It Came from the Archives: History through faith

Dr. Marty Olliff's monthly series continues with a focus on the Wiregrass Archives' documentation of local historic churches.

Dr. Marty Olliff's monthly series continues with a focus on the Wiregrass Archives' documentation of local historic churches.

Local history is a funny thing. Unlike Great Britain, where local history is the subject of scholastic interest, in the U.S. it’s usually the concern of avocational historians who might not be trained in academic theory but who really know how to do the “spade work” required to dig deeply into the past of a…

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83-year-old Vietnam veteran graduates Sunday in Dothan

Robert McCloud, 83, received his associate of arts degree Sunday during commencement exercises at the Dothan Civic Center.

Robert McCloud, 83, received his associate of arts degree Sunday during commencement exercises at the Dothan Civic Center.

For one Wiregrass resident, Sunday’s Dothan Campus commencement was the culmination of a lifetime of learning.

Robert McCloud, at 83, received his associate of arts degree.

The Vietnam veteran said the experience was the culmination of an entire career spent in the U.S. Army.

“I dropped out of high school in the 10th grade to take…

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Youth Business Summit draws 200 high school students

Geneva County High School won $1,000 in scholarship money at the TROY Dothan Campus event Thursday.

Geneva County High School won $1,000 in scholarship money at the TROY Dothan Campus event Thursday.

About 200 Wiregrass area high school students attended the second annual Youth Business Summit at Troy University’s Dothan Campus on Thursday.

Students from 12 schools attended workshops throughout the day, and teams from several schools participated in competitions focusing on different aspects of business.

The team from Geneva County High School won the “Shark Tank”-style…

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Registration open for Summer Spectacular camp at Dothan Campus

The annual learning enrichment camp features hands-on learning experiences for children.

The annual learning enrichment camp features hands-on learning experiences for children.

Registration is open for Troy University’s Summer Spectacular, which will give Wiregrass children an educational summer adventure.

The annual learning enrichment camp, open to children ages 4 through 12, takes place in Adams Hall at TROY’s Dothan Campus June 5-28 every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon.

Registration is on a first-come…

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