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Dr. Mark Bazzell gives update on Pike County School System
On Thursday, April 18, Pike County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Bazzell stopped by the Troy Exchange Club to give an update on the Pike County School System. Bazzell said that financially, the Pike County School System is in good shape. “The state requires you to have one month reserves and we’re at about 1.66 months […] The post Dr. Mark Bazzell gives update on Pike County School System appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Obituaries, Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Charles Duncan age 73 of Troy died Friday, April 12, 2024 at Troy Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 15, 2014 at 11 o’clock a.m. from the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Troy with Reverend Brian McLendon officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Burial will follow in Green Hills Cemetery with Dillard Funeral Home of Troy directing.
Pike County Salvation Army continues fight against hunger
The Pike County Salvation Army’s 2024 Empty Bowls Luncheon on May 5 was, once again, a great success. The annual event raised $10,000 in the fight against hunger. Donna Kidd, service center manager, said the Pike County community has always been giving and loving when there is a need. The success of Pike County Salvation […] The post Pike County Salvation Army continues fight against hunger appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
PCSO warns public about ongoing phone scam
A new scam in Pike County is targeting family members of inmates at the Pike County Jail. Pike County Jail Administrator Kelley Barron said her office had received several calls from people indicating scammers were pretending to be bail bondsmen. Barron said the scammers were contacting family members of inmates and asking them to pay […] The post PCSO warns public about ongoing phone scam appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Thrifting – A treasure hunt, no shovel needed
By Lanell Downs Smith A recent wave of social media influencers have inspired a resurgence and enthusiasm for thrifting — the activity of shopping thrift stores for items to gift, keep or resell for a profit. Countless videos abound, flooding platforms with ideas and images describing how to find hidden treasure among a community’s discards, […] The post Thrifting – A treasure hunt, no shovel needed appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Troy’s running back-by-committee approach to 2024
There are a number of positions that will see change for Troy Football in 2024 but none will see a greater change than at running back. Kimani Vidal broke virtually every rushing record in the history of Troy Football – including the single game, single season and career rushing records – and he was a mainstay in the Trojan backfield for four seasons. That consistent force will no longer be one the Troy offense can rely on as he chases his NFL dreams.
CHHS hires new defensive backs coach Dee Brundidge
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Charles Henderson High School hired a new assistant football coach this week in Pike County native Dee Brundidge. Brundidge grew up in Goshen and comes from a family with rich football tradition. Brundidge played running back at Goshen High and went on to play college football at Southwest Baptist in Missouri. His cousin, Derrick Foster, would go on to play running back at Goshen and play at Southwest Baptist, as well. Foster is now a running backs coach with the New Orleans Saints in the NFL.
Serenity South Senior Living of Troy certified Dementia Friendly
Serenity South Senior Living of Troy was certified as Dementia Friendly by the South Central Alabama Development Commission on April 12, 2024. Serenity South of Troy provides a homelike environment that offers loved ones around the clock care, assistance with activities of daily living, assistance with medication, daily activities, as well as three home cooked […] The post Serenity South Senior Living of Troy certified Dementia Friendly appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy Exchange Club donates to Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center
The Tory Exchange Club presented representatives of the Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center (PRCAC) with a check for $1,000 on April 18. The Troy Exchange Club donates annually to the local child advocacy center. The PRCAC assists local agencies with child abuse investigations in Pike County and surrounding areas. The PRCAC has been in operation […] The post Troy Exchange Club donates to Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TroyFest Arts Show features hundreds of pieces
The Johnson Center for the Arts is abuzz with activity surrounding the TroyFest Student Art Show that runs through TroyFest on April 27. The student art show is an annual event at the JAC with students on all grade levels at all schools and homeschools in Pike County invited and encouraged to participate. And, once […] The post TroyFest Arts Show features hundreds of pieces appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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