Story archive for March 2002

Sunday, March 31

• Travel writers visit county

• Pause today to reflect on life, on grace

• 'Old guard' discusses reform

• Christians celebrate the central

• County to interview

Friday, March 29

• Infrastructure work first step for Wal-Mart

• Surplus sale April 27

• Troy waiting on court decision on video gambling

• Postal Service rate increase planned for June

• Julius Reynolds: a 'natural' bodybuilder

• Ground broken on Southern Classic Food Group's new Brundidge facility

Thursday, March 28

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

• Look good, feel better

• Bulldogs pop Poets, 11-6

• Lady Trojans finish fifth at UAB Invite

• Bevill spends birthday reminiscing with old friends

• Hatred and prejudice shown by protesters

• Trojans drop heartbreaker to Middle Tennessee, 4-3

• Pike County sheriff fills bronze shoes

Wednesday, March 27

• Elon forces split with Lady Trojans

• Riley, Windom continue with political mudslinging

• Joy Gallery introduces TSU artist to art enthusiasts in Florida Keys

• Pike Liberal picks up second region win

• No quit in these Hoosiers

• Mason, Boyd leads at Alabama Relays

• Jean Lake fest adds 5K Run

• Harris 'not happy'

• College savings opportunities needed

• Troy firefighters apply for grant

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

Tuesday, March 26

• Most voters dislike attack ads

• Land developer applies for permit

• Snipers top guns in contest

• Jim Terry enjoys tending batting cages

• Man escapes wreck unharmed, then run over and killed

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

Sunday, March 24

• Lady Trojans earn bye with win

• Don't cry for Bama basketball team

• Trojans break losing streak with win at GSU

• Troy State's 'Spring Reunion' a big success

• Brundidge could cash in on landfill

• Divorce recovery workshop offers hope

• Spurlin, CHHS make quick work of Enterprise, 7-1

• Eufaula takes lead in Area 4 with win over CHHS

• Pike Lib splits pair with Glenwood

• The Patriots' Bill Huges beats the throw to home plate.

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

• Eufaula sweeps Eagles

• Trash makes for big bucks

• Just a sample:

• Klan largely ignored in Chilton County

Friday, March 22

• An artist's life

• Can Alabamians really 'change government'?

• Reform dies in House

• GOP chief warns candidates against 'pending battle'

• A Connecticut Yankee in Alabama's piney woods

Thursday, March 21

• Gala 2002 set for May 4

• Campaign reform bill passes in Senate

• Obituaries published in the Thursday, March 21, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Riley says public misinformed about proration

• Senate committee makes important vote

• Avon awards grant for breast cancer awareness program

Wednesday, March 20

• Reform gets closer

• CHHS beats Opp in the seventh, 9-8

• Brundidge awards bids to support industries

• Riley speaks to Rotary about changing political philosophy

• Women's golf claims third at JSU

• Hawkins says higher education treated as 'second-class'

• Lady Trojans sweep in final day of Rebel Games

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

• Education budget unwise decision

• Thompson, Shoats, set new school records at Auburn Springtime Invitational

Tuesday, March 19

• Troy BOE considers graduation exercise participation

• TSU rodeo team competes this fall

• Salvation Army needs donations

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, March 18, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Brundidge man arrested for murder

• Folklife play sold out

• Riley stops in Troy

Sunday, March 17

• CHHS takes one from Mustangs

• Deputies help ID kids

• Troy State baseball suffers sixth straight A-Sun loss

• House approves 3 percent teacher raise

• Derby ends successfully

• Riley gaining in polls

• White wins T-Day

• Wright K's 16 in Goshen win over PCHS

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

Friday, March 15

• TSU adds rodeo team

• Obituaries published in the Friday, March 15, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Race day nears

• 'Mama Nell' shares favorite

• Busy weekend offers many activities

• House passes #036;4.2 billion education budget

• Turning point?

