The Troy Police Department continues is investigating an early morning shooting where five people were shot. At 1:59 Saturday morning, officers were dispatched to assist with dispersing a large crowd at the Pike County Cattleman’s Complex in the 12000 block of U.S. 231 South. When en route, multiple shots were fired in the parking lot of the complex. We’re told…
The family of civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis has released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that are set to begin Saturday in Troy. A service celebrating “The Boy from Troy” will be held on the campus of Troy University inside Trojan Arena at 10:00AM Saturday. The ceremony is open to the public, but seating is limited….
The Troy Police Department is currently investigating the death of 21-year-old Jacoby Deshon Cogburn, of Ramer. The death occurred in the 300 block of Elba Highway on Monday July 13, around 9:13 pm. Troy Police Department officers responded to the 300 block of the Elba Highway (AL Hwy 87) to reports of several shots fired in the area. When officers…
TROY, Ala. – Troy Hall of Fame radio broadcaster Ralph Black passed away Friday, July 17; he was 79 years old. Black was responsible for many historic calls during his 26 years as the play-by-play broadcaster for Troy football, basketball and baseball. His famous “Holy Mackerel” call came after Ted Clem booted a 50-yard field goal as time expired to win…
TROY, Ala. – Troy All-America linebacker Carlton Martial has been named to the Bednarik Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday. The Bednarik Award is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Martial, a junior from Mobile, is coming off a season in which he became just the 12th player and first underclassman in the last 20 years…
A single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Butler County man. Cleveon Walker, 52, of McKenzie, was killed when the 2015 Ford Fusion he was driving left the roadway and hit a tree. It happened at approximately 8:55 p.m. on July 4. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials tell us Mr. Walker was not using a seat belt and was…
2021 FBS PLAYER CANDIDATE CAPSULE BIOS Flozell Adams, Michigan State-Offensive Tackle-1997 First Team All-American and Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year…Three-time All-Big Ten performer who helped Spartans to three consecutive bowl appearances…Helped running backs rush for more than 100 yards in 21 games throughout career and allowed only two QB sacks in 1997 season. Morten Andersen, Michigan State-Placekicker-1981…
TROY, Ala. – Troy wrapped up its 2023 non-conference football schedule with the addition of Stephen F. Austin to open the season on Sept. 2, both schools announced Friday. The Trojans and Lumberjacks have a brief history having split the previous six meetings with all of the games coming when Troy was a member of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). Troy…
2020 Walter Camp PRESEASON All-America Teams First Team Offense Pos. Name, School Hgt Wgt Class Hometown WR Ja’Marr Chase, LSU * 6-1 200 Jr. Harvey, LA WR DeVonta Smith, Alabama 6-1 175 Sr. Amite, LA TE Kyle Pitts, Florida 6-6 239 Jr. Philadelphia, PA OL Penei Sewell, Oregon * 6-6 325 Jr. Malaeimi, American Samoa OL Cole Van Lanen, Wisconsin …
Troy university police chief John McCall has been suspended over comments he recently posted on social media regarding the death of George Floyd. University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins announced McCall’s suspension in a statement on social media. In the statement, Hawkins says: “We firmly reject any suggestion that George Floyd contributed to his own death or that his actions justified…
