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News

BOE approves school calendar

A two-day spring break and built-in “weather days” highlight the 2013-2014 academic calendar approved Monday by the Troy City Schools Board of Education. The district’s ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, April 15, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

Geography 101: Thanks to our weather?

Marshall Ramsey, a favorite editorial cartoonist, drew a panel on Thursday and tagged it “How we learn geography in the South.” The cartoon pictured a ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, April 12, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

What does it mean to be ‘business-friendly’?

In an attempt to explain how important attitude – and innovation – are for economic success, Dr. David Bronner used a good, old-fashioned compare-and-contrast example. ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, April 8, 2013 9:48 am

News

Bronner talks economy

Dr. David Bronner isn’t shy about creating controversy. Bronner, chief executive officer of the Retirement Systems of Alabama, brought a bit of that controversial insight ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

It’s all about the Reader’s Choice

Last year, when extended family came to visit for Thomas’ high school graduation, we found ourselves with a free day to explore Troy and Pike ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, March 29, 2013 11:00 pm

News

Principal leaving Troy Elementary

Juan Henderson, principal at Troy Elementary School, announced Thursday he is leaving the system. “It’s bittersweet,” he told members of the Troy City Schools Board ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, March 21, 2013 11:00 pm

News

City Schools finances on track

  With nearly one-third of the fiscal year complete, both revenue and expense are tracking on budget for the Troy City Schools, says the district’s ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, February 25, 2013 8:19 pm

Brundidge

Community identity

A community’s identity is defined by its downtown. Its history is etched on the walls and sidewalks, and its future ebbs and flows with the ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, February 22, 2013 11:00 pm

z-LIFESTYLES -- FEATURE SPOT

Churches work to stay relevant

Louis Johnson isn’t afraid to use the phrase “culturally relevant” in the same sentence as “faith” or “religion.” In fact, he’d argue it’s a necessity. ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, February 22, 2013 11:00 pm

EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT

Heart disease: Get the facts, support Heart Walk

Come Feb. 19, hundreds of Pike County residents will take a lap around the Troy Recreation Center as part of the annual Pike County Heart ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, February 7, 2013 6:20 pm

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