Story archive for September 2008

Tuesday, Sept. 30

• Weekend break-ins investigated

• Local second grader wins place in academic program

• Presidential race excites young voters

• Bright: Bailout had unanswered questions

• Troy Classic hits second gear, enters main draw

• Area volleyball continues today around the area

• Wednesday's sports briefs

• Patriots remain at top of ASWA polls

• Make time for city plan meeting

• Ready, set draw, Troy

Monday, Sept. 29

• Pike County Fair opens tonight

• Peanut Butter Festival ambassadors selected

• Jackson earns ASWA honor

• Rude dog walkers a worry

• Junior U.S. Open champ in Troy Classic

• Crisis will affect jobs if left unchecked

• Troy man arrested in moonshine case

• Harrison: Alabama banks are safe

• College of Education building nears completion

• Area volleyball continues today around the area

• Not good enough

• USTA Qualifying day two results

• Tuesday's briefs

• Long rest ahead

Saturday, Sept. 27

• Trojans fall in Stillwater

• Second straight shutout for Pike Patriots

• Debates key to making informed decisions

• The farm in the fall

• Horse enthusiasts compete at Shellhorn Showdown

• Drastic reforms needed on Wall Street

• Pike County fair opens Tuesday

• Brundidge set for District 5 runoff

• Class to resume at Goshen Elementary following small fire

• Developers move forward with duplex project

• Financial crisis a concern for all

• Troy council passes budget

• P.E.O’s have fun and do good along the way

• The county fair gospel

• Goshen outruns Bulldogs

• Trojans drop shootout

Friday, Sept. 26

• That ragged old flag

• Players arrive for Classic

• Small fire prompts early dismissal at Goshen Elementary

Thursday, Sept. 25

• Cross-county gridiron war

• PLAS blasts Fort Dale

• Patriot homecoming

• Trojans enter non-region, host Theodore Bobcats

• Wiregrass farms participate in ‘Alpaca Days’

• New budget considers library project

• The media and McCain

• Doctors Holman join Troy’s Advanced Family Eye Care

• Blankenship retires from Pioneer Museum of Alabama

• Shellhorn Showdown Saturday

• Troy Police investigating Gibbs Street robbery

• Lockheed Martin reports successful JASSM test flight

• Banks should be safe

• Gibbs Street robbery under investigation

• No simple solutions in credit crisis

• TPD investigating armed robbery

Wednesday, Sept. 24

• The nation’s credit crisis could have local impact

• Troy Classic’s historic player

• Women’s Life Center to host ‘Unborn’ author

• Exhibits sought for county fair

• Colley Senior Complex looking for a few good men

• New Troy plan considers parks, recreation

• Teams look to move forward after tough week

• Area football continues tomorrow around the area

• Who will rise to the challenge?

• Simple lessons from tougher times

• Troy’s sense of pride

• Trojans, Bulldogs dropped

Tuesday, Sept. 23

• PLAS back on track

• Lady Trojans varsity lose, JV wins in Ariton

• PCHS dropped by Zion

• Many favorite U.S. foods have their roots in Asia

• Bob Barr is also on the ballot

• Difference in candidates will be in appointees

• Sometimes growth means stepping on toes

• Fiscal responsibility before new taxes

• Troy electric rate increase approved

• County approves local funding

• Gas supply still low at many local stations

• Pioneer Museum takes part in Smithsonian Day

• CHHS graduates flock to Sound of the South

• Church News Story

Monday, Sept. 22

• City of Troy facing budget challenges

• County lodging tax opposed

• Can art project donated to local food bank

• Showdown in Stillwater

• Lady Patriots losing streak hits three

• Troy falls to UAB in tourney final

• Trojans blanked in Classic finale

• Brundidge Troy University alumni chapter to reorganize

• Start your week with good news

• Humane society set to offer spay neuter clinic

• Troy University partners to train rural physicians

• Pike County Commission meets tonight

Sunday, Sept. 21

• Technological change galore

• No easy answers in zoning and growth plans

• County discussing lodging tax

• Peanut Butter festival planning underway in Brundidge

• ‘Transformation’ coming to Troy University

• Miss Peanut Butter pageant supports local Red Cross

• Pike County voter registration up as election excitement grows

Saturday, Sept. 20

• Wi-fi? Maybe you, not me

• Tales of a traveler

• Softball in the fall

• Patriots blank Glenwood

• Buckeyes pull away in 4th

• Trojans fall at Valley

Friday, Sept. 19

• Reeltown swoops through Goshen

• Bulldogs stunned at home

• Messenger launches new website

• GHS clips Lady Bulldogs

• Patriots prepare for Glenwood Gators

• Trojans enter the Valley

• The Grove hires new property manager

• Fed, banks try to boost global confidence

• Jobless claims rise due to Hurricane Gustav

• When will the government learn?

