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Dianne Smith

Phillips relives first delivery truck route in Troy

I love to read stories about everyday people…those people in our community who work hard, have integrity and are honest.  I had the pleasure to ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 7:19 pm

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Remember when Mrs. King was the ‘Man of the office’

In 1969, the Daily Messenger, as it was called then, did a series of stories called Careers for Women where they explored women and their ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 7:38 pm

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Dr. Willis V. Crawford opened clinic in troy in 1974

‘Medicines cure diseases but only doctors can cure patients.’     With the opening of his office for the practice of general medicine and surgery, ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 6:44 pm

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John ‘Doc’ Anderson was head of track at Troy

Johnson Anderson, former Auburn distance star who paced the Tigers to the Southeastern Conference cross-country championship in 1964, has been named head track and cross-country ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 8:25 pm

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Goshen mayor shares valuable old recipe

“When you have something worthwhile, it is selfish not to share it with others,” says Orris Sanders, Mayor of Goshen.      In reflecting on ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:03 pm

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Sam Williams was an esteemed drug store owner

In May 23, 1906, The Messenger ran a thirty-two page illustrated edition, showing many of the prominent public buildings, churches, schools, business houses and citizens ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 7:17 pm

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Standard Chemical and Oil Company was massive

From The Messenger in 1906, the Standard Chemical and Oil Company was listed as one of the largest plants of its kind in the South. ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 6:02 pm

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Evelyn Byrd bags a rattler that was stopping traffic

Everyone has a snake story this time of the year.  This story from September 1, 1960 is one of my favorites. “And now, traffic along ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 7:01 pm

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Pike County field battery receives farewell party

“It doesn’t take a hero to order men to go into battle.  It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 7:10 pm

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Probate Judge Alex C. Edmonson-the just judge

In 1906, The Messenger had a big thirty-two page illustrated edition, showing many of the prominent public buildings, churches, schools, business houses and citizens of ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 7:17 pm

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