Nov 4, 2024 · On Nov. 16, Troy native Makelia LaRee Wingard will debut her first play in seven years with the premier of “Grief, Grudges and Guilt” at the Crosby Theater on the campus of Troy University. Wingard is a graduate of Charles Henderson and attends Troy University. It was at Troy University where she debuted her first […]

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Dec 16, 2024 · On Monday night, the Troy City Schools Board of Education unanimous approved the hiring of Phillip Jones as the new head football coach at Charles Henderson High School. Jones has been an assistant football coach at CHHS for 21 years, serving on the staffs of four different head coaches and coaching on two different teams […]

Apr 16, 2024 · “You can smell it almost every day,” said Matthews. Kim Gulledge, the STEM Director and a teacher at PLAS, was teaching a class about engineering when The Messenger had an opportunity to sit in on one of her lessons.Students were building animals using a VEX GO Building Set, a construction set used to teach kids engineering and coding.

Dec 27, 2024 · During New Year’s Eve people often celebrate with fireworks, but if used improperly fireworks can cause serious injury or burns. To ensure a safe holiday, the Alabama Department of Public Health recommends that parents protect children from injury by preventing them from using fireworks and leaving them to the professionals. In 2022, 11 people died […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Bill Jackson Chevrolet Buick GMC has been a staple in the Troy community since 1989 but Wednesday, Oct. 23, was it’s last day as a new owner will be taking over moving forward. Bill Jackson and his family arrived in Troy in 1989, setting up shop at the former Cook-Hudson Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Cadillac on […]

Oct 29, 2024 · Arlin Dale Gregg January 12, 1967 — October 22, 2024 Napier Field NAPIER FIELD…Mr. Arlin Dale Gregg (Staff Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, Retired), a resident of Napier Field, died early Tuesday morning, October 22, 2024, at his home. He was 57. In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services […]

Oct 18, 2024 · According to a news release, Quentin Woods, a Troy man, was sentenced on Oct. 17 to more than 20 years for a 2023 Troy burglary. Woods was convicted of second-degree burglary by a jury in Pike County on Aug. 13. According to Alabama 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney James Tarbox, Woods is a multi-time convicted […]

Aug 20, 2024 · Troy Post 70 won its second American Legion World Series Championship in the last three years after knocking off Midland Post 165 (Mich.) by a score of 5-2 in the championship game on Tuesday. The two sides were knotted up 2-2 going into the top of the seventh inning when Post 70 exploded to score […]

Dec 30, 2024 · Registration for both the 2025 Miracle League and Troy Parks and Recreation Baseball and Softball seasons are now open. Registration is open through Jan. 12, 2025. The cost for Miracle League is free, age five and up. Baseball and softball registration is $45 each for children aged four through 15. A birth certificate is required […]