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Labor Day, a welcomed day off work

Labor Day …. Mmmmm? In today’s world, Labor Day is a one-day holiday from work. But, when I ...

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1963 article told the story of a young Troy businessman

In January 1963, the Troy Messenger published a story about a young boy with many talents and jobs. ...

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The last rodeo, baby!

Having grown up in, truly, the best of times, my memory stands clear of strapping on the two-holster ...

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The local history of Troy Masonic Lodge No. 56

In 1950, the Troy Masonic Lodge No. 56 celebrated it’s 109th Anniversary.  The March 29, 1950 edition of ...

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College Football: Bah Humbug!

Having grown up with Bear Bryant and Alabama football, every fall Saturday afternoon, I had my ear to ...

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Running it back through the wringer

This week, two names have stood clear. Mack Gibson and Holman Johnson. Both, will be long remembered for ...

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Bettie Burford Murphree was early Troy insurance industry pioneer

Bettie Burford Murphree was born on May 10, 1876 to Captain James Kemp and Eliza Aadelaide Henderson Murphree.  ...

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Who will the next president BEE?

Politics. As my grandpa always said, politics have gone to hell in a handbasket. Boy, if he could ...

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Stave mill was an important industry in Troy around turn of the century

Before the days of fabricated boxes and waterproof plastic containers, barrels were vital for the transportation of goods.  ...

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Looking back to old folks tales

Old timers believed Noah had more to do with Dog Days than a star in the sky. Uncle ...

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