Construction continues inside the Beeline addition, waiting for painters. Nate Henderson photo A Troy convenience store is preparing to up its appearance thanks to the help of Troy’s Department of Art and Design. The Beeline convenience store and gas station is about to begin the construction of a new wall on the property. Thanks to some student volunteers from the Troy University Department of Art and Design, the wall will be painted into a mural after its construction. “

Drinkard celebrates his birthday with the board. University Relations photo Troy University lost one of its most beloved trustees last Sunday, Aug. 23. Roy Drinkard, a World War II veteran and the nation’s oldest living marine, died at the age of 106. Drinkard was buried in his hometown of Cullman, Alabama, on Friday, Aug. 28. Moss Service Funeral Home directed his proceedings. “To attempt to summarize Roy’s life simply by listing the businesses he built, the honors he

A stop sign sits at a dangerous corner. Nate Henderson photo George Wallace Drive at U.S. Highway 231 is one of Troy’s busiest corridors. With businesses, restaurants and high volumes of traffic along the roadway, drivers frequently enter and exit the area throughout the day, and for those trying to leave businesses along the corridor, making a left turn can be a dangerous decision. Troy University student Sandra Hall experienced that danger firsthand while trying to leave

Campus ministry group Chi Alpha announced its return to Troy University after closing its doors at the end of the last semester. The group planned to come to an end as the previous directors stepped down with no one to replace them. Additionally, Justin Felch, the Troy Chi Alpha minister, was removed from his position in 2023 due to allegations from former members with no one to replace him, leaving the responsibilities to three staff members. The new directors of Chi Alph

Trojans pack into