Pike County communities form neighborhood watch amid safety concerns

TROY, Ala (TROJANVISION) — A series of safety concerns in communities in the Pike County area have residents wanting to take action.

Communities such as Enon, Monticello, Josie and Shiloh have seen an uptick in stolen property.

“Thefts out of people’s barns, yards, carports,” said Pike County Sheriff Rusell Thomas. “We are seeing more…

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Athlete deaths spark concerns for high school players

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — After multiple incidents of football players dying during practice or games, it’s leaving some to wonder if there is anything that can be done to ensure players’ safety.

Over the weekend, a high school football player in Florida collapsed and later died. In August, a player at New Brockton high school…

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A look inside Pike County’s 911 dispatch center

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Pike County is now home to a state-of-the-art 911 dispatch center that has been years in the making. 

“The thought was to consolidate and put together one 911 and dispatch center underneath the 911 district,” said Robert Wright, Executive Director for the Pike County Communications District.

The facility opened in July….

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Alabama farmer explains importance of peanuts in state history

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — As fall gets closer, Alabama farmers are preparing to harvest one of their biggest crops: peanuts.

Justin Garrett grew up on his father’s farm.

“He ran a farm during my childhood in the 90s in Clayton, Alabama, and I’ve been around it my whole life. It’s something I’ve always wanted…

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