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School remembers ‘star athlete’

Students and teachers comforted each other and remembered the Helen Keller School student who became ill and died after a Special Olympics event at Troy University on Saturday.

Letters to the editor: Teacher Appreciation Week

Students in Pat Rogers's Charles Henderson High School classes were tasked with writing letters to the editor as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week. Here are the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

Area employers send ‘thanks’ to admin professionals

Employers in Pike County couldn't be successful without the administrative professionals who keep offices running smoothly. Take a look at these bosses who wanted to...

Police arrest three for Thursday thefts

Three people are in jail for burglary charges after taking property that was inside a locked fence at S&C Materials. Pat Junior Dickey, 37, of Troy, Justin Mehaffey, 19, of...

Troy man arrested by Enterprise Police after car chase

A Troy man has been charged with a handful of crimes after shoplifting and leading police on a chase from Enterprise to Ozark.Desmond Terrell Collins, 38, of 341 Aston Ave. in...

Police nab on-campus armed robbery suspect

Troy University Police have arrested a man in connection with the on-campus armed robbery of a student on April 3.

Arrests made in Brundidge vending machine thefts (with surveillance video)

Brundidge Police have arrested three men they think are responsible for two years worth of vandalism and theft regarding vending machines in the area.“They’ve been...

$20,000 reward offered in rape case

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man responsible for two sexual assaults that occurred at Hunter’s Mountain...

Barron, Jackson highlight Studio event

Thursday Night in the Studio soon will give way to the hazy, crazy days of summer. So those who enjoy these evenings of fun, food and fellowship in downtown Troy won’t want...

Search warrant leads to drug trafficking charge

Deputies arrested a man on drug charges after the Pike County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant Monday night.Lawmen found two one-pound bags of marijuana and nine...

Graning earns Jean Lake scholarship for photography

Thomas Graning, a Charles Henderson High School senior, has been named the winner of the 2012 Jean Lake Scholarship.The scholarship is awarded annually by the Troy Arts Council to...

Local stores report pepper spray, other weapon sales up after attacks

As police continue to search for a man wanted for two sexual assaults and an armed-robber, personal protection items are flying of the shelves of Troy stores.“We’ve...

University confirms armed robbery on campus (with video)

Troy University officials have released preliminary information about an armed robbery on campus early Sunday morning.A student was confronted on University Avenue next to the...

Second rape reported

Troy Police are investigating a second reported rape that occurred at a local mobile home park on Monday night.

Tornado Damage

The tornado that skipped across property on Oak Grove Road in Troy Friday left as quickly as it came.

ABC Board and Troy PD raid house in Troy

One man was arrested for possession of untaxed liquor Friday morning after the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board served a search warrant in conjunction with the Troy Police...

Selling alcohol at games counterproductive

The goal of Troy University is to “educate the mind to think, the heart to feel, and the body to act.” I have heard Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins say this on television...

Response to crisis reveals compassion

In times of crisis, the true nature of people will generally be revealed. This past Friday, a true crisis occured when a bus loaded with children overtruned on it way to school. I...

Election decision aims to follow law

Probate Judge Wes Allen says he just wants to follow the law ... and run a smooth election.And to do that, he and the other members of the Board of Supervisors who oversee...

One student at Children’s Hospital, all others released after bus crash (video, photos)

More than 20 students were sent to Troy and Luverne hospitals Friday morning after a school bus overturned in Goshen.

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Troy, Alabama with AmericanTowns Troy Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Pike County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team up...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Troy organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Troy is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

2011: A year of growth for Pike County schools

Leadership changes and capital improvement projects dominated the work of local school systems during 2011. For the Troy City Schools, the retirement of longtime superintendent...

Local retailers ‘optimistic’ about holiday sales

With national retail shopping numbers looking good for 2011, the Pike County Chamber of Commerce is hopeful the amount of spending that took place locally is also up. “First...

An Invitation to our Troy Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Troy, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your blog...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Taylor: Hullabaloo grows over teacher gifts

State Sen. Bryan Taylor isn’t happy.In fact, he’s downright frustrated, if one reads closely the editorial he released to statewide media on Friday.

Great things come from small efforts

“We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love.”

Do you read the footnotes?

It seems like there are two kinds of people in the world: those who read the footnotes and those who pass them by.

Immigration law places burden on municipalities

Is it a municipality’s responsibility to enforce Alabama’s controversial immigration law?That’s the question of the hour.

How important is likeability in leaders?

“I never met a man I didn’t like,” Will Rogers is reputed to have said. That maxim might represent a healthy outlook on life, but should likeability be a...

What’s the Barbour County secret?

Continuing from last week on our study of Alabama’s former governors and their official home county determination, what we have determined is that it is that it is difficult...

LIghts of Love returns

The Christmas tree in front of Troy Regional Medical Center is symbolic of much more than the holiday season – it represents family.

Troy campus focuses on safety, awareness

It could happen anywhere.That’s the mentality Troy University has regarding on-campus violence. From advanced weaponry, to bulletproof blankets, to perimeter cameras,...

PIke County Upward Bound students reach out

The Pike County high school students enrolled in the Troy University Upward Bound program have gone beyond county lines to help make Christmas a little brighter for the children...

Run benefits nutrition center

The Lillian D. Green Nutrition Center’s S.O.S. 5K Run is held annually and its purpose is to raise awareness more than money.

Fire marshal shares safety tips

Decking the halls with lights, trees and candles this season can be a dangerous affair. The Alabama State Fire Marshal is warning residents that even the most common holiday...

Cookies, cakes and more at benefit

About 99 percent of the people in Pike County have at least one sweet tooth.

Santa will visit the Troy Public Library

“Christmas with Santa” at the Troy Public Library is more than a visit with the Jolly Ol’ Elf. It’s a Christmas event, said Teresa Colvin, TPL...

Tripp Dennis Freeman pleads guilty to four charges

Tripp Dennis Freeman pleaded guilty Tuesday to four charges stemming from sexual activity with minors. Freeman had been indicted by the Pike County Grand Jury in May 2010 on three...

Luverne man killed in early morning wreck

A 22-year-old Luverne man was killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 29, 7 miles west of Troy.

Shop Ho, Ho, Home for the Holidays

Leigh Anne Windham didn’t have a good experience on Cyber Monday.“I really don’t like to do any shopping online,” she said earlier this week. “But...

Memories of Sam and the Nut Shop

My grandmother was an Adams.She and Sam Adams were related but not exactly kissin’ cousins, she often said.

Be smart, be safe during the holidays

No one wants to think about crime during the holiday season. But that’s just what the Troy Police want you to keep in mind, in an effort to prevent crime.

Adams Glass engulfed in flames

Adams Glass, the iconic stained glass studio on U.S. 231 between Troy and Brundidge, was engulfed in flames Wednesday morning.

Brundidge charm shines at parade

Brundidge continues to live up to its billing as quintessential Small Town, America.

Commissioners: Road vote driven by priorities

The Pike County commissioners who voted Monday night against the paving of the Pleasant Hill Church road near Brundidge,were unanimous in their opinion that the road would not be...

‘Sounds of the Season’ this week

The Troy University College of Communication and Fine Arts and the John M. Long School of Music will present “The Sounds of the Season – Illuminations 2011”...