TROY’s IDEA Bank, Innovate Alabama expand entrepreneurial access in Pike County, Southeast Alabama

Panel discusses how Troy University's IDEA has helped them to form, market and expand their businesses.

Panel discusses how Troy University's IDEA has helped them to form, market and expand their businesses.

Innovate Alabama and Troy University’s IDEA Bank recently showcased new investments helping students and small businesses drive innovation in Southeast Alabama.

The event, held on Sept. 9 at the IDEA Bank on the Square in downtown Troy, highlighted how statewide resources are fueling entrepreneurship beyond Alabama’s major cities and creating opportunities for long-term economic growth. Since 2024, the…

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Historical marker unveiled at birthplace of John Lewis

The new historical marker is located in front of John Lewis' childhood home off Gardner Bassett Road just outside of Troy.

The new historical marker is located in front of John Lewis' childhood home off Gardner Bassett Road just outside of Troy.

The birthplace of the late Congressman John Robert Lewis now bears a historic marker, recognizing the significance that this tract of land off Gardner Bassett Road just outside of Troy had on the Civil Rights icon’s life and legacy.

Unveiled during a special ceremony on Saturday, the marker was a project of The John R….

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