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The Surreal Story of Asa Carter
The Alabama ‘virulent racist’ who wrote George Wallace’s most infamous speech also wrote “The Outlaw Josey Wales” and the “True story: The Education of…
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I didn’t know best-selling novelist Ace Atkins was born in Troy
The son of Coach Billy Atkins has become one of the South’s best-known writers of fictional novels, several of which are based on true crimes. Like his…
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The ‘world’s fastest man’ was from Troy
James Batie, a Troy State track star, once held the world record in the 50-yard dash. Also, a post recounting the time Gov. Wallace met Vivian Malone 33…
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Local high school athletes make sports history!
Belatedly, I highlight PLAS baseball, a track sensation, a talented and beautiful local tennis athlete, an All-State soccer athlete and two caddies at…
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Some things are ‘Bigger than Bama’
Rodney Orr’s memoir is full of fascinating Crimson Tide football anecdotes, but it’s Orr’s candid testimony about extreme family trauma that make it a…
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A Flag Day story from Dr. Wayne Curtis
Annin has been making U.S. flags since 1847. And all flags and materials are definitely made in America! ... Plus, Troy golfer makes All-American and…
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James and Norma Jean, The Marriage Nobody Remembers
Fame is a fickle goddess indeed, and you never know where she will land...
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The Greatest Plays in Troy Sports History
I personally saw many of these plays. Plus, one PLAS comeback victory for the ages and the nights the lights went out at Memorial Stadium …
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Local athletes who played football at Troy University
This is not yet a complete list, but we might get there if readers help me “crowd source” this ambitious research project!
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Troy Football announces 2025 football schedule
Road game at Clemson and home game against Memphis are highlights.
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May 2025

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