http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news RSS Feed for WAKA - News - Troy Newsroom en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:33:27 GMT 2013-06-19T01:33:27Z en-us http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Are-Troy-City-Schools-Too-Segregated--212060181.html 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. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:33:27 GMT http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Are-Troy-City-Schools-Too-Segregated--212060181.html 2013-06-19T01:33:27Z 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. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:09:48 GMT http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Do-People-in-Troy-Really-Want-a-Public-Smoking-Ban-211268051.html 2013-06-12T23:09:48Z 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. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:43:32 GMT http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Troy-Public-Smoking-Ban-Introduced-at-Council-Meeting-211108641.html 2013-06-11T22:43:32Z 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. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:46:09 GMT http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/City-of-Troy-to-Tackle-Problem-of-Dangerous-Sidewalks-Near-Downtown-211104741.html 2013-06-12T01:46:09Z 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. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:48:27 GMT http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Troy-Garage-Sale-Raises-Funds-For-Miracle-League-Playground-210723301.html 2013-06-09T02:48:27Z 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. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:42:39 GMT http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Best-in-Alabama-Hot-Rod-Car-Show-Raises-Money-for-Tetanus-Shots-210726151.html 2013-06-09T02:42:39Z 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. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:58:44 GMT http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Summer-Weather-a-Boost-to-Local-Businesses-210714141.html 2013-06-08T22:58:44Z 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. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:27:49 GMT http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Union-Springs-Cracking-Down-On-People-Who-Dont-Cut-Their-Grass-210651121.html 2013-06-07T23:27:49Z 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. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:42:53 GMT http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Miracle-League-Playground-Fundraising-in-Final-Stretch-210487481.html 2013-06-06T22:42:53Z 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. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:41:14 GMT http://www.waka.com/news/troy-news/Troy-Trying-to-Cut-Back-on-Water-Use-210487281.html 2013-06-06T22:41:14Z