Story archive for February 2002

Friday, March 1

• New bill seeks to control drug cost

• 'Suppertime' tickets on sale Saturday

• 'Game for wild supper?' Saturday is the day

• TSU women's tennis continues to impress

• Jax State stuns Trojans in tourney, 69-62

• Trojans work out in full pads

• Obituaries published in the Friday, March 1, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• 'Shot houses' raided

• Gamecocks just plain crashed the Troy State party

• State's constitution a leaking boat

• Man charged in Feb. 19 shooting

Thursday, Feb. 28

• Varsity basketball players honored at PLAS

• Governor responds to critics

• Obituaries published in the Thursday, February 28, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Offense deserts CHHS against Mosley, 11-4

• Steer show Saturday at Cattleman Park

• TSU Festival of Trumpets concert Saturday

• 'Be Our Guest' at First Baptist Church

• Trojans look to join the 'madness'

• State needs to reexamine budget process

Wednesday, Feb. 27

• Lockheed Martin plant wins 'Nobel prize of manufacturing'

• Olympic bobsledder, gold medalist has Troy ties

• More funding woes

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, February 27, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Rushing, Wilson named All-Conference

• Honoring Terry Sikes

• Three charged in armed robbery

• Persistence will pay off for city leaders

• Dothan wins pitching battle, CHHS falls 2-1

• Up from the ashes

• Croswell loves colorful world

Tuesday, Feb. 26

• Trojans open spring practice

• Something to 'Crowe' about

• Champs once again

• County puts 1cent; tax on ballot

• Justices 'ducked' a difficult decision

• Pike County Board of Education adopts district map

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, February 26, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Ansell closing plant

• Wilson honored for second time

• Lady Trojans' softball claims GSU Invitational

Sunday, Feb. 24

• Heart walk a success

• Mosley: It's not always a 'man's world' for warden

• State politics 'evolve'

• 'Big Bertha' belongs on the course, not the agenda

• Bill to eliminate constables awaits governor's approval

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, February 24, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

Saturday, Feb. 23

• Just out of reach: No. 1 Lafayette slips by Pike County, 61-58 in Class 3A semifinals

• TSU softball wins first two at Reebok Invitational

• Trojans leave seven runners stranded, fall to MTS, 8-4

• Lions down Abbeville boys, Goshen falls

• Lady Trojans run through first place Belmont, 83-58

• Eight teams come to Troy for Sikes' tournament

• Trojans rebound with road win over Samford

Friday, Feb. 22

• High court should explain its decision

• Rec director lobbying for new center

• 'Big Bertha' debate stalls legislative action

• Obituaries published in the Friday, February 22, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Annual black history banquet is a sellout, say organizers

• Senator:Missile work a boon

• Heart Walk, activities scheduled for Saturday

Thursday, Feb. 21

• Niall McNellis won the pre-algebra competition at the Tri-State Math and Computer Olympiad at Wallace College in Dothan Feb. 5. He is a seventh grader at Charles Henderson Middle School and a top math

• Surprising Bulldogs face top-ranked Lafayette

• Lightning: the underrated killer

• Niall McNellis won the pre-algebra competition at the Tri-State Math and Computer Olympiad at Wallace College in Dothan Feb. 5. He is a seventh grader at Charles Henderson Middle School and a top math

• Discovery of shooting victim changes focus for police

• Niall McNellis won the pre-algebra competition at the Tri-State Math and Computer Olympiad at Wallace College in Dothan Feb. 5. He is a seventh grader at Charles Henderson Middle School and a top math

• Equity funding revived

• Lady Trojans still fighting for spot in A-Sun tourney

• Hunt for robbery suspects continues

• No. 7 Eagles head south

• Southeast Regional: Lady Wildcats upset Eufaula

Wednesday, Feb. 20

• Brackins, Dothan too much for Opelika, 66-55

• 'Black Friday' doesn't spell doom for Crimson Tide

• Preparedness, education key

• Fame was fleeting, but Marlow was one of the best

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, February 20, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Deputies search for armed robbery suspects

