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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.  ...

Jaine Treadwell

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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COLUMN: Garage Goodbyes, Ocean Highs, and a Father’s Aching Heart

By Allen Mendenhall Allen Mendenhall is Associate Dean and Grady Rosier Professor in the Sorrell College of Business ...

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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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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 ...

Lifestyles

‘Well, Lawdy, Lawdy, Lawdy’

Back in the early 1960s, Yellowstone National Park was as foreign to a gal from South Alabama as ...

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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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U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon for president

In 1967, “Gunsmoke” was canceled due to declining television ratings. But, if Matt Dillon was on the range ...

Dianne Smith

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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