Thursday, March 14

• Obituaries published in the Thurssday, March 14, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Legislators shoud vote for convention

• One good reason to support March of Dimes charity

• Lady Trojans, Tech split a pair

• CHHS softball finishes second at Auburn tourney

• Former Troy commissioner, Al Gibbs, dies

• Troy police search for armed robber

• No hits doom PLAS JV against Macon-East

• Retailer meeting beneficial for Troy

• Reform battle heats up

Wednesday, March 13

• Focus on schools, growth must continue

• One year makes a difference

• Man survives fire at duplex

• Troy State vs. Bama could have been a reality

• Lady Trojans host Georgia Tech

• School tax passes

• Racetrack upsets Enon community

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, March 13, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Drag races 'got out of control'

• Council recognizes student, discusses video gaming ordinance

• 'Hess' calls it quits

Tuesday, March 12

• Please vote for the school tax renewal today

• Board reviews building plans

• 'Hoops for the Heart' on Friday night

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, March 12, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• City department hoops teams 'shoot it out' at charity tourney

• School tax renewal vote is today

Sunday, March 10

• Proponents spend final days working to educate the voters

• Big sixth inning lifts FAU over Troy State

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, March 10, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Seminar focuses on teens

• Shooting victims stable

• TSU turning 'green'

• Slump continues for CHHS

• We must invest in children's educational future

• Watson to be honored by TSU

• Defense dominates first TSU scrimmage

Friday, March 8

• E-911 packets needed

• House passes rewritten articles

• Students learn about world hunger

• Two men shot on Motes Street

• 'Taste of Pike County' a success

• Obituaries published in the Friday, March 8, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• State cash flow problems an embarrassment

• Geoffrey Spann: The arts smart principal

Thursday, March 7

• Third annual 'Taste of Pike County' tonight

• Local Baseball and Softball

• Obituaries published in the Thursday, March 7, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• Siegelman, legislature battle over teacher raises

• A-Sun women's tourney gets started at TSU

• Governor brings campaign for reform to TES

• Wright downs 11 as Eagles beat Red Level

• Pike County chapter celebrates Red Cross Month

• Rushing, Fletcher earn national honors

• Joint exhibit at TSU

• Local leaders focus on renewal vote

Wednesday, March 6

• Cottonwood eases past Pike County, 11-1

• TSU softball shuts down FAMU at complex

• Farmers tired of waiting on Washington

• New stars in music education at Troy Elementary

• BCC urges people to vote

• Men's golf team places 19th at LSU Invitational

• Timing right for reform

• Kirby's hit bails out Pike

• Gottfried has Tide ready for NCAA's

• Obituaries published in the Wednesday, March 6, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

Tuesday, March 5

• Jean Lake coming early this spring

• 'In God We Trust' bill may pass

• Obituaries published in the Tuesday, March 5, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• ISCO Festival experience to treasure

• Trojan Myths receives 'All Alabama' ranking

• TSU hosts constitutional reform seminar

Sunday, March 3

• Dye speaks at Troy State:

• Schools talking taxes

• Bush Memorial celebrates 50 years with dedication

• Local GOP looking for candidates

• TSU women wins third straight heading into tournament

• Lady Trojans rained out on second day of tournament

• Obituaries published in the Sunday, March 3, 2002, edition of The Messenger.

• ISCO Festival brings world to TSU

• Trojans sign placekicker/punter

• CHHS girls softball team beats Dothan 8-6

Saturday, March 2

• Chamber expo showcases county businesses

• Pike Chamber hosts 'Taste' Thursday night

Friday, March 1

• Man charged in Feb. 19 shooting

• Trojans work out in full pads

• 'Suppertime' tickets on sale Saturday

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

• TSU women's tennis continues to impress

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

• State's constitution a leaking boat

• 'Shot houses' raided

• Gamecocks just plain crashed the Troy State party

• Jax State stuns Trojans in tourney, 69-62

• New bill seeks to control drug cost