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01/28/2025

Loaded Trojans headed into baseball season with plenty of confidence

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The No. 25-ranked Troy Trojans head into the 2025 season as one of the favorites to win the Sun Belt Conference and they’re a team with plenty of confidence. Not only is Troy the only team in the Sun Belt Conference to land on D1 Baseball’s Preseason Top 25 poll but Troy’s also the only […]

01/28/2025

The No. 25-ranked Troy Trojans are gearing up for baseball season with a loaded roster. Hear from head coach Skylar Meade, pitcher (and Troy native) Drew Nelson and All-Sun Belt catcher Brooks Bryan. More to come in our upcoming Troy Baseball Preview:

01/28/2025

From Barefoot Willie to Roll Tide Willie Chad Horne Rolltidewillie

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Before “Roll Tide Willie” became an internet sensation he was just a country boy from Alabama that loved Alabama Football. Now, Willie is known all over the country, especially in the world of TikTok and among college football fans, for his famous saying, “I don’t give a p**s about nothing b...

01/28/2025

High School Hoops: Goshen, Charles Henderson earn area wins. The Pike Lib Lady Patriots also won on Monday, while Pike County and Ariton were in action. Ariton's Nya Allen reached 1,000 career points against Abbeville.

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On Monday, both the Goshen Eagles and Charles Henderson Trojans earned big area wins. Goshen knocked off the Pike Liberal Arts Patriots in a Class 2A, Area 3 matchup. Jayden McNabb led the way for Goshen with 15 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals, while Ahmad Rogers scored 12 points....

01/28/2025

Troy dominates Southern Miss to win second straight

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The Troy Trojans (13-7, 6-3) earned a resounding 70-61 Sun Belt Conference win over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (9-12, 4-5) at home on Monday. The Trojans didn’t trail a single time in the contest and led by as many as 27 points. Troy shot 40 percent from the field in the win, while Southern [...

01/27/2025

Plans are for the Pike County Judicial Complex to reopen on Wednesday. Pike County Commission Chairman Chad Copeland said last week’s winter storm caused mechanical failures in five out of 96 pump motors in the building’s HVAC water circulation system. Copeland said the water in the circulation ...

01/27/2025

Author discusses Creek Indian removal from Alabama

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Most Americans are familiar with the “Trail of Tears” and the relocation of the Cherokee Indians. But, many don’t realize that thousands of Creek Indians were forced from Alabama and Georgia to Indian territory west of the Mississippi. On Sunday afternoon, the Main Street area of the Pioneer M...

01/27/2025

Troy announces Mike Amos Day

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Troy University Athletics announced on Monday that it will honor Hall of Famer Mike Amos this Saturday, Feb. 1, with Mike Amos Day during Troy’s basketball game against ULM. Amos recently retired from his position with the Troy University Alumni Association at the end of 2024 after more than 50 ye...

01/27/2025

We just finished an interview with Roll Tide Willie. Feature coming soon. Chad Horne Rolltidewillie

01/27/2025

Today in History: Monday, January 27 1888: National Geographic Society is officially founded On Jan. 27, 1888, the National Geographic Society was officially founded for “the increase and diffusion of geographical knowledge.” The society was formed two weeks earlier on Jan. 13 by 33 men in Washi...

01/27/2025

GALLERY: Troy Baseball, Softball hosts annual Fan Day

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On Saturday, both the Troy Trojans baseball and softball teams held their annual Fan Day event at Trojan Arena on Jan. 25. Fan Day was held before Troy’s basketball game against South Alabama with thousands of Troy fans meeting and getting autographs from the Troy softball and baseball players. Bo...

01/27/2025

Troy native Zac Etheridge named defensive pass game coordinator at Houston

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Former Charles Henderson star Zac Etheridge was promoted to defensive pass game coordinator with the Houston Cougars this weekend. Etheridge is heading into his second year at Houston and will also continue his duties as defensive backs coach, which he served as in 2024. The Troy native has been a c...

01/27/2025

Charles Henderson, Goshen and Pike County picked up area wins this weekend. Ariton was also in action:

Over the weekend, the Charles Henderson High School, Goshen High School and Pike County High School basketball teams picked up area wins. The Charles Henderson Trojans took a 66-39 Class 5A, Area 3 win over Brewbaker Tech on Saturday, moving the Trojans to 4-0 in area play. Jydarien Burney continued...

01/27/2025

Louisiana snaps Troy’s win streak

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The Troy Trojans (13-8, 7-2) women’s basketball team saw their seven game win streak come to an end on Jan. 25 with a 70-53 loss to the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (9-9, 5-4) on the road. Troy never led in the game and trailed 31-18 at halftime and 52-32 going into the final period. The 53 […]

01/26/2025

Troy blows past first place South Alabama in big home victory

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The Troy Trojans (12-7, 5-3) avenged a heartbreaking loss to South Alabama Jaguars (14-6, 6-2) last weekend with a 65-55 victory over their rival on Jan. 25. South Alabama went up 1-0 in the opening minutes of the game but Troy led for all but three minutes of the entire game. After the Trojans went...

01/25/2025

Mad Chad the Chainsaw Juggler during halftime of Troy’s basketball game against South Alabama.

01/24/2025

Troy Athletics announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025

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On Friday, Troy University announced the inductees for the 2025 class of the Troy Athletics Sports Hall of Fame. The 2025 class, the 12th total class inducted by Troy University, features four former Troy Football legends, one basketball player, one baseball player and two track stars. There are thr...

01/24/2025

A rare winter storm turned Pike County into a winter wonderland on Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, an Arctic dry mass moved into the area over Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and the Florida panhandle late Monday. The colder air caused snow to accumulate quickly on Tuesday. Accor...