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Troy City Schools Aiming for Improvements

School faculty and staff are always looking to improve their academics. Thursday was the beginning of the school year for Troy City Schools and Pike Liberal Arts, and improvement is what both school systems are striving for. Superintendent Lee Hicks for Troy City Schools says extracurricular activities have led his students to excel. “I feel like we’ve been able to…

Gov. Bentley Awards $1.6 Million in Grants to Improve Trails in Alabama

Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded $1.6 million in grants to improve recreation opportunities in Alabama. Funds will be used to build or expand trails at 12 locations. In addition to those grants, Bentley awarded another grant to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to purchase equipment necessary to build and maintain trails at its state parks and install…