Dothan Chamber President inspires Troy Dothan grads to embrace change, keep learning

More than 100 students walked across the stage at the Dothan Civic Center.

More than 100 students walked across the stage at the Dothan Civic Center.

During his commencement address, Matthew Parker encouraged Troy University Dothan graduates to continue to seek knowledge, never be afraid of change and always persevere. 

Serving as President of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce for the last 26 years, Parker acts as the lead economic developer for new business development and support for existing industry…

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It Came From the Archives: Dothanite Johnny Mack Brown made a name for himself and the city in Hollywood

Dothan native Johnny Mack Brown starred on the Alabama football team before starring on the silver screen for MGM.

Dothan native Johnny Mack Brown starred on the Alabama football team before starring on the silver screen for MGM.

Dothan native Johnny Mack Brown is memorialized by a mural and historical marker on Dothan’s S. St. Andrews Street as well as by a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, but he is not well-remembered today. His career in the limelight as a football legend and movie star spanned from the 1920s into the 1960s.

Born…

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Troy University partnering to digitally enhance Alabama historical markers

Troy University is one of four organizations working to digitize Alabama historical markers thanks to a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance.

Troy University is one of four organizations working to digitize Alabama historical markers thanks to a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance.

Troy University is one of four partners to be awarded a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance to begin a digital enhancement project of Alabama Historical Association (AHA) markers.

The project’s end result will produce a publicly-facing digital map that displays “click-over” popups showing marker locating information, marker text, one or more related photographs and…

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TROY Dothan graduates encouraged to “dream big”

Dr. Zel Thomas spoke to Dothan Campus graduates during commencement on Dec. 15.

Dr. Zel Thomas spoke to Dothan Campus graduates during commencement on Dec. 15.

Enterprise City Schools Superintendent Dr. Zel Thomas encouraged TROY Dothan graduates to have faith, dream big and give back in his commencement address Sunday afternoon.

Thomas earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1994 and his master’s degree in education leadership in 1998, all from TROY Dothan.

“I’ve sat where you sit twice—I understand where you’re coming from,” he said…

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