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Dianne Smith

Elizabeth J. Bryan featured in 1889 Messenger

Here is another article from the series, “Some Old People” from the Troy Messenger from 1889-1892. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Bryan, daughter of Samuel Gibson, and ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 7:35 pm

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Airport Inn was once the place to be in Troy

In 1971, Keith Roling wrote an article about the Old Airport Inn and how it was “repurposed..” The name Old Airport Inn usually brings back ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 7:23 pm

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Dianne Smith looks back at Pike County history

Mable Sanders Amos was the Recording Secretary from 1937 until 1965 for seven governors and also served as Secretary of State for Alabama from 1967 ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 4:02 pm

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Troy Chamber of Commerce held Tour of Homes in 1977

In 1977, the Troy Chamber of Commerce was set to host its second tour of homes of six homes and two churches on College Street.  ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 7:44 pm

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Remember when Don Walker opened his store?

The small shop is crowded with shelves of western and work boots and rack of work shirts and jeans.  The smell of new leather and ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 7:23 pm

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The Richburgs, prominent Pike County residents

The Richburg’s were prominent residents of Pike County and in 1957, the Troy Messenger published a story of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. William Robert ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 8:28 pm

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Old Indian road evolved into busy business district

In 1981, Ann Snell wrote a historical article on the Three Notch Road and it’s early origins. Three Notch. You know it as a street ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:37 pm

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Life-long resident honored with 1980 Leadership Award

In 1981, Annie Laurie Shirley was honored with a leadership award at the age of 86.  Every time she saw a need in her community, ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 7:57 pm

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Ivy Berman, first female anchorwoman on WSFA-TV

This story about Ivy Berman ran in the Troy Messenger in 1977.  Ivy was born in Troy in 1938 and went on to become the ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:31 pm

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Looking back at business at Byrd’s Drugs

In 1981 The Troy Messenger published “business at Byrd Drugs” which gave some history of the oldest drug store in Troy. An elderly man waits ... Read more

by Dianne Smith, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:26 pm

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