Story archive for June 2002

Sunday, June 30

• Ponytails' pitchers combine to no-hit Elba

• 'A major dent'

• Farm bill leaves peanut quota holders unhappy

• County audit reveals procedural problems

• Come back kids:

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, June 30, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Troy's Belles roll in tourney opener

• Parties split on drug bill passage

• Economic development effort necessary

Friday, June 28

• Patriotism abounds in Pike County

• Leaders to seek state advice

• Father of the Year: 'I wouldn't trade a one of them for anything'

• Crowd rallies, prays for nation

• Voucher ruling reaction mixed

Thursday, June 27

• WorldCom fraud sends markets tumbling

• Ponytails open sub-district with Elba

• Pledge ruling is ridiculous

• For second time, rain cancels tourney

• Softball rosters named for sports week

• Singing extravaganza to benefit historic New Zion Baptist

• A select few sportscasters transcend the games they cover

• Larri Kay Penn: An eyewitness to devastation

• Court rules against

Wednesday, June 26

• Troy State signs two -year deal with Gators

• Light voter turnout

• Troy 13's stay alive in tourney

• Up and coming:

• Vouchers provide golden opportunity

• Chamber seeks other funding source

• Three men jailed after rash

• Troy police add new patrol car, officers

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, June 26, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

Tuesday, June 25

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, June 25, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• County nixes chamber funding

• Statewide runoffs call for us to vote

• Rotating planets and fun on tap

• Death of Cardinals' pitcher makes you think

• Pryor:

• Low voter turnout predicted for for primary runoffs

• Troy 14's power past Luverne

Sunday, June 23

• Supreme Court decision raises more questions

• Support our local tournament teams

• Building the future

• Governor:

Saturday, June 22

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, June 23, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

Friday, June 21

• Warning, kids help fight litter

• County to salute vets at program

• Obituaries published in the Friday, June 21, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Pitching will lead Troy 14's

• Bill Jackson's 'Four Ball' tournament was huge success

• Smith chases soccer dream

• Young clogger dances with a 'bang'

• Religious tolerance critical for our nation

• Authorities: West Nile virus killed bird

• He's a 'head-turner'

Thursday, June 20

• Obituaries published in the Thursday, June 20, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Curtain hangs while council discusses

• Children have fun at 'Amazon Outfitters'

• Northside Mission Team called to Canadian service

• USA team hopes to capture soccer's 'holy grail'

• Questions remain on economic development

• New housing permits in Troy below national average

• 13's await tourney

Wednesday, June 19

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, June 19, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Bowden ball:

• Farmers market continues Thursday

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• Rachel Rascoe: Looking toward a career of caring

• Records

• Chamber funding passed

• Could the Mets/Yankees soap opera finally be over?

• Southeast Alabama Trails attracts tourists to area

• Funding down, tuition up

• Pike snaps Post 70's win streak with 8-6 win

• TSU's Morgan named Valley Co-Player of the Week

• Funding program creates difficult dilemma

• Thursday, May 23, 2002

Tuesday, June 18

• Start your week off with good news

• Tax money looks good

• County approves building project

• Kelly Hawkins first runner-up in Miss Alabama Pageant

• Batter up:

• Carter named fifth best rookie at rodeo finals

• Purple 'Passion' tops show

• Dothan suspects may be connected to Troy robbery

• TSU alumni chapter to hold cookout

Sunday, June 16

• Post 145 downs Ariton in two

• U.S. flags shown respect at disposal

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, June 16, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Inequity remains in school funding

• Crenshaw hired as Troy State women's assistant

• Troy plays Wetumpka for title

• 'It's always there'

• Father's love for a child us unwavering

• Economic authority may lie ahead

Friday, June 14

• Chamber funding discussed

• Alabama Art causing controversy in Fairhope

• Flag Day deserves recognition

• Nunnelee gives encouraging words

• County can reap the harvest at market

• Obituaries published in the Friday, June 14, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

Thursday, June 13

• Shelia Jackson is 'Unforgettable'

• First United Methodist Church consecrates new facility

• Siegelman, Riley debate how to debate

• Brundidge celebrates Flag Day

• Troy ranks high as retirement community

• Tourney teams announced

• Farm League 'foundation' for baseball future

Wednesday, June 12

• Register earns national honors for raising cattle

• Farmers market opens Saturday

• Suspect steals car from funeral home in Brundidge

• Troy State men's hoops gets another commitment

• Troy wins tourney, Pike splits with Dothan

• County struggles with pay raises

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, June 12, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Survey shows Troy great place to retire

• Challenge is to balance freedom with safety

• Rodeo queen:

• Local girls enjoying experience

• Concern over funding request

• Local singer honored by council

• Good news easy to find

• Pike splits with Enterprise

Tuesday, June 11

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, June 11, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

Sunday, June 9

• Whether Lewis won or Tyson won, boxing will remain the same

• 'Gypsies' on the prowl

• The place called 'Needmore'

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, June 9, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Siegelman challenges Riley to debate

• Debate necessary part of politics

• Bank robbery linked to trio of robberies

• Title in sight for Mets

Friday, June 7

• Pensacola takes first place in Southeastern League

• Officer enjoys taking on a challenge

• Fun in the sun:

• Whitley called to new pulpit

• Primary votes certified by parties

• Like it or not, some children will be left out come tournament time

• Colonial Bank robbed

• Toni Deveridge named Alabama's Exchange Club Youth of the Year

• Obituaries published in the Friday, June 7, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

Thursday, June 6

• Ramage: Council not stalling

• Gubernatorial issues: education, ethics

• What will be the fate of Knox fields?

• Welfare fraud not unusual

• Mayor Jimmy Lunsford

• It's heroic to be square

Wednesday, June 5

• At a crossroads:

• Rainy Day fund passes statewide

• 'Magic' hasn't left L.A. Lakers

• City stalls on funding

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, June 5, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Low voter turnout is disappointing

• Voters nix office

• Siegelman, Riley win

Tuesday, June 4

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, June 4, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Low voter turnout expected

• Lake Simmie concert Saturday

• Public support needed for multi-use trail at county lake

• Sheriff responds to fliers

Sunday, June 2

• Legislature must address equity funding

• Goshen High School holds 2002 graduation exercise

• Farmer's market on the horizon

• Siegelman, Riley top candidates

• Riley makes last bid

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, June 2, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Lee-Scott's Ponder named Mr. Baseball