Troy News

Troy University officials announced the university has raised more than $167 million toward completion of a $200 million capital campaign that will support continued growth and development at the school.

The tradition of "Keeping the Dream Alive" will continue with the 12th Annual Black History, Scholarship Program and Banquet on Sunday.

Mike Dean has stepped down as athletic director and head football coach at Valley High School to take the same position at Charles Henderson High in Troy.

"No matter how you like to hear gospel music sung or like to sing it, we will sing it your way at the Gospel Extravaganza on Saturday," said Brandon McClure, organizer of the event.

We tasted Crowe's Chicken in Troy and the Sit-n-Sip in Brundidge. Here's a link to the other 98 dishes you need to try.

In 2001, Troy Police officers and hostage negotiators worked for four hours to calm a suspect who, at times during the standoff, pointed two handguns at his own temples.

TROY, Ala. Troy University has announced its honor students for fall semester, according to Dr.

The Pike County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity and the Troy University Campus Chapter have completed 20 bluebird houses that will be for sale at Habitat's Construction Sale from 7 a.m. until noon on Saturday at Habitat's new location, 201 Montgomery Street in Troy.

The recycling of non-bottle rigid plastics nearly doubled in 2010, rising a dramatic 76 percent on a top of a nearly 33 percent gain in 2009.

A local principal has been suspended after he was arrested for reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Former state Sen. "Walking Wendell" Mitchell died Saturday in a Montgomery hospital but he left his handprint on everything in Pike County.

Now in his 26th year in office, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., stopped by the Pike County Courthouse on Saturday morning to visit with area residents and discuss successes and concerns.

And the "sweet" in Alabama's state slogan, Sweet Home Alabama, just might be banana puddin' at Sisters in Troy, coconut cream pie at Tiny Diny in Mobile or donuts at Loyless in Dothan.

Jordan Owens and the other kids at Heaven Sent Day Care Center might not fully understand the importance of "Go Red Day" but they know those little hearts beating inside them need to stay healthy so they can stay healthy.

Party people all around the county and beyond are pulling out their masquerade masks, feather boas, colorful beads, capes and doubloons and other "costume de rigor" for the Mardi Gras Gala and Ball at Cattleman Park Saturday night.

Downing is a native of Troy and a graduate of Charles Henderson High School and Troy University where she earned an undergraduate degree in criminal justice and psychology and a master's degree in counseling.

When Alabama First Lady Dianne Bentley accepted the invitation to visit Troy on Wednesday, she didn't realize that her visit would be to the "Home of Trojan Mud." Alabama's First Lady was one of several celebrities who were invited to design bowls for the Pike County Salvation Army's Third Annual Empty Bowl Luncheon that will be held Feb.

Criminal activity throughout January in the Country Club neighborhood and other areas of Troy has residents on alert and wondering what they can do to protect their property and themselves.

An entrepreneur who gained national recognition on the popular reality TV show "The Apprentice" will kick off the 11th annual Leadership Conference Celebrating African-American History Month Friday at Troy University.

The closing of La Parota on Jan. 20 was only temporary while management looked for a location to build a new establishment.