February 1, 2001

A.G. speaks to Brundidge club

BRUNDIDGE ­ Alabama’s Attorney General Bill Pryor touted his record on "white collar crime" on a stop in Pike County on Wednesday.

Jan. 31, 2001 10 PM

Harrison mourned by friends, family

Grace Harrison, a dedicated teacher, respected citizen and longtime member of the Troy business community, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 31, 2001.

Jan. 31, 2001 10 PM

Police get nod to hold juveniles

Juveniles arrested within the city of Troy and Pike County may now be housed locally, something that Troy police and city officials are hoping will result in keeping more officers on the streets and avoiding costly trips to cities all over South Alabama.

Jan. 31, 2001 10 PM

County schools prepare for major cuts

Announcement of proration is expected tomorrow, but the Pike County Board of Education is already taking action to prepare for that decision.

Jan. 31, 2001 10 PM

February 2, 2001

Trojans not ready to pack their bags

Troy State University officials say the home for the Trojan football team is here in Troy, despite rumors to the contrary.

Feb. 1, 2001 10 PM

United Way plans fundraiser at Trojan Arena

Saturday night, Troy State University basketball fans will have the opportunity to win prizes and help local agencies.

Feb. 1, 2001 10 PM

Proration will sting Troy City schools

School officials across the state are anxiously awaiting the governor’s announcement of proration today.

Feb. 1, 2001 10 PM

Neighbor: Jackson excited about XFL

What’s all hype about the XFL? Is it football? Is it pro wrestling with shoulder pads? Or is it just plain entertainment?

Feb. 1, 2001 10 PM

February 4, 2001

Whaley featured at Founders Day 2001 Program

A well-known Troy pianist will be in concert at 2:30 p.m., Sunday Feb. 11 at Southside Baptist Church in celebration of the founding of the Troy Music Study Club.

Feb. 3, 2001 10 PM

Schools brace for proration’s impact

Local leaders in education are making plans to cope with the 6.2 percent proration announced Friday morning.

Feb. 3, 2001 10 PM

Merry Hearts Clowns learn the magic of laughter at workshop

When "Merry Hearts" "Laugh-It-Up" they can count on having more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

Feb. 3, 2001 10 PM

Proration will cut education spending by $266 million

It has been 10 years since proration was last declared.

Feb. 3, 2001 10 PM

February 6, 2001

Troy woman dies after weekend stabbing

A Troy woman is dead and her daughter-in-law has been charged in connection with the stabbing.

Feb. 5, 2001 10 PM

Thrash named community development specialist for Red Cross chapter

Doors to Pike County’s chapter of the American Red Cross were closed last year, but they are again open to those who may need help.

Feb. 5, 2001 10 PM

Flags pay tribute to William Smith

American flags lined the streets of Brundidge yesterday in memory and in honor of one of the town’s true American patriots.

Feb. 5, 2001 10 PM

Dry weather culprit for weak harvest

The numbers are in from the 2000 crop year and they reflect the prolonged hot and dry weather over much of the state.

Feb. 5, 2001 10 PM

Boothe, Mitchell target Education Trust Fund

Beginning at noon today, lawmakers will be working to make changes.

Feb. 5, 2001 10 PM

February 7, 2001

Teacher, artist dies at age 82

The death of Edwin D. Walter on Monday sent ripples of sadness through several generations.

Feb. 6, 2001 10 PM

Women’s Life Center/Sav-A-Life to host Louisiana Swamp Night

The Women’s Life Center/Sav-A-Life of Troy will host its second annual Louisiana Swamp Night at 6 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 13 at the Troy State University Adams Center – Grand Ballroom.

Feb. 6, 2001 10 PM

Disorderly dogs can learn new tricks

Those who have one of those disorderly dogs may want to consider a new class being offered by the Troy Parks and Recreation Department.

Feb. 6, 2001 10 PM

Council helps residents with utility bill

BRUNDIDGE ­ A temporary decision made by the Brundidge City Council was made to help residents pay their utility bills.

Feb. 6, 2001 10 PM

February 8, 2001

Pike Commission moves closer to enacting subdivision regulations

Pike County is a step closer to approving some subdivision regulations.

Feb. 7, 2001 10 PM

Pike School Board joins suit against state

The Pike County Board of Education has joined the Mobile County Board of Education, the Alabama Association of School Boards and the Alabama Coalition for Equity in filing a lawsuit against the state combatting proration.

Feb. 7, 2001 10 PM

County administrator resigns

County officials will be on the lookout for a new county administrator.

Feb. 7, 2001 10 PM

Pike School Board joins suit against state

The Pike County Board of Education has joined the Mobile County Board of Education, the Alabama Association of School Boards and the Alabama Coalition for Equity in filing a lawsuit against the state combatting proration.

