming service. White originally graduated pet grooming school in 1981 in […] The post All In The Family: April and Judy White bring three generations of grooming to Pike Co. appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

Nine-year-old Breena Martin doesn’t mind getting into a tussle.  In fact, the Pike Liberal Arts School third-grader said sparring is her favorite part of classes at MojuKai Karate in Troy. She’s been taking classes for the past year-and-a-half years and just competed in her first tournament.  The young yellow belt student came home from the […] The post Karate all kicks for young martial artist appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

The Troy Shrine Club’s 2024 Pike County Fair opens at 5 p.m. tonight with a new and exciting midway that features  new rides for all ages. Some rides are designed for thrill seekers, some are fun and exciting for kids and some rides are for the more mature ages who consider the Tilt-a-Whirl a “scary” […] The post Pike County Fair opens tonight at fairgrounds appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

The month of October is one of the busiest months of the year for the Johnson Center for the arts in Pike County. Andrea Pack, JCA director, said, The Student Art the Size of a Dollar Bill exhibit, opens on October 11. Teachers around the county have submitted student art from area schools and programs. […] The post Johnson Center announces busy days ahead appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

Otaku Planet in Troy will hold a Special Needs Trunk or Treat at their store location in Troy on Oct. 31. There will also be a costume contest along with candy for Trick or Treaters. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Oct. 31 at 119H Southland Shopping Village in Troy. The post Otaku Planet to hold Special Needs Trunk or Treat Oct. 31 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

According to a release from Troy University, its campus police responded to a 911 call of a report of an individual with a gun in the Newman Hall area of campus. The University ordered a shelter-in-place alert on campus at approximately 11:13 a.m. and after an investigation of Newman Hall – and adjacent buildings – […] The post Troy University Police investigates report of an individual with a gun on campus appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

*UPDATE* As of 12:47 p.m., all lockdowns on Troy University’s campus have been lifted. At approximately 11:25 a.m., Troy University  issued a shelter in place due to a “active criminal situation.” Troy University issued the shelter in place to students on campus via social media – and internal messaging apps – and asked that students […] The post Troy University issues shelter in place order on campus appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

On October 2, 2024, the Troy Police Department responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 300 block of Curtis Drive. Earlier that morning, a separate incident of unlawful entry into a motor vehicle had also been reported at the same address. Following the issuance of a Be on the Lookout (BOLO), officers […] The post TPD arrests two after stolen vehicle reported appeared first on The Troy Messenger.

The Henderson community in rural Pike County is where the bluegrass grows. Rex Locklar was the host of the Henderson Bluegrass Festival for about 45 years. Pickers and grinners came from everywhere and from nowhere to pick and sing. And they came, too, just because of Ol’ Rex. When, the “Father of Bluegrass” died in […] The post The Bluegrass tradition continues at Henderson Music Park appeared first on The Troy Messenger.