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Ariton falls to GW Long in Area Championship
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In back-to-back games on Tuesday, the Ariton Lady Purple Cats lost to the GW Long Lady Rebels in the Class 2A, Area 3 Championship. Ariton went into the championship round undefeated – having beaten Long on Monday – and needed just one more win to take the championship, while Long had to win back-to-back games to take the crown in the double elimination tournament.
Free course aims to promote public safety, prevent mass violence
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), many acts of violence are preventable if people know the indicators to look for. To help promote public safety, the Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) is being offered by DHS throughout the United States. “In today’s day...
Zion Chapel hosts Area Softball Tournament
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Class 2A No. 3-ranked Zion Chapel Lady Rebels played host to the 2A, Area 4 Tournament on Monday, welcoming Pike Liberal Arts, Goshen, Highland Home and Luverne in for the tournament. Zion Chapel swept their way through the first two rounds of the...
Gardner Webb QB Matthew Caldwell Transfers To Troy
On Monday, Troy received an addition to their 2024 roster with the transfer of Gardner Webb QB Matthew Caldwell. Caldwell is 6-foot-4 203 pounds, and had 903 yards and 8 total touchdowns this past season for Gardner Webb in just five games. He played his high school football not too far from Troy at Auburn High School, where he led his team to an impressive 12-2 record and the state championship game. Coming out of high school in the 2021 class he committed to play football at Jacksonville State, but didn't see much action for the gamecocks. In 2022 he transferred to Gardner Webb. Despite being from the area he was never offered by the Trojans coaching staff, but is excited to get the opportunity now.
Lady Trojans eliminated from Area Softball Tournament
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Monday, the Charles Henderson Lady Trojans traveled to Holtville for the Class 5A, Area 4 Softball Tournament. Charles Henderson started the day off with a 3-1 loss to Brewbaker Tech in the first round. Jada Jones and Janazia Cantlow each earned one hit for CHHS, while Reece Garrett earned the lone run. Camille Lewis pitched all six innings and fanned one batter, while giving up eight hits and one earned run.
Troy-Dothan names new Chief Operating Officer
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) —A new Chief Operating Officer has officially been named at Troy University’s Dothan campus. The university announced that Dr. Kirk Davis will serve in the position. Davis had held the position on an interim basis since the beginning of November, but last week the university made it official.
Troy man gets life in prison on rape, unlawful imprisonment charges
TROY, Ala (WDHN)– A Troy man has been ordered to spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to several charges, including rape. Antonio Price was charged with one count of rape, unlawful inprisonment, and theft, all in the first degree. Price pled guilty to the...
Trojans Take Game One of the Louisiana-Troy Softball Series
LAFAYETTE – Troy used three pitchers to record a three-hit shutout of the No. 17-ranked Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Softball team and claim a 3-0 win in the opening game of a Sun Belt Conference series on Thursday, May 2 at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park. Louisiana (38-16, 20-2 SBC) had its 13-game home win […]
Troy, Pike County students enter the workforce with signing day
TROY, Ala. (WSFA) - In the wake of a nationwide worker shortage, 27 students from the Troy and Pike County school systems joined the local workforce Monday. When a high school student decides to attend a four-year college, they usually celebrate the decision with a signing day. Students in Pike County who have decided to join the workforce are being recognized in the same way.
CCA students explore ancient wonders
By Staff Reports Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) students MalLee Williams, MyLee Williams and Bella Lane recently embarked on an enriching journey through the ancient lands of Greece and Turkey, accompanied by peers from McKenzie, Ft. Dale and Morgan Academy. Spanning 11 days, the expedition took them through iconic destinations including Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes and […] The post CCA students explore ancient wonders appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Rebels rematch with Artion
This one will be a rematch for the ages. After Reeltown took a 2-1 series win over Washington County, the Rebels will host 2A defending state champion Ariton in the third round. Last year, in Reeltown’s first round matchup in the first season under head coach Matt Johnson, the Rebels...
Signing Day at technology center
The Troy Pike Center for Technology hosted a Careers Are Fun Day on Monday with two sessions with different groups of students in grades 10-12 from Charles Henderson High School Goshen High School and Pike County High School. Jamie Rich, assistant principal, Troy Pike Center for Technology, said Careers Are Fun Day was an opportunity for students […] The post Signing Day at technology center appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Grants funds to reduce energy costs for Crenshaw County families
By: Amy Lewis A recent news release from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) reported that Gov. Kay Ivey has recently allocated grants exceeding $5.8 million to organizations aiding low-income residents in reducing their energy costs through home weatherization. The funds, part of Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program, target enhancing energy efficiency and […] The post Grants funds to reduce energy costs for Crenshaw County families appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Troy man arrested for conspiracy to commit murder
PIKE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Pike County grand jury has indicted a man from Troy for conspiracy to commit murder. Court documents allege that Tedarius Damont Sistrunk, around Aug. 14, 2020, conspired with or agreed to pay a bounty or fee to cause the death of another person with a firearm.
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