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Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning for Pike County will expire at 7:45 p.m.

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Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning for Pike County will expire at 7:45 p.m.

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The warning had been issued for Pike County."The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire," says the National Weather Service.See the Story

Historic Academy Street School comes alive again - The Troy Messenger

Historic Academy Street School comes alive again - The Troy Messenger

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On July 6, the City of Troy held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of a renovation project for the Historic Academy Street High School, bringing the former pillar of Troy’s black community back to life after more than 40 years dormant. The refurbished auditorium of Academy Street High School was packed with alumni of the school, city officials and Troy residents. (Josh Boutwell) Academy Street High School served as Troy’s high school…Read Article

Meeksville celebrates the Fourth on Friday - The Troy Messenger

Meeksville celebrates the Fourth on Friday - The Troy Messenger

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Each year, the Fourth of July Parade in Meeksville honors one of its own as Grand Marshall of the Meeksville parade. Alfred Alloway, of the Meeksville community, is being honored as the Grand Marshall of the 2025 Meeksville Parade. Alloway is a longtime member of the Meeksville community and a longtime member of the Meeksville Volunteer Fire Department. He is now retired from Maxwell Air Force Base. Alloway is honored to be the Grand Marshall of…Read Article

Play it safe with fireworks on the fourth - The Troy Messenger

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Anyone planning to enjoy fireworks this weekend should take advantage of the City of Troy’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show on Friday night. The fireworks show will be held on the campus of Troy University. Veterans Memorial provides excellent seating and a great view for the 8:30 p.m. fireworks show. However, anyone who wishes to celebrate the Fourth with their own fireworks should be aware of the danger presented by fireworks. In 2024, …Troy · Troy Read Article

Together We Lead: Rochelle McKenney named principal of PCES. - The Troy Messenger

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By: Matthew Phillips Rochelle McKenney has been named the new principal of Pike County Elementary, bringing 20 years of education experience and a deep commitment to the community to the role. McKenney has served as the assistant principal of Pike County Elementary School (PCES) for the past four years and describes PCES as home, a place where she has always meant to be. A native of Andalusia, and graduate of Troy University, McKenney holds a …Troy · Troy Read Article

Commission hears fire report from foresters - The Troy Messenger

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The Pike County Commission received an update on the spring fire season from the Alabama Forestry Commission. Foresters Tripp Thrash and David Jackson recently gave commissioners an update on what was a rather eventful spring. Thrash said the season was so eventful that the state set two records for the number of fires in the spring season. “We ended up breaking two state records when it came to fire,” Thrash said. “I believe they were in the 15…Troy · Troy Read Article

Pike County celebrates Fourth of July - The Troy Messenger

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Each year, the Fourth of July Parade in Meeksville honors one of its own as Grand Marshall of the Meeksville parade. Alfred Alloway, of the Meeksville community, is being honored as the Grand Marshall of the 2025 Meeksville Parade. Alloway is a longtime member of the Meeksville community and a longtime member of the Meeksville Volunteer Fire Department. He is now retired from Maxwell Air Force Base. Alloway is honored to be the Grand Marshall of…Troy · Troy Read Article

Troy City Schools working budget around end of ESSER funding - The Troy Messenger

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Troy City Schools will begin an internal review of last year’s budget this month to prepare for the development of the 2025-2026 budget in September. Troy City Schools Superintendent Cynthia Thomas said the school system allocated all of its Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding during the prior fiscal year. The ESSER funding was additional funding from the federal government allocated to schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. …Troy · Troy Read Article

Will Nettles named assistant principal at Pike County Elementary School - The Troy Messenger

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By: Matthew Phillips Pike County Elementary School (PCES) recently announced Will Nettles as the new assistant principal for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. With eight years of combined experience in education, Nettles is eager to build strong connections with students, staff and the broader community. Growing up in Evergreen, Alabama—a small, close-knit town much like Brundidge—Nettles feels a special connection to the area. Reflecting on …Education · Troy Read Article

Troy University’s lagoon project nears completion - The Troy Messenger

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By Matthew Phillips The Lake Lagoona project at Troy University is nearing completion and is expected to be finished by the end of September. The four-acre development will introduce new amenities to the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park. Construction began in the summer of 2024 and has experienced only minor delays. Matt Clower, Senior Director of Communications at Troy University, said, “The work has mostly gone as planned, with only a few de…Troy · Troy Read Article

A family legacy comes full circle at Oak Park Dental - The Troy Messenger

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By: Matthew Phillips This summer marks a special milestone at Oak Park Dental in Troy, as son Dr. Hunter Blackmon officially joins the practice, working alongside his father, Dr. Allen Blackmon Jr. The story began in 1992, when Dr. Allen Blackmon Jr. started his dental career right here in Troy. Over the decades, he has become a familiar and trusted face to families across the community. His son Hunter, observing from the sidelines, developed an…Troy · Troy Read Article

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