• New Troy plan suggests compromise

• Developers withdraw proposal

• Local students learn about Asian culture

• Arts Center volunteers recognized for dedication, hard work

• Man arrested for shooting at home

• Troy professor’s art selected for regional show

Thursday, Sept. 18

• Assault on goal

• Undefeated football battle in Brundidge

• Eagles get Reel at home Friday

• Trojans need your support, Troy

• Trojans sweep JSU

• Lady Bulldogs dropped at home by Straughn

• Moving on up

• Football, soccer begin

• Lady Patriots snag two matches at home

• Troy readies for Buckeyes

• Drug cards will aid the uninsured

• Funding shortfalls threatened meals for seniors

• Pike County child service agencies get state funds

• Ronin Taiko drummers return to Troy University

• Christian artist Derryberry to perform at Hephzibah Baptist Church

Wednesday, Sept. 17

• Troy football not short on thrills

• Sparks eyeing run for governor

• Pike County ballots set despite suit

• HB&G fire causes little damage

• Long serving administrator Stetson set for retirement

• New Brundidge church requests use of Galloway Park

• Fourth graders to experience Asia at Troy

• Hundreds attend cultural arts center opening

• Fire truck, chicken truck collide

• Troy BoE approves capital plan

• Pike school board approves budget

• Local DAR encourages observance of Constitution Week

Tuesday, Sept. 16

• Firefighters battle blaze

Monday, Sept. 15

• Trojans make history in home opener blowout

• Champion Red Wave honored Saturday

• Patriots ground Fort Dale

• Trojans take out Washington on road

• Victorious Bulldogs

• Eagles’ wings clipped in Orrville

• Palin puts focus on working moms

• Keep calm amid panic at the gas pumps

• Ike gas spike causes panic

• Years of planning bear fruit with Johnson Center for the Arts grand opening

• New Troy city plan nearly ready

• Local schools set targets for AYP improvement

• Shellhorn Showdown to aid local horse clubs

• Wondering about change

• Four distinctive Troy artists on display at Johnson Center

Friday, Sept. 12

• Land Transactions

• County Road Dept. equipment needs mount

• Remembering Sept. 11

• Arts students to make can sculpture for Johnson Center grand opening

• Republican candidate Love speaks to Exchange

• Docent duties both artistic, historical

Thursday, Sept. 11

• Zion Chapel spikes PCHS

• PLAS Lady Patriots ranked in ASWA poll

• Eagles face stout Keith defense

• Bragging rights on the line Friday night

• Trojans finish third at cc meet

• Lady Trojans suffer home loss to Tigers

• Now's the time to support the arts

• U.S. 231 railroad crossing under construction

• Commission funds may aid agencies

• Stage set for Johnson Center grand opening

• University students to hold 9/11 memorial

• First Baptist Church in Troy welcomes new pastor

• Daughters of American Revolution honor former member

• Bring back the old time politics

• Who is Andy Warhol?

Wednesday, Sept. 10

• Pike road warriors

• Trojans ready for the road

• Road warriors across county football scene

• Pike Lib PeeWees lose close game

• Lady Eagles soar

• Poll change

• Troy loses to AU

• Trojans crush Nicholls State

• Cool under pressure

• Trojans look to blast Braves Saturday

• Troy City Council to vote on rate hike

• Commissioners divided over large discretionary fund

• Arts director praises Johnson Center

• Anti-litter group to restart cleanups

• Love of music drives Blue Machine drum major

• County passes budget

• Hurricane Ike’s path unpredictable

• Brundidge library gets memorial donation

• Longtime teacher, coach remembered fondly by many

Monday, Sept. 8

• Pike Animal Shelter begins planning for second annual Fur Fest

• Raises lead to heated debates in PCC

• Higher costs driving Troy electric rate increase

• Local sales tax revenue up

• Man killed by deputy

• Bulldogs bite Wicksburg

• Patriots survive Colt charge, hang on for win

• GHS zips past Rebels

• Moss saves game for CHHS Trojans Friday

Friday, Sept. 5

• Land Transactions

• CHHS defends home court

• Patriots ready to tame Hooper Colts

• Eagles host Zion Chapel Rebels in region opener

Thursday, Sept. 4

• Pioneer Museum to host Music Fest

• Salem Baptist to open Johnston Parlor

• Love weighs in on GOP convention

• Davis named Firefighter of the Year

• SAEC aids in Hurricane Gustav recovery

• Developer impact fees considered

Wednesday, Sept. 3

• Roscoe Sexton

• Trojans ready for region

• Column: Football fever is here to stay, time to pick

• Bulldogs looking for first win

Tuesday, Sept. 2

• The beauty of opening the ears

• Mitchell advocates statewide water use policy

• Litter a concern for local leaders

• TROY prepares for SACS

• 'Souper' show now open at Johnson Center