Story archive for April 2002

Wednesday, May 1

• No. 15 Bama tops TSU softball, 4-2

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, May 1, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Invest some time in cleaning up

• A ticket to ride

• No contest:

• James brings his GOP gubernatorial campaign to Troy

• Senate race remains in court

• Dubose given second chance at Northview High School

• Trojans' Daniels, Goshen's Pelton named to hoops All-Star team

• City gets extra week to prepare for TEAM Alabama visit

Tuesday, April 30

• Troy striving for 'community of excellence' benchmark

• Troy is the place to be for baseball and softball

• Talking

• Patriots conclude season with win

• 'Celebration on the Hill' bus stop: Troy

• Here comes Bama

• Have a week filled with good news

• CHHS, Bulldogs head to state

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, April 30, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• TSU competes in Samford Twilight

• Newland crowned Miss Brundidge

Monday, April 29

• TSU Sweeps Belmont

• Trojans take series win over Belmont, 2-1

• CHHS tennis advances to state

• Lady Eagles down Carroll, fall to Samson in area game

• Wipe out:

• Troy State re-dedicates Riddle-Pace Field

Sunday, April 28

• Flowers' warchest outweighs opponents'

• Jean Lake Festival enjoyed by crowd

• We need to be 'community of excellence'

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, April 28, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Rob Riley

• 'Trial run'

• County fourth graders to test water as part of learning festival

Saturday, April 27

• Pike Liberal Arts wraps up home season

Friday, April 26

• Pike County falls in disappointing loss

• GOP predicts 'blue skies' ahead

• Party crashers:

• Familiar faces taken in NFL draft

• Van Horn's hook keeps Demopolis guessing at the plate

• Judy Thornton: A woman's view of 'The Male Gaze'

• Colley Gala tickets available

• Accident prompts Price to return to field

• Obituaries published in the Friday, April 26, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Jean Lake Festival showcases artists

• Troy's 'Litter Man' attracts trash, inspires children

• Flowers remains on state ballots

Thursday, April 25

• Obituaries published in the Thgursday, April 25, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Team Alabama formed to help link cities to Hyundai suppliers

• Young wranglers, cowgirls to compete in Rodeo Pageant

• 'Become a Star' with luck of draw

• Siegelman signs teacher background checks legislation

• Winning state political offices costly

• Mitchell gives session passing marks

Wednesday, April 24

• CHHS has 'new life' heading into playoffs

• Troy State's McClain always had something to say to press

• Flowers back on ballot

• 'Trade Day' ahead

• Holland helps team get past Friday's tough loss to Elba

• Band of Brothers:

• State GOP chief to speak in Troy

• TSU's McClain signs free agent contract

• #036;4 million bond transferred from Troy to city BOE

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, April 24, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Sheikh leaves TSU to coach soccer at Sewanee

• Lady Trojans sweep Jax State in A-Sun

• City might find silver lining in garbage

• Noble Manor residents

Tuesday, April 23

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, April 23, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Confederate Memorial Day honors all who served

• Good deeds don't go unnoticed

• Landfill territory expanded

• GOP won't reconsider Flower's case

• Sound of the South's spring concert set for this Thursday

• Local Farm City

Sunday, April 21

• Roush stable at UAB

• Lady Trojans roll to 40th win of the season

• Larry Hicks: 'I'm no hero'

• Flowers' camp gets restraining order issued

• Farm Bill

• Former TSU student returns as pastor of St. Mark's

• CHHS makes playoffs as Area 2 runner-up

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, April 21, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Government must operate smoothly

• Troy State men repeat as A-Sun track and field champs

• 5A Section 2 tennis tournament starts in Troy on Tuesday

• Elba's Henderson breaks Bulldogs' hearts

Saturday, April 20

• Jack Roush crashes in Troy

Friday, April 19

• Flying Squadron slips by Eagles, 12-9

• Trojans jump from frying pan to the fire

• Flowers vows to fight

• GHS Lady Eagles up record to 7-8

• Landfill hearing Monday

• TSU softball's pitching makes mark on NCAA

• Right-to-Life supporters win big victory

• Former Lady Trojan White signs with Lipscomb

• We want to recognize your kids this rec season

• Tiger's win in Masters was more then spectacular

• Bush team without a couch down the home stretch

• Porter's rip, Van Horn's arm, holds off Carroll

• John Hutcheson keeps history alive with currency collection

Thursday, April 18

• Familiar, fresh faces appear at Jean Lake

• Riley gains in polls

• Confederate Memorial program Monday

• Obituaries published in the Thursday, April 18, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Take a 'million dollar shot at cancer'

• Troy, Pike County hopefully on short list

• Godspell coming this weekend

Wednesday, April 17

• City leaders: Sunday 'took pride' in work

• Three times tough:

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, April 17, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Carmaker breaks

• TSU's Curran ties school record for most saves, Lady Trojans sweep Mercer

• Are lawmakers avoiding tough votes?

