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Historian once spoke of old history of Pike County at Kiwanis meeting

This article ran on February 29, 1944 after Peter Brannon spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Troy on ...

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‘Illustrated edition’ chronicles prominent citizens

In May 1906, The Troy Messenger ran an “illustrated edition” of the paper chronicling businesses and prominent citizens ...

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Dr. John M. Long was recognized for his work in music education in 1980

In 1980, Dr. John M. Long received a distinguished award for his work in the music education field. ...

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William Jennings Dyess served as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands

A special thank you to Jacqueline Brantley Floyd for providing me this lead on William Jennings Dyess.  I ...

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POW Sgt. Willie Joe Dorrill released from Korean prison in 1953

On December 1, 1950, Sgt. Willie Joe Dorrill was reported missing in Korea.  It was 13 and one ...

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Harry Baker, The Jeweler featured in 1980 edition of The Messenger

As a college student at Troy State University in the late 1970’s, I vividly remember Harry Baker the ...

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Earliest settlers arrived in Pike County from 1826-1829

Some of the earliest settlers in Pike County were the Allred’s.  William Burt and Jane O. Park Allred ...

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Decoration Day featured in stories from The Messenger archives

Editor’s note: The stories featured in this column, and more, can be found in The Messenger’s archives on ...

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O.L. Oliver was a railroad man

The railroad system in the United States began in the late 1800’s.  On April 23, 1900, the Atlantic ...

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Archives show Ruth Lee had a rewarding career

Here is another from the Messenger’s series on careers for women which was run in 1969. A double ...

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