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Nation’s longest serving public university leader reflects on his career, looks toward retirement
TROY, Ala. (WSFA) - Just moments before handing the reigns over in 1989, then Chancellor Ralph Adams had this bold prediction about his successor, Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr:. ”Dr. Hawkins will be the greatest president that this institution has ever had.”. 37 years later, Hawkins is the longest-serving public university...
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Dominant defense, special teams lead CHHS to shutout win
TROY – Despite a near hour-long weather delay, the Charles Henderson Trojans (2-1, 1-1) kicked off their home schedule with a resounding 42-0 victory over the Beauregard Hornets (0-3, 0-1) in Class 4A, Region 4 action at Veterans Memorial Stadium Thursday night. Things started off sluggish for both teams...
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Dothan City Schools Names New K-12 Math Specialist
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Dothan City Schools is welcoming Courtney Starling as the district’s new K-12 Instructional Math Specialist, bringing nearly a decade of experience in mathematics education, instructional leadership and program development. According to Dothan City Schools, Starling was approved by the Dothan City Board of Education...
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Wallace Highlights Workforce Training During September
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Wallace Community College-Dothan is highlighting training opportunities designed to help people gain new skills, advance their careers and connect with jobs in high-demand fields across the Wiregrass. September is Workforce Development Month, and WCCD is using the observance to bring attention to programs available through...
Troy Messenger
Milken Family Foundation spotlights Goshen teacher Dr. Christian Stanley
Goshen High School teacher Dr. Christian Stanley was presented with the prestigious Milken Educator Award last year and recently was spotlighted by the Milken Family Foundation. Dr. Christian Stanley’s (AL ’25) students are engaged in every aspect of farm management aligned with their coursework at the Pike County Agriscience Academy—Alabama’s...
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Smiths Station falls to Dothan in region opener
SMITHS STATION — Despite a Herculean effort from Trevon Kee, Smiths Station High School fell to Dothan High School 42-12 on Sept. 4 at T.C. Britton Field to open Class 6A Region 2 play. While there were bright spots for the Panthers (0-3, 0-1) when they had the ball,...
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JV Cougars pick up win against Abbeville
The Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) JV Cougars picked up a win against Abbeville Christian Academy on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The victory put up to 3-and-0 on the 2026 season. The Cougars defeated the Generals, 22-6. Head coach Justin Bayman said he is proud of the progress being made this year by the JV team, especially as a young team that fell to Abbeville in the 2025 season.
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Dothan approves lease for new charter school in historic downtown building
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan city commissioners unanimously approved a five-year lease agreement to bring TIME Leadership Academy, a tuition-free public charter school, to a historic downtown building. District 2 Commissioner Phillipe Kirksey said the city strongly supports the school’s mission and its founder, Nate Patterson. “Just seeing some...
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FNF Game of the Week Preview: Dale County, Straughn bring new coaches and early region urgency into Week 3 matchup
(WTVY) - Early region play brings a familiar opponent to Warrior Stadium on Friday night as Dale County hosts Straughn in a matchup shaped by close recent history, physical football and two coaches beginning their first seasons in charge. Straughn leads the all-time series 6-3 over Dale County in nine...
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Enterprise State Community College brings back Dancing for Scholarships competition
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — A Wiregrass college is inviting five dancers to return to the stage this October for a night of music and dance to raise funds for students. Enterprise State Community College’s annual competition Dancing for Scholarships returns on October 15 when five dancing couples will compete for People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice. […]
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Dothan City Schools welcomes new K-12 math specialist
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan City Schools is welcoming a new K-12 math specialist who will join the school system this October. Courtney Starling will serve as the district’s new K-12 Instructional Math Specialist. She was approved by the Dothan City Board of Education during a board meeting on September 8. “Ms. Starling’s experience and […]
Monroe Local News
Kaden Mills, of Loganville, joins the Sound of the South at Troy University
TROY, AL (09/09/2026)– Kaden Mills of Loganville, GA, became a member of the prestigous “Sound of the South” Marching Band at Troy University during the Fall 2026 semester. The “Sound of the South” Marching Band is a precision collegiate ensemble that has developed a national reputation for...
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Wallace College announces Leadership Scholarship recipients
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Wallace Community College has announced 15 scholarship winners who will receive full tuition for the academic year. These students will act as diplomats for the college, representing Wallace events on and off campus. The students will welcome guests, give campus tours and share what the college has to offer during the […]
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Enterprise City Schools invites residents to ‘Care Closet’ this week
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — Those in need and those able to donate clothes, shoes or baby items are welcomed to Enterprise City Schools’ Care Closet this week. The school system will accept donations on September 8 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 301 North Ouida Street, the old location of Coppinville Junior High School. […]