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Judge Sport retires, opens law practice
By Lanell Downs Smith After almost 21 years serving Crenshaw County as District Judge, Thomas Sport is retiring. The change of position, however, is simply a change of venue for the man committed to making a difference and helping people set their course on the right path. Sport celebrated his retirement with a ceremony held […] The post Judge Sport retires, opens law practice appeared first on Luverne Journal.
JMU baseball splits doubleheader
TROY, Ala. (JMU ATHLETICS) – James Madison baseball clinched the fourth seed and a first round by in the Guardian Credit Union Sun Belt Conference Baseball Championship presented by Troy University as it split a doubleheader, 9-4 and 11-3, with Troy on Saturday at Riddle-Pace Field. The Dukes close...
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.
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.
Troy adds Alabama State to 2026 football schedule
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Troy University Athletics announced the completion of the 2026 football out-of-conference schedule on Friday with the addition of Alabama State University to the slate of games. Troy will face off against Alabama State on Sept. 12, 2026 at “The Vet.” Troy’s other out-of-conference games...
Troy’s Brooks Bryan named Dick Howser Trophy semifinalist
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Thursday, Troy Trojans sophomore catcher Brooks Bryan was named a semifinalist for the 2024 Dick Howser Trophy by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Assoociation. The Dick Howers Trophy is awarded annually to the national college baseball player of the year, named in honor...
Zion Chapel competes in State Softball Tournament
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Zion Chapel Lady Rebels traveled to Oxford to compete in the Class 2A State Softball Tournament. On day one, Zion Chapel knocked off Sumiton Christian in the first round of the tournament by a score of 9-7. Riley Bannin went 3-for-5 at the plate for ZCHS with a triple and one RBI, while Kennedy Hussey went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run. Madison Meeks went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI and two runs, while Shea Wambles went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs. Aubrey Bassett also went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run.
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...
Senior Spotlight: Zion Chapel’s Chase Thorman
Zion Chapel High School senior Chase Thorman plans to pursue a degree in biochemistry. Thorman is a member of both the Zion Chapel basketball and cross country teams is also a member of the ZCHS Prom Committee, Yearbook Club and Senior BETA Club. Thorman has received a Leadership Scholarship from Troy University and plans to […] The post Senior Spotlight: Zion Chapel’s Chase Thorman appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Senior Spotlight: Nicholas McQuagge of Goshen High School
Goshen High School senior Nicholas McQuagge has a passion for mechatronics and is already pursuing a degree in the area. McQuagge not only takes part currently in the Mechatronics Academy but also competed in the job interview section for Skills USA, taking a state-runner up finish this year. Previously, McQuagge was also a tumbler at […] The post Senior Spotlight: Nicholas McQuagge of Goshen High School appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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.
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 adds all-conference FCS safety as transfer for 2024
Troy picked up a 2024 transfer portal commitment Wednesday from Ian Conerly-Goodly, a safety formerly at FCS program Southeastern Louisiana. Conerly-Goodly was an All-Southland Conference pick for the Lions in 2023, when he totaled a team-best 109 tackles, along with six tackles for loss, an interception and a forced fumble as a sophomore. The Covington, La., native has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Tree seeds that flew around the moon are now being planted across the U.S.
Moon trees are landing across the country. That's because a couple of years ago, NASA flew a variety of tree seeds around the moon. Now they're being planted. And as Troy Public Radio's Joey Hudson reports, Troy, Ala., is one of the first places to get one. JOEY HUDSON, BYLINE:...
Mars Hill falls to Ariton in 2024 AHSAA Class 2A Baseball Championship
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama — Ariton High School junior pitcher Austin Evans needed only 95 pitches as the Purple Cats beat Mars Hill Bible 6-1 to force Game 3 in the AHSAA Class 2A State Baseball Championship Series Thursday morning. That left him with 25 to finish the day. Ariton needed...
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