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• Wreck claims Troy man

• Troy State's winning streak snapped by Faulkner, 7-2

• Politics prevail at ground-breaking ceremony

Tuesday, April 16

• Start your Tuesday with good news

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, April 16, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Lost ball dooms Patriots in 5-4 loss to Knights

• County bussing problem solved

• GOP uproots Flower's campaign

• City school board refinances its long-term debt

• It's 'Chicken Every Sunday' for CHHS drama students

Monday, April 15

• Tax deadline looms on Monday

Sunday, April 14

• TSU softball splits with A-Sun foe Stetson

• 'Dogs deck Tops

• Glenwood edges Pike Liberal Arts School, 5-3

• Trip to Augusta was well worth the wait

• GHS's Walters earns first win

• Walk America ends successfully

• Downpours can bring good news

• City inks deal

• Trojans run winning streak to eight with sweep

• Deputies seek clues in burglaries

Friday, April 12

• Obituaries published in the Friday, April 12, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Rachel Jennings wins

• Budgets sent to governor

• Balloon Festival held in memory of TSU student

• Voter identification a good idea

• Brundidge library to host noted storyteller

Thursday, April 11

• Troy mayor proclaims 'week of young child'

• Natural born hitters:

• CHHS places second in recent golf tournament

• 631 offices up for election

• Joe Reed to speak at 'meet the candidates' brunch

• State budgets passed

• Harry Sanders has challenging job

• Troy State sweeps GSU, snaps four game losing streak

• Landfill off limits to ATVs

• Obituaries published in the Thursday, April 11, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

Wednesday, April 10

• New county administrator seizes chance

• Sikorsky supports fine arts programs

• Lady Trojans prepare to host GSU

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, April 10, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Troy awards bid for new phone system

• Trojans golf tournament scheduled for Thursday

• Key served as advocate for children

• Former Trojan on campaign trail

Tuesday, April 9

• Key says it was 'time' to retire

• Commission interviews third candidate for administrator

• Paving of dirt road debated at commission

• Alecia Farmer crowned Miss Troy

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, April 9, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Stop to enjoy the good news this week

Sunday, April 7

• City opens recreation baseball, softball

• Progress always comes with a price

• Community theater opens to excellent reviews

• Key to retire

• State discusses Hyundai incentives

Friday, April 5

• CHHS rallies, upends Jeff Davis

• Murphy impressed on Wednesday

• New man for the job:

• Obituaries published in the Friday, April 5, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Selma welcomes Hyundai president

• 'Take a Kid Fishing'

• Bulldogs pound Zion Chapel

• Budgeting process won't get easier

• Patriots seventh, Lady Trojans ranked No. 8

• Jean Lake organizers make sure this year's festival has new 'beat'

• Thornton resigns at Goshen

• Hoosiers gave all, fell short

• TSU track team prepares for Coach quot;Oquot;

• Dave Grissette's 'living proof' that snakes are crawling

• Probate judge says local political scene has been quiet

Thursday, April 4

• Boys, girls of summer set to return

• Pioneer Music Day

• Riley, Windom at war

• Baseball, softball Opening Day Saturday at Sportsplex

• Barbershop quartets sing for Red Cross

• Ramage thinks Hyundai a 'win-win' situation for state

Wednesday, April 3

• State makes announcement

• Brown bag 'rite of spring' begins Thursday

• Stephens' homer lifts TSU to win

• Lady Trojans sweep A-Sun doubleheader against Samford

• UA's Murphy to be named TSU women's basketball coach

• Another Hyundai hurray

• County admin job still vacant

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, April 3, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Brundidge grants tax abatements

• Northview pitching duo hold Trojans down at the plate, 3-1

• CHHS JV softball picks up trophy in Wetumpka

• Hyundai plant could have ripple effect

Tuesday, April 2

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, April 2, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Gathering at Clay Hill set for Saturday

• TSU's Law named finalist for Sears award

• Pats, Lady Patriots, pummel Fort Dale

• Montgomery selected for Hyundai plant

• Lawmakers have opportunity to make difference

• Lady Trojans earn regional ranking

• Korean veteran receives medal posthumously

• Local arcade owner says games based on skill, not chance

• Sessions tours missile plants

• TSU track team posts impressive performance