WAKA - CBS 8 Troy Newsroom http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news RSS Feed for WAKA - News - Troy Newsroom en-us Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:09:48 GMT Do People in Troy Really Want a Public Smoking Ban? http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Do-People-in-Troy-Really-Want-a-Public-Smoking-Ban-211268051.html The Troy City Council is proposing a new ordinance that would ban smoking in all public places and in businesses within the city. That includes bars and lounges, and it's already drawing a lot of attention from people who live here in Troy. Troy Public Smoking Ban Introduced at Council Meeting http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Troy-Public-Smoking-Ban-Introduced-at-Council-Meeting-211108641.html The City of Troy is moving ahead with an ordinance that could ban smoking in all public places in Troy. City of Troy to Tackle Problem of "Dangerous" Sidewalks Near Downtown http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/City-of-Troy-to-Tackle-Problem-of-Dangerous-Sidewalks-Near-Downtown-211104741.html Sidewalks are supposed to be a safe way for people to travel from one place to another. But some city officials and people in Troy say their sidewalks aren't doing the job. Garage Sale Raises Funds For Troy's Miracle League Playground http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Troy-Garage-Sale-Raises-Funds-For-Miracle-League-Playground-210723301.html Troy Parks and Recreation hosted a community-wide garage sale that took over Troy's recreation center Saturday morning. Troy Hot Rods Raises Money for Tetanus Shots http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Best-in-Alabama-Hot-Rod-Car-Show-Raises-Money-for-Tetanus-Shots-210726151.html The Troy Kiwanis Club had it's biggest hot rod turnout at the third annual "Best in Alabama" car show. Summer Weather a Boost to Local Businesses http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Summer-Weather-a-Boost-to-Local-Businesses-210714141.html The weather is heating up here in Alabama, and so is the shopping season. For some businesses, the warmer weather is key for their bottom lines. Union Springs Cracking Down On People Who Don't Cut Their Grass http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Union-Springs-Cracking-Down-On-People-Who-Dont-Cut-Their-Grass-210651121.html If your grass gets more than twelve inches high in Union Springs, the city will come and cut it for you. But there's a catch. You'll have to pay for it. Troy Miracle League Playground Fundraising in Final Stretch http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Miracle-League-Playground-Fundraising-in-Final-Stretch-210487481.html Kids with disabilities in Troy could soon have a new place to play. That's if the city can raise the rest of the money for a brand new playground geared especially to them. Troy Trying To Cut Back On Water Use This Summer http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Troy-Trying-to-Cut-Back-on-Water-Use-210487281.html The City of Troy wants you to be careful when it comes time to water your lawn this summer. That comes after several dry days in a row, which city officials worry could put a strain on water supply. Drex Guthrie Golf Classic Kicks Off in Troy http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Drex-Guthrie-Classic-Kicks-Off-in-Troy-210486931.html Kid golfers in Troy got a little help with their game, thanks to some pro golfers at the Drex Guthrie Classic at the Troy Country Club.