1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (218+ words) The Troy Messenger PRCAC partners with Serving with Sara Gray for back-to-school program PRCAC and Serving with Sara Gray launch “Buddy Up for Back To School,” letting residents sponsor local children with backpacks, supplies or donations. The Pike Regional Child…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (269+ words) The Troy Messenger Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins July 17 Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday runs July 17–19, letting shoppers buy select school supplies, computers, books and clothing without the state’s 4% tax. Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will begin July…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (188+ words) The Annual Annie Lois McNabb School Supply Giveaway is set for Aug. 2 at Washington Street Park The School Giveaway will be from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. for grades K-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. David McNabb said the school giveaway honors…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (267+ words) At its meeting on Monday, the Troy City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the promotion of Charles Henderson Middle School Vice Principal Wendy Sammons to the school’s new principal. Sammons has been in education for nearly 20 years and originally…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (485+ words) The Troy Messenger Troy University appoints Dr. Steve Grice Interim Dean of Sorrell College of Business Troy University has appointed Dr. Steve Grice, former director of the William H. Carr School of Accountancy, as interim dean of the Sorrell College of…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (544+ words) After 30 years of military service, Troy native Lt. Col. Jennifer Givens was promoted to the rank of Colonel during a ceremony Thursday night in her hometown. The promotion ceremony brought together family, friends, fellow soldiers and community members to celebrate…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (324+ words) The Troy Messenger Gov. Kay Ivey announces 64 new First Class Pre-K Classrooms Gov. Kay Ivey announces 64 new First Class Pre-K classrooms for 2026-27, including Pike County’s eighth, expanding access to Alabama’s nationally recognized pre-K program. On Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (235+ words) The IDEA Bank has an opening for an office in its Collegiate Incubator Program. Reanna Thompson, program and marketing coordinator IDEA Bank, said the Collegiate Incubator Program is offering an opportunity for one student entrepreneur to grow their business idea…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (224+ words) Applications are being accepted for the “JUST START” Youth Entrepreneurship Academy at Troy University’s IDEA Bank. The summer program is open to students in grades 6-12 as well as 2026 high school graduates. The camp will be held July 22-25 at the IDEA…...

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (567+ words) The Troy Messenger Omicron Tau Sigma gears up for Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration Troy's Omicron Tau Sigma hosts its Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 20 at Murphree Park with food, kids activities, raffle prizes and a history talk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The…...