Nall Day kicks off with a luncheon in the artist’s honor

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Fred "Nall" Hollis, standing, a Troy native and internationally acclaimed artist, was recognized in Troy with "All Day." (TROY photo/Joey Meredith)

Native son and internationally acclaimed artist Fred “Nall” Hollis now has his own day in the city of Troy, thanks to a proclamation by city leaders. May 7 is now “Nall Day” in the city, with backup from proclamations by the Alabama House and Senate.

The proclamations were presented at a luncheon in Nall’s honor…

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Warnock, Ross to serve as keynote speakers for annual Leadership Conference

The Johnnie R. Carr Middle School Choir will perform during the opening session of the Leadership Conference on Friday night.

The Johnnie R. Carr Middle School Choir will perform during the opening session of the Leadership Conference on Friday night.

The Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock, pastor of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, and Dr. Quinton Ross, President of Alabama State University, will serve as keynote speakers during the 2019 Leadership Conference Celebrating African American History Month Feb. 1-2 at Troy University.

Dr. Warnock will deliver the conference’s opening address on Friday, Feb. 1, in the Trojan…

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Knight family lands three generations in the Sound of the South

Three generations Knights serve the Sound of the South Marching Band.

Three generations Knights serve the Sound of the South Marching Band.

Hunter Lawrence barely has time to rest as he steps away from his spot with the Sound of the South, Troy University’s band, before the Trojans’ game against Texas State.

Decked out in his Sound of the South colors, he shuffles between his parents as his grandfather, Jim Knight, beams.

“None of this was expected,”…

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TROY, Air Force Reserve unveil Trojan Warrior Spirit C-130

Former U.S. Rep. Terry Everett, left, helps unveil the

Former U.S. Rep. Terry Everett, left, helps unveil the "Trojan Warrior Spirit" C-130, designated by Maxwell's 908th Airlift Wing on Tuesday in Troy.

The United States Air Force Reserve showed off its “Trojan Warrior Spirit” Tuesday at the Troy Municipal Airport with the unveiling of a C-130 Hercules airplane with Troy University-related “nose art.”

The 908th Airlift Wing, stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base, has added University-related artwork to one of its aircraft, designating it “The Trojan Warrior…

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TROY students share messages of “Thanks”

TROY students share messages of “Thanks”

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