Story archive for June 2000

Friday, June 30

• Solving traffic troubles

• TPD, troopers step up

• Neighbor: Raymond Ledford, a

• Snow White just might be a 'sport'

• Jim Milton Wilson

• Play it safe when using fireworks,

Thursday, June 29

• Pike declared agriculture disaster area

• Final touches being put on

• Arrests made in recent burglaries

• Low voter turnout costs taxpayers

Wednesday, June 28

• Several buildings targeted by city officials

• Cpl. Stark Laney retires from

• Lockheed, Troy State open learning center

• Harris, Goodson favored in runoff

• United Way forced to prorate funds

• DA lassos bad check defendants

• Brundidge gets grant to provide

• Brundidge to honor veterans at ceremony

• James quot;Budquot; Duke

• Brundidge rolls out carpet

• Teen charged in dog's death

• Local schools improve on SATs

• Holland, Hastey to serve as grand marshals

• Tennis courts off limits until official opening

Tuesday, June 27

• Community support plays role in comeback

• 'Riverboat John' coming to museum June 29

• Thora Estell Steed Carter

• Hay's on a roll in Pike Co.

• Local students learn about leadership

• State Capitol ceremony will

• Poor turnout expected again at polls

• Railroad crossing closing tabled

• New Lockheed, TSU

Monday, June 26

• County moves ahead on replacing bridges

• Speeders on Second Avenue are being stopped

• Project WET one of several free workshops for teachers

• Riders say 'thank you' on wheels

• Enterprise teen killed in wreck

Sunday, June 25

• High speeds bring high fines on Hwy. 231

• Daniel Ray Downard

• Troy students rate 'above average' on tests

• 'Hay aid' is on the way for Pike cattle farmers

• Jim Medley gets Rotary's top award

Saturday, June 24

• Plans made for fun-filled July Fourth

• Red Cross to remain presence in Pike Co.

• In honor of friends

• New software will make

Friday, June 23

• July 1 is Children's Home homecoming

• Neighbor: Jay Bray gets

• CHHS's Patrick Smith will compete

• Tests scores improve

Thursday, June 22

• Century, Heritage Farm

• Progress drags on Nutrition Center

• Voting machine tests run smoothly

• Crossover voting not

• Troy officials begin redistricting process

• Sitters learn techniques

• Douglas Albert Pfeiffer

• Students take time

• Troy 14 year olds are D-Boys elite

• Spivey - Serving a nickel's worth like a dollar

• Players perform at the top of their game

• Key retires as TPCT director

• Speed limit reduced on 231

Wednesday, June 21

• Garrett pitches nine innings in Marlins win

• Hay farmers buckle under the drought

• City of Troy receives grant for shelters

• College Football is Just Around the Corner

• Kim Lunsford's life had

• Choice, not law should be

• The barbershop chorus has a name

• Nettle named Student Athlete Of The Year

• Evelyn Law Hughes

• Sponsors needed for second annual

• Mentors needed for kids

• DA sees success with bad check campaign

• Brundidge Independence Day

Tuesday, June 20

• Council votes to rezone property

• Bowdens begin camp at Troy State

• Junior Legion shuts out AUM, falls to Ozark

• Religious freedom should

• Volunteers needed for park project

• Jobless rate holds steady

• Interviewing in sports is an art form

• Enhanced 911 information being sought

• Mike Griffin honored as

• Light voter turnout expected next week

• James Morgan McVay

• All-Star rosters and games for

Monday, June 19

• Edge Regional changes

• Legislators face redistricting

• Pike BOE approves personnel

• Troy BOE approves budget increase

Sunday, June 18

• Laura June Brown

• Akron Bound! Ellen Dragsten and Austin Bennett won their divisions of the 1st Annual Troy Soap Box Derby Saturday and will compete in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio in July. Nancy Broo

• Akron Bound! Ellen Dragsten and Austin Bennett won their divisions of the 1st Annual Troy Soap Box Derby Saturday and will compete in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio in July. Nancy Broo

• Akron Bound! Ellen Dragsten and Austin Bennett won their divisions of the 1st Annual Troy Soap Box Derby Saturday and will compete in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio in July. Nancy Broo

• That welcomed rain!

• Johnny Gibson and Robert Catrett of the Pike County Fire Fighters Association recently presented Jeremiah quot;Bullquot; Rodgers with the Ronald W. Dawkins Memorial Fire Fighter of the Year Award. Pho

• Johnny Gibson and Robert Catrett of the Pike County Fire Fighters Association recently presented Jeremiah quot;Bullquot; Rodgers with the Ronald W. Dawkins Memorial Fire Fighter of the Year Award. Pho

• Johnny Gibson and Robert Catrett of the Pike County Fire Fighters Association recently presented Jeremiah quot;Bullquot; Rodgers with the Ronald W. Dawkins Memorial Fire Fighter of the Year Award. Pho

• Akron Bound! Ellen Dragsten and Austin Bennett won their divisions of the 1st Annual Troy Soap Box Derby Saturday and will compete in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio in July. Nancy Broo

• Johnny Gibson and Robert Catrett of the Pike County Fire Fighters Association recently presented Jeremiah quot;Bullquot; Rodgers with the Ronald W. Dawkins Memorial Fire Fighter of the Year Award. Pho

• Fourth of July plans falling into place

• Johnny Gibson and Robert Catrett of the Pike County Fire Fighters Association recently presented Jeremiah quot;Bullquot; Rodgers with the Ronald W. Dawkins Memorial Fire Fighter of the Year Award. Pho

• Akron Bound! Ellen Dragsten and Austin Bennett won their divisions of the 1st Annual Troy Soap Box Derby Saturday and will compete in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio in July. Nancy Broo

• Akron Bound! Ellen Dragsten and Austin Bennett won their divisions of the 1st Annual Troy Soap Box Derby Saturday and will compete in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio in July. Nancy Broo

• Burglary cases keep Sheriff's Dept. busy

• Johnny Gibson and Robert Catrett of the Pike County Fire Fighters Association recently presented Jeremiah quot;Bullquot; Rodgers with the Ronald W. Dawkins Memorial Fire Fighter of the Year Award. Pho

Saturday, June 17

• Pike Dept. of Human

• The Messenger wins 14 awards

• Recyclers recognized for

• Salute to veterans set for June 29

Friday, June 16

• Ponytail, Dixie Angel softball

• Texas students on goodwill mission

• Drought sparks Boothe's

• 'BAMA' bicycle gang comes through

• Troy woman killed in Thursday wreck

• James Grady Edwards

• Rocker suffers from foot in mouth disease

• Neighbor: Grice gets shot at Miss Alabama

Thursday, June 15

• Drought brings desperate

• I must be right; I climbed

• AISA announces tournament in Troy

• Local girls learn legislative

• Richard Holmes - A fisher

• TSU raises tuition, salaries for fall term

• Davis wins European trip thanks to music

• AG opinion fails to protect public interests

• DA to crack down on worthless checks

• Mary Lucille Zeiler

Wednesday, June 14

• Sikorsky supports Fine Arts Partnership

• AISA's best choice Wed. is Troy

• Top presidential hopefuls

• Girls State brings back a number of wonderful, lasting memories

• 'Old Glory' honored on Flag Day

• City stopping Second Avenue speeders

• Dixie Minor names Tournament Teams

• Local artists make impact in 'New South'

• Troy Park amp; Rec Roundup

• Bill Jackson Tourney a Big Success

• July 4 celebration to top last year

• Troy Senior Legion splits with

• Salvation Army Summer Camp slots open

• Spring cleaning begins on county roadways

• Second robbery suspect in custody

• Troy supports Chamber's strategic plan

• Soap Box Derby cars will

Tuesday, June 13

• Troy hosts statewide education,

• First National, John Ramage

• YLF teaches students to

• TPD continues investigation

• Early offense propels Jr

• Bronner pulls no punches during speech

• Powell named 'Father of the

• Reeves qualifies for U.S.

• Are you in favor of the death penalty?

• Cards stave off Orioles in 6-5 victory

• Council considers street closing

• Bowdens return to Troy State for camp

• Secret ballots legal, state AG rules

• Troy P.O. improves customer parking

• Gladys Shell Matthews

Monday, June 12

• Sister Schubert encourages

• Think! Write! Workshop

Sunday, June 11

• Brundidge to honor veterans on June 30

• Alabama girls appreciate

• George Henry Carter

• Federal windfall would

• Minor adjustments needed at courthouse

• Odd/even watering schedule

Saturday, June 10

• On Children's Day, a mother gives thanks

• Shots fired into car Friday; driver

• Committee planning July 4 blast

Friday, June 9

• Junior Legion jumps out to 5-0 lead,

• Lela McLendon

• What does it take to be an

Thursday, June 8

• Car show brings streets to

• Pike shows above average voter turnout

• Troy Police clear 42 auto burglaries

• Public hearing to be held

• Community Band to give first performance

• Frank A. Mobley

• Some residents looking

• Dixie Angel Bay Bears seal

• Folsom opens Women's Lecture

• 'Problem box' votes counted in Dist. 6

• Lillian Green - A mother's

• Cardinals let three of four get past

Wednesday, June 7

• Writing, art right mix for county's students

• Book committee gives 'Heritage'

• Annual Independence Day Parade

• Helicopter for park lands at Sikorsky

• Davis pitches one-hitter in big win over Sox

• Things have changed since I was a kid!

• Proration to blame for tuition hike at TSU

• Problems at the polls leaves

• Girls State delgates get inside

• What does it take to be an All-Star?: Part 1

• Primary leads to Democratic runoffs

Tuesday, June 6

• Brundidge takes steps towards redistricting

• Students take trip to nation's capital

• Students work to learn

• World War II Memorial is under fire again

• New Edge Regional CFO found

• Back at the courthouse

• STREET TALK

• Trojans add two more to 2001 list

• Cardinals seal up top spot in Dixie

• American Profile debuts

• IGA expands with addition of cafe

• Mary Missouri Pittman

• Primaries today; polls close at 6 p.m.

• Floribunda Garden Club

• Troy State set to hold softball camp

Monday, June 5

• Officials, parents discuss

• Girls State comes back to TSU

• Camps for kids start next week

• 'Musical Square' coming 'round on Thursday

Sunday, June 4

• Seniors graduate from city, county schools

• Chance honored with Book of Golden Deeds

• City plans second annual July 4 celebration

• Jim Crawley: 30 years and

• Constance Sue Allen

Saturday, June 3

• Roling honored with Book of Golden Deeds

• Door of old FUMC building

• Eldridge named CEO of ERMC

Friday, June 2

• Sox try and keep pace with

• AISA football Championships need Troy

• Tournament team selected

• Charles Robert Youngblood

Thursday, June 1

• Charlie Youngblood

• Local teen will examine field

• JASSM destroys hardened target

• Day lily sale Saturday will benefit labyrinth