• Softball team sweeps first-ever meeting with Birmingham-Southern

• Late fees go up

• Tax increase debates must be 'up front'

• Troy State toppled by No. 25 Auburn, 13-0

• Shooting details sketchy

• Treasure Forest Association plans annual meeting Feb. 28

Tuesday, Feb. 19

• May: Conecuh Ridge brew will come from good stock

• Ansley: A railroad town

• Warren works behind scenes at Olympics

• Troy City School Board resolution honors Lunsford

• Cement replaces ashes

• Student athletes end remarkable season

Sunday, Feb. 17

• Arts Council brings popular pianist back to Troy for concert

• Reform need not be 'lobbyists' free-for-all'

• Catholic no match for Pike County, 78-38

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, February 17, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Mitchell: Rewrite needed, not likely

• Lady Pats fall short in finals

• Knights end Patriots' magic run

• Too much Faith:

• Panthers claim first from Trojans with 102-88 win

• State EMA director arrested for DUI

Friday, Feb. 15

• PLAS challenges powerful Tuscaloosa

• Exciting basketball action starts today

• Trojans fight past Campbell on Senior Night, 81-71

• Old friends reunite at Pike Lib

• All attitude:

Thursday, Feb. 14

• Who let these 'Dogs out?:

• Thursday is senior night for Trojans

• Post leads the way as CHHS soccer opens with win

• Troy State routs Lady Hornets, 9-0

Wednesday, Feb. 13

• Alabama's punishment unfortunate and unfair

• TSU drops Maryland, adds Mizzou for 2002

• TSU softball team sweeps Florida Aamp;M

• Trojans sweep Dothan in two games

• Lady Bulldogs come up short against Calhoun

Tuesday, Feb. 12

• Bulldogs tangle with Calhoun for area title

• Women's Life Center to hold annual auction

• Suspect sought in robbery

• Taylor leads Lady Trojans at Gator Invitational

• Troy State tennis hosts BSC at new complex

• Red Level better team then last year, says Lane

• Governor outraged over finance report

• Bush Memorial gets new look

• Former Alabama resident charged in Maine murder

Sunday, Feb. 10

• Last second tip-in by Wilson saves Trojans

• GSU rallies past Troy State

• Final Four bound:

• Patrick Smith leaves behind a lasting legacy

• Trojans' baseball team christens new stadium with a win

• Lady Trojans split doubleheader

Friday, Feb. 8

• Wait finally over for TSU softball program

• Baseball field no longer an

• AHSAA area tournaments start tonight

• Lady Trojans take fifth at Lady Eagle Invitational

Thursday, Feb. 7

• Trojans get 19 commitments on signing day

• 2002 Troy State Signees With Bios

• Altercation ends

• Brackins, Smith highlight freshmen class

• Home rule key issue

• Patrick Smith

• Other cities enjoying new community recreation centers

• Global studies provides unique opportunities

Wednesday, Feb. 6

• Patriots a team of destiny

• Flores, Aravena lead Troy State over UAB

• Eagle rout :

• Trojan baseball picks up first win

• TSU wins overtime thriller

Tuesday, Feb. 5

• Litter, goats and County Road 48

• Officials named in lawsuit

• Police shut down shot house

• Trojans swept by Nicholls State

• Patrick Smith injured in rodeo competition Saturday

• Bulldogs end Eagles mastery

• RSVP needs help

• 'Patriot games'

• Trojans hold off UCF

Sunday, Feb. 3

• Trojans lose second straight to Nicholls

• Pike Lib sweeps area tourney

• FAU downs Troy State

Saturday, Feb. 2

• PLAS boys stun Lee-Scott in region tournament

• Pike County basketball teams rout Carroll High

• TSU women outlast Samford, 62-57, for home win

Friday, Feb. 1

• Relay kickoff a classic

• Dogs, Eagles battle at Trojan Arena

• Trojans trying to keep hold on first place

• Good Neighbor: Randy Grissett named president of Regions Bank

• Recruits not always good as they appear to be

• SEAGD marks 50th

• Tourney time:

• Juvenile facility meets standards