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Since 1866, The Messenger has served as the Troy and Pike County community's leading news source.
Troy, Alabama
Joined January 2009
Troy native Mike Jordan elected vice president of Alabama Power’s Mobile Division . Read more at:
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Recently, Troy native Mike Jordan was elected as the vice president of the Mobile Division at Alabama Power, effective Aug. 1. Jordan has worked for Alabama Power since 2008. He is a graduate of...
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A parole hearing has been set for Albert Carter Jr., a man convicted in Pike County for the attempted murder of his wife in 2004:
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Albert Carter Jr., a man convicted of attempted murder in 2004 in Pike County, is up for a parole hearing on Aug. 19. Carter is among the 72 parole hearings scheduled by the Alabama Board of Pardons...
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Historic Glenwood church files lawsuit against insurance company . Read more at:
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Recently, Beasley Allen Law Firm filed a case in Crenshaw County on behalf of historic Glenwood Methodist Church, alleging an insurance company and affiliates denied claims in bad faith. Glenwood...
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Local farmer among graduates of Ag Leaders for Alabama program . Read more at:
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Pike County farmer Noel Welch is one of 18 graduates of the Agricultural Leaders For Alabama (ALFA Leaders) program. Welch is a poultry farmer and agricultural loan officer in Pike County. Graduates...
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Pike Lib to open 2025 season at New Brockton . Read more at:
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The Pike Liberal Arts Patriots will kick off the 2025 football season this Friday, Aug. 22, on the road at Class 4A New Brockton. While the matchup with New Brockton is Pike’s regular season opener,...
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The CHHS Athletic Facility will now be known as the Hugh Fountain Athletic Facility:
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The athletic facility at Charles Henderson High School will now be known as the Hugh Fountain Athletic Facility. On Aug. 18, the Troy City Board of Education unanimously approved a request from CHHS...
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Sen. Katie Britt is among the supporters of the FY26 DOD Appropriations Act, which would see more than $900 million in funding for THAAD interceptors manufactured in Troy.
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U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is among those supporters of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Department of Defense (DODD) Appropriations Act, which would see more than $851 billion in discretionary spending for...
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Pike County hosts Southside-Selma in preseason contest Thursday . Read more at:
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The Pike County Bulldogs will wrap up Fall camp this Thursday, Aug. 21, with a preseason showdown with the Class 3A Southside-Selma Panthers at home. Pike County enters year four under head coach...
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CHHS hits the road for season opener . Read more at:
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The Charles Henderson Trojans will open the 2025 football season on the road this Friday, Aug. 22, against the Chelsea Hornets. Charles Henderson closed out fall camp this past week under first-year...
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Reeves eyes growth, education, and opportunity in next mayoral term . Read more at:
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As municipal elections throughout the state get set to take place later this month, Troy Mayor Jason Reeves was re-elected without opposition. Reeves will be entering his fourth term as mayor and...
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Troy Football closes out fall camp with Fan Day Scrimmage . Read more at:
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The Troy Trojans wrapped up fall camp on Saturday with the annual Fan Day Scrimmage at Veterans Memorial Stadium. While head coach Gerad Parker was happy to see a stellar performance from his...
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Troy Soccer earns first win of the season . Read more at:
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The Troy Trojans (1-1) closed out their season opening road trip with a 3-1 win over the Alcorn State Braves (0-1) to capture their first win of the soccer season. Just 16 minutes into the match,...
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Butter and Egg Adventures announces ownership transition . Read more at:
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On Aug. 18, Butter and Egg Adventures of Troy announced an upcoming transition to new ownership, which will see the outdoor adventure park still remain in the family. Founders Susan and Ron Piece...
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Senator Katie Britt named 2025 Metro Alabama’s Crime Stopper of the Year . Read more at:
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This week, Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama awarded U.S. Sen. Katie (Boyd) Britt of Alabama with the 2025 Crime Stopper of the Year. Britt was awarded at Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama’’s annual...
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Troy Grad Dr. Donitha Griffin appointed president of Wallace-Selma . Read more at:
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Dr. Donitha Griffin is a Troy University graduate. Recently, Troy University graduate Dr. Donitha Griffin was appointed President of Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS). Griffin was appointed at...
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Troy Soccer drops season opener to Murray State . Read more at:
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The Troy Trojans (0-1) soccer team fell 2-0 to Murray State in the season opener on Aug. 14 on the road. The two sides battled to a scoreless halftime before Murray State finally got on teh scoreb...
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Troy’s District 5 ballot down to Moultry, Hollis . Read more at:
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There is just one municipal election up for grabs on Aug. 26, District 5, as incumbent Wanda Moultry and challenger Carl Hollis face off. The other four council seats were reelected unopposed –...
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New Life Christian Academy installs new playground . Read more at:
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New Life Christian Academy opened its school this fall and a new school wouldn’t be complete without a playground. Headmaster Latasha Vaughan said the playground was purchased from and installed by...
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Election Preview: Brundidge City Council . Read more at:
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There have been some slight changes in City of Brundidge municipal districts since the previous election. Brundidge City Manager Willie Wright said municipalities are required to redistrict after...
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Election Preview: Brundidge Mayoral Race . Read more at:
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There have been some slight changes in City of Brundidge municipal districts since the previous election. Brundidge City Manager Willie Wright said municipalities are required to redistrict after...
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