FOOD & DRINK
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.
Thank you, Mary Page!
The Troy Tourism Department and the Colley Senior Complex hosted a reception Wednesday for Mary Page, longtime art teacher at the complex. However, the reception/luncheon was actually more specific. Catherine Jordan, director of the senior complex, said there are many reasons to recognize Mary Page, but, on Wednesday, the recognition was for her artwork related […] The post Thank you, Mary Page! appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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.
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.
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