Feb. 7, 2001 10 PM

Pike Commission moves closer to enacting subdivision regulations

Pike County is a step closer to approving some subdivision regulations.

Feb. 7, 2001 10 PM

February 9, 2001

Chamber rewards top local

students with scholarships

Because education is important to the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, each year several scholarships are awarded to Pike County students for outstanding scholastic performance.

Feb. 8, 2001 10 PM

Deer prompt more airport safety concerns

Two times in as many months, aircrafts have collided with deer at Troy’s airport sparking increased safety concerns for Troy Mayor Jimmy Lunsford.

Feb. 8, 2001 10 PM

Neighbor: Ross keeps a smile on his face

If life is a game, then Walter Ross plays for the mere love of it.

Feb. 8, 2001 10 PM

Sister Schubert’s founder makes

$300,000 donation to TSU

A fund-raising campaign to renovate the home of Troy State University’s Sorrell College of Business has received a big boost as Patricia Barnes, founder and vice president of Sister Schubert’s Homemade Rolls, has donated $300,000 to the cause.

Feb. 8, 2001 10 PM

February 9, 2001

Eating disorders subject of Tues. event

There’s nothing funny about eating disorders. They are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect a person’s emotional and physical health.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

Activities Center turns rock into flower pots

BRUNDIDGE – Warmer temperatures will soon have flowers blooming.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

Lockheed Martin makes Teen Advisors contribution

When Lockheed Martin came to Pike County, it was expected that the company would have a huge impact on the local economy. However, Pike County has benefited more from "the missile plant" than was expected.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

Lockheed Martin makes Teen Advisors contribution

When Lockheed Martin came to Pike County, it was expected that the company would have a huge impact on the local economy. However, Pike County has benefited more from "the missile plant" than was expected.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

Troy could see extra $250,000

Troy and Brundidge officials are looking at making a change in the collection of some taxes.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

City leaders consider enacting ‘use tax’

By the end of the month, Troy may join the majority of municipalities in the state by establishing a sales and use tax.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

February 11, 2001

Eating disorders subject of Tues. event

There’s nothing funny about eating disorders. They are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect a person’s emotional and physical health.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

Activities Center turns rock into flower pots

BRUNDIDGE – Warmer temperatures will soon have flowers blooming.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

Lockheed Martin makes Teen Advisors contribution

When Lockheed Martin came to Pike County, it was expected that the company would have a huge impact on the local economy. However, Pike County has benefited more from "the missile plant" than was expected.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

Lockheed Martin makes Teen Advisors contribution

When Lockheed Martin came to Pike County, it was expected that the company would have a huge impact on the local economy. However, Pike County has benefited more from "the missile plant" than was expected.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

Troy could see extra $250,000

Troy and Brundidge officials are looking at making a change in the collection of some taxes.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

City leaders consider enacting ‘use tax’

By the end of the month, Troy may join the majority of municipalities in the state by establishing a sales and use tax.

Feb. 10, 2001 10 PM

February 13, 2001

‘Inmates’ raise money for CMN hospitals

Being behind bars is not usually a pleasant place to be, but, for supporters of the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals,, there was no place they would rather be.

Feb. 12, 2001 10 PM

County presses on with lawsuit

Pike County School System Superintendent John Key, facing the sting of 6.2 percent proration, is hopeful that a lawsuit filed last week will curb cuts that will likely include faculty terminations despite information released by Gov. Don Siegelman’s office claiming personnel cuts should not be necessary.

Feb. 12, 2001 10 PM

County cracks down on past-due garbage bills

Those who still owe the Pike County Solid Waste Department money may want to pay because the county plans to get the money.

Feb. 12, 2001 10 PM

Shelby to make Feb. 22 stop in Troy

One of Alabama’s United States senators will make a stop in Pike County later this month.

Feb. 12, 2001 10 PM

Drivers prepare for Soapbox Derby

The big race is less than six weeks away, so it’s time for Troy to get on its soapbox – or in its soapbox.

Feb. 12, 2001 10 PM

February 14, 2001

BPD nabs alleged motor home thief

BRUNDIDGE – Police were involved in the recovery of a stolen vehicle Monday which had made some rather interesting twists and turns before stopping in Pike County.

Feb. 13, 2001 10 PM

Troy’s Hawkins crowned Miss TSU

Kelly Hawkins of Troy was named the winner of the 2001 Miss Troy State University Scholarship Pageant Saturday night.

Feb. 13, 2001 10 PM

Pennants support March of Dimes

When one thinks of pennants, one thinks of championships.

Feb. 13, 2001 10 PM

Property owners assessed demolition fees by city

Property owners whose buildings were demolished by the city of Troy will now have that money assessed to their property taxes.

Feb. 14, 2001 10 PM

Street Talk: Governor’s top 10 list gets lukewarm reaction

Have you seen the lost dogs?

Feb. 13, 2001 10 PM