Opp city officials say they have big plans for improving the city --including bringing more industry to town.
Schools were placed on the failing list if they were in the bottom 6% for at least three of the last six years. But State Superintendent of Education Tommy Bice says many of the schools are already showing signs of improvement.
Troy City Councilwoman Dejerilyn King Henderson says there is still too much racial segregation in the Troy City School system and her comments are drawing a lot of controversy in Troy.
Several Native American groups are holding protests to speak out against plans to expand the Wind Creek Hotel and Casino onto ancient burial grounds.