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Charles Henderson left a legacy for Pike County

Governor Charles Henderson had a tremendous impact on education in Pike County.  He also left a legacy in ...

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S.E. Mary named Citizen of the Year in 1970

Sebastian Etienne Mary had a sincere interest in civic affairs.  Among his other accolades, he served on the ...

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Watkins Sanitarium opened in Troy in 1904

In 1904, the Troy Messenger published a feature article on the new Watkins Sanitarium, founded by Dr. J. ...

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‘Some Old People’ was popular series in 1899

In May 1899, The Troy Messenger began publishing a series entitled “Some Old People.”  This was a collection ...

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Local family once graced the cover of ‘Home Life’

“You don’t have to be a ‘person of influence’ to be influential.  In fact, the most influential people ...

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In 1969, Nancy Ann Gibson had a unique teaching style

Another article in the careers for women series published by the Troy Messenger in 1969, is the story ...

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1919 article asks, ‘How long have you been married?’

In 1919, the Troy Messenger asked it’s readers, “what Pike couple has been married the longest?”  They wanted ...

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Troy Maid Bakery was popular in 1960s

In 1962, the Messenger featured many of the businesses in Pike County.  The Troy Maid Bakery owned by ...

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A brief history of how Brundidge developed

In 1953, the Brundidge Masonic Lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary.  The Troy Messenger published several articles on the ...

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Spivey family specialized in art of making syrup

Making syrup is truly an art, although it is becoming a lost art.  This article was in the ...

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