Story archive for December 2001

Tuesday, Jan. 1

• Soccer program has best season ever

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, January 1, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Troy State softball picked to finish 2nd

• Move by trustees shows confidence in TSU football

• Pike Lib starts first of the year with region play

Sunday, Dec. 30

• ULM hands TSU Lady Trojans fourth straight loss

• Three burglary

• UNC's Peppers feels ACC gets no respect

• Goshen keeps rolling

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, December 30, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• District shifts drastic

• OCAP: Grant will change lives

• TSU falls to San Diego in first round of Classic

• Clemson tries to rebound from poor season

• Farm Bill Stalls

• Adult video gaming arcade earns license amid debate

Friday, Dec. 28

• Wildcats look to stop Freeny

• Lady Trojans try to halt three-game losing skid against ULM

• Georgia trying to get past Outback, Cotton snub

• A baby doll's life

• Christmas trees will find new uses as part of citywide recycling program

• Obituaries published in the Friday, December 28, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• Violent crime down

• Police arrest one burglary suspect, seek two others

• Education tax package a good compromise

• Gorman remains in Maine jail

• Lots to look forward to in the new year

Thursday, Dec. 27

• Obituaries published in the Thursday, December 27, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• Youth aftercare gets #036;20K donation

• Tax increase having little effect on county revenue

• Mary Starling retires from THA

• Another reason to donate to United Way

• Frosty, but no snowman

• Goshen opens classic with Eagles

• Tide comes in at Shreveport

• Resurging PLAS hopes to build on tournament victories

• Tech puts O'Leary situation behind them

Wednesday, Dec. 26

• County residents must provide E-911 info

• Utes, Trojans meet in Las Vegas Bowl

• Pike County junior high team finishes 7-1

• County's jobless rate drops

• Baxter, Griffin help Brundidge peewee football get started

• No. 1 Duke ruling college hoops with an iron hand

• Educator: 'Any tax they can pass' is OK

• Park upgrades ongoing

• Rainey retires after 27 years

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, December 26, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

Sunday, Dec. 23

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, December 23, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• 70 years together

• CHHS wins one, loses one in Dothan

• Rumph seeks protective status

• Eagles hold their own at 'big school' tourney

• E911: Low response

• 'Bright idea' still shines on

• Merry Christmas to all our readers

• Sheriff: Four men likely suspects in multiple robberies

Friday, Dec. 21

• A #036;1,200 sink? It's an easy shot for critics

• Three confess to store robbery

• Blakeney honored to be a part of TSU

• 'Dogs down, but not out after loss

• CHHS scores late to beat Bulldogs

• State abolishes on-site absentee voting

• No. 22 Auburn runs past Troy State women, 86-44

• Council OKs new districts

• Everyone loves Santa Clause, June Headrick is no exception

• Obituaries published in the Friday, December 21, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• Littlest party-goers enjoy holiday

Thursday, Dec. 20

• Education funding moves to senate

• Salvation Army's kettle project a reflection of economy

• TSU gets 88-81 conference win over Campbell

• Bulldogs pull off big upset

• Brundidge considers modifying landfill permit

• Obituaries published in the Thursday, December 20, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• Blood drive scheduled today

• Shopping at home a wise investment

• Atkins named TSU Director of Compliance

• Streaking Pitt, N.C State meet in Tangerine Bowl

• Celebrating Christmas with the Colley Senior Center

Wednesday, Dec. 19

• Brundidge council recognizes 'Dawgs

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, December 19, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• Troy State tries to improve conference standing

• Federal education package has promise

• 'Golden Tree of Love' way to remember

• Burnett retires as TSU head golf coach

• Pike County's downtown districts appeal to shoppers

• Cleveland fans protest goes too far

• Shoppers:

• Pirates look to knock Marshall out of Top 25

Tuesday, Dec. 18

• Surprising Pike pulls off upsets in tourney

• A city for Christmas

• Two Trojan basketball games to be televised

• County,school board agree

• Government confirms anthrax suspicions

• Bulldogs open season at No. 1 Barbour County

• Deputies search for four suspects from armed robbery

• TES fund-raiser offers tasty treats

• CHHS survives Bullock County scare

Sunday, Dec. 16

• Troy State survives Porter, Nicholls State

• Tenth-ranked CHHS handles Cougars, 61-46

• A commencement of diversity

• Patriots, Lady Patriots knock off ranked Wilcox teams

• Mary Gilbert pulls up for a shot for the Lady Trojans.

• Berrey's work hangs in NY engine house

• Brundidge man dies in stabbing

• Gorman returned to Maine

• A few stray thoughts as the week closes out

Saturday, Dec. 15

• Lady Trojans prepare for Bearcat Invitational

• Top ten teams class at Charles Henderson tonight

• How big a Troy State fan are you?

• Troy State men battle early season injury bug

Friday, Dec. 14

• Pam Merkel: 'Feliz Navidad' from the bottom of her heart

• A Chicago Bears Merry Christmas

• Neighbors help neighbors at Christmas

• 'The Crossing' captured in print

• Obituaries published in the Friday, December 14, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• Gorman remains in Pike County jail

• School funding still not settled

Thursday, Dec. 13

• Goshen claims first area win

• Four-hour standoff ends quietly

• Legislators compromise on funding

• Compromise, 'rainy day' fund promising

• CHHS and Eagles break into state top ten

• Shooting leaves one man dead

• Obituaries published in the Thursday, December 13, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• Live broadcast brings back radio's Golden Era

• Christmas Program seeks contributions

Wednesday, Dec. 12

• CHMS students share recipes

• It's official: Brundidge gets #036;1M grant for new center

• Airport fence project ongoing

• Education funding needs resolution

• Troy sets public hearing

• Patriots win 67-54 over Lakeside School

• Pike County humorist creates new 'scenic' route

• Blakeney won't pick a winner

• Eight teams battle for Dixie tourney title

• Troy State's own dynamic coaching duo

Tuesday, Dec. 11

• Training program puts kids in safe hands

• Commission, BOE discuss redistricting

• Lady Patriots upset Cottage Hill

• Merchants adjust to construction

• County school board prepares for review

• Sanders, Conrad compete in AISA All-Star game

• GHS tries to take first area win at Straughn

• Former CHHS star Paul named second team C-USA

• Commission offers to help Goshen

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, December 11, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

Sunday, Dec. 9

• PLAS falls,

• A little preseason thoughts on area hoops

• Following faith and the state

• Utes outrun Trojans, 87-56

• Internationally acclaimed artist returns to TSU

• TSU women come out on top of BSC

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, December 9, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• Flowers returns to state politics

• 'Peanut roasters' may be new market

• Striking fear not the solution to proration

• Georgiana boy's upset Eagles, 77-75

Friday, Dec. 7

• Seniors go out winners against North Texas

• Two Trojans honored All-Independent

• Lady Trojans travel to BSC

• Attack 'shook'

• We have much to learn from Pearl Harbor

• Check this out - life begins at 80

• Obituaries published in the Friday, December 7, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• Headline for story

• TSU men's team hopes to bounce back against Utah

Thursday, Dec. 6

• Work halts traffic

• CHMS splits two games against Dauphin, GMS

• Eagles have nucleus for great season

• Public should become involved in redistricting

• TSU looks to round up rodeo team with recruiting day

• PLAS splits pair of games with Dixie

• Appropriations for Lockheed clear another hurdle

• Troy police arrest 2 suspects

• Obituaries published in the Thursday, December 6, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

• Trojans' win good for the future

• Brundidge City Council adopts new redistricting plans

• Santa stars in benefit

• Eagles soar in opener

• State right to pursue Civil Rights case

• Mayor presents districts

• Daniels scores 34 as CHHS beats Bullock

• Baseball team inks nine players during early signing period

• CHHS Students to support supporting impoverished

Tuesday, Dec. 4

• TSU women claim second conference victory

• Fairness, loopholes at issue

• Winter weather? Pike County officials will be prepared

• Hospital project lights the holiday season with 'love'

• Spann gave life to protect our freedoms

• Alumni spearhead effort to make TSU quad a 'focal point'

• PLAS girl's and boy's host Dixie

• Campbell's Cromartie awarded Atlantic Sun Player of the Week

• Quad project seeded by loyal TSU alumni

• Seasonal fun? It's a wrap for some folks

• Goshen takes the court

Sunday, Dec. 2

• Lady Trojans open league play with 85-67 win

• Banker says retirement is simply a 'long-term vacation'

• Tarrant knocks off Pike County

• State must redraw its

• Defense bill will boost Lockheed Martin production

• Trojans win season finale

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, December 2, 2001, edition of The Messenger.

• Grant will aid airport

• Prep athletes played well, went far

• Despite 30 point performance from Wilson, Troy State falls to Samford 68-65 in A-Sun