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Caroleene Dobson, Congressional candidate for District 2, again visits Troy
Prior to speaking to the Pike County Republican Women today, Congressional District 2 candidate Caroleene Dobson made a stop by The Messenger’s office. The Republican candidate is running against Democrat Shomari Figures for the open seat in Alabama District 2. Today’s visit comes on the heels of several other visits Dobson has made to Pike […] The post Caroleene Dobson, Congressional candidate for District 2, again visits Troy appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Maggie Hammond to serve as TAC president
Maggie Hammond has taken the reins as president of the Troy Arts Council. She joined the Troy Arts Council Board in 2019 and served as vice president 2022-2024. Hammond said she appreciates the opportunity to serve as president of the TAC and working with a dedicated and energetic board. “One of the focal points under […] The post Maggie Hammond to serve as TAC president appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy University Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program wins national award
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Troy University’s Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program is one of seven in the nation to be honored with the Surveying Education Award by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). The award, which includes a $10,000 prize, recognizes programs that...
TROY’s first Global Leadership Ph.D. encourages other students to persevere
Andrew Alcala is the first person he ever knew to earn an Ph.D. degree. Now, he’s the first person ever to complete the Doctor of Global Leadership Program at Troy University. “A couple of months after I finished the master’s program at TROY, the Global Leadership program had just...
Troy looking to ‘embrace change’ after chaotic offseason
The transfer portal is a fact of life in college football, but few programs were hit harder during the offseason than Troy. The Trojans lost at least eight starters or presumptive starters to the portal either at the end of the regular season or prior to spring practice, gutting much of what was returning from a senior-laden team that won its second straight Sun Belt Conference championship under departed coach Jon Sumrall. New coach Gerad Parker inherits a team that returns just three starters — two on offense and one on defense — and has only 11 players classified as seniors or graduate students.
Russellville student completes IMPACT, enrolls at Troy University
Alexandria O’Neal of Russellville, Ala., has completed IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled at Troy University for the fall semester at the Troy Campus. The fall semester for the Troy Campus starts Aug. 14.
Trojans embracing the change heading into 2024 football season
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WSFA) - Sun Belt Conference media days are underway in New Orleans this week, and on Wednesday morning, Troy Head Coach Gerad Parker, along with Eli Russ and Jordan Stringer, hit the main stage. Parker is entering his first season as the head coach of the team...
Book Store’s wood puzzles sold out!
The Book Store at the Troy Public Library expected the donation of a collection of wood puzzles to go fast. In a short time, they are gone. Iris Byrd, Book Store manager, said through the generosity of a patron, the Book Store was able to offer the collection of puzzles that are especially unique in […] The post Book Store’s wood puzzles sold out! appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy All-Stars eliminated in Dixie Belles World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy All-Stars, representing Alabama, saw their run in the Dixie Belles Softball World Series come to a close on Wednesday with a 7-3 loss to Virginia. After beating Florida – after a number of weather delays – on Tuesday, the matchup between Alabama...
Barham makes local history as first Chester County native to be in a video game
Chester County native, Chad Barham, is the first Chester Countian to be put in a video game. You can find him in EA Sports College Football 25 on the Troy Trojans roster. Pictured above on the left is a screenshot of his player profile. On the right is a capture of Chad in-game making a catch. Screeshots taken from gameplay of EA Sports College Football 2025.
ESCC, Troy University create transfer pathway for Mechatronics students
A new articulation agreement between Enterprise State Community College and Troy University will create a pipeline for Mechatronics students to transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree. “We are excited to facilitate a pathway for students seeking to earn the bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology,” Dr. Kerry Palmer, senior...
RMI student may be the youngest ever to complete the undergraduate degree
At barely 19 years of age, Miley Taylor, from Goshen, may be the youngest-ever graduate of Troy University’s Risk Management and Insurance Program. On July 28, she’ll receive her Global Business degree with a concentration in RMI at Commencement Exercises in Trojan Arena but won’t be looking for a job. She’s already hired on with Auto-Owners Insurance as a commercial lines underwriter. The opportunity came on the heels of her internship.
Troy Roster Breakdown: Wide Receiver
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Coming into 2024, one of the positions that fans may think is a weakness for Troy Football is wide receiver but it may end up being one of the deepest positions. While Troy will have to replace the production of veteran players like Jabre...
Bryan, Watts Named Top 100 College Prospects for 2025 Draft by D1Baseball
7/23/2024 11:46:00 AM | Baseball TROY, Ala. - Last week's MLB Draft saw a pair of Troy Trojans get their shot in professional baseball with outfielder Kole Myers getting selected in the ninth round by the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-handed pitcher Clete Hartzog signing a free agent deal with the Chicago White Sox. Now, the attention turns to the 2025 Draft where Troy has two highly coveted prospects. D1Baseball.com released its top 100 college prospects for the 2025 MLB Draft, and Troy catcher Brooks Bryan (No. 22) and infielder Peyton Watts (No. 98) highlighted the list. Troy is one of...
Something ‘a-fowl’ in Brundidge
There’s an old saying that “There’s something rotten in Denmark.” Well, there’s something rotten in the vicinity of the transfer truck parking lot just off S.A. Graham Blvd. in Brundidge and across for the Dollar General. On Saturday morning, several shoppers leaving the Dollar General noticed a foul odor. Donna Hogan, of Brundidge, was among […] The post Something ‘a-fowl’ in Brundidge appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy Roster Breakdown: Running Backs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Running back is a position that Troy fans will be focused on heading into 2024 after the loss of all-time leading rusher Kimani Vidal. Replacing a starting running back is never easy but Vidal has been a staple in the Troy backfield for the...
The Island Girl offers free pancakes, free fun for kids
At a time when food prices continue to rise, J’Ean “Mama Jay” Collins will kick off her Back 2 School event on Saturday with a Free Pancake Breakfast and Back to School Jamboree from 8 a.m. until noon followed by the Back 2 School Jamboree until 5 p.m. at “The Island Girl Café on S.A. […] The post The Island Girl offers free pancakes, free fun for kids appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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