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Pike Pioneer Museum was established in 1971

The Pike Pioneer Museum was established in 1971.  The museum is located on Highway 231 and is dedicated ...

Dianne Smith

The mystery of the noon whistle in Troy, Alabama

In 1980, Jean Rausch was a staff writer for the Troy Messenger and wrote many interesting articles about ...

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Mrs. Huner featured in The Messenger in 1969

In 1969, Mrs. Stanley Huner was featured in the Careers for Women feature stories. Mrs. Stanley Huner has ...

Dianne Smith

Christine Gilmore wore many hats in 1969

Originally published as part of a series on Careers for Women in 1969 and this story about Christine ...

Opinion

Pappy Tolbert, was Troy’s Dean of Morning Men

WTBF went on the air on February 25, 1947.  The station was locally owned and affiliated with the ...

Dianne Smith

Elizabeth Comer had a desire to learn to read

Originally published in 1980 is an incredible story about Elizabeth Comer’s desire to learn to read.  This story  ...

Dianne Smith

Alice Green Thornton, spinner, weaver and artist

Alice Green Thornton was born in 1903 in Meekers, Oklahoma.  At an early age her teacher recognized her ...

Opinion

Dr. Tennille, the man and his vision for a town

According to Margaret Pace Farmer’s book, One Hundred Fifty Years in Pike County Alabama 1821-1971, Dr. A. St. ...

Opinion

The ‘Human Fly’ climbs the Troy Hotel in early 1900s

In the early 1900’s, Jack Williams was known as the original “human fly.”  He was also nicknamed “Crazy ...

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Wilma Mullis was featured in The Messenger in 1969

In 1969, the Troy Messenger features a series of articles on “careers for women.”  Here is one on ...

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