Lifestyles

Tales from the gin yard

When I was growing up, I was a “yard young’un” my grannie called me. Mama promised to come ...

Guest Columnists

Whaley Pecans is a classic holiday baking tradition

Having lived in Troy since 1979, I cherish the tradition my mother started, sending me to buy Whaley ...

Lifestyles

Valentine’s Day: Bah, Humbug!

When I was in the fourth grade, “Miss” Beverly decorate a hat box with red tissue paper and ...

Opinion Columnists

New Century Club celebrated 100th anniversary in 2017

One hundred years ago, in the state of Alabama, in the county of Pike in the town of ...

Lifestyles

Valentine’s Day: A time to love and a time to cry

That’s how I first experienced it. Until that night, death had been something for someone else to know ...

Opinion

From The Messenger’s archive: A Wheelchair Wedding

“Sometimes you find love with the most unexpected person at the most surprising moment.” Johnnie Lou and Arnold ...

Opinion

Troy native honored for military service in WWII

The U.S.S. Intrepid, launched in 1943, stands as a symbol of resilience and courage, having bravely survived five ...

Guest columnists

Jerry Spann left a legacy of music in the City of Troy

I recently saw on Facebook that December 26 is the wedding anniversary of Jerry and Betty Spann. Married ...

Lifestyles

Stories: Better than a burger?

Growing up, my family was in the cotton gin, feed mill,  ice plant and cold storage facility. Daddy ...

Opinion

Mrs. Inez Streeter has seen a lot in her 100 years

Troy has changed a lot in the past 70 years, but through all the changes, one thing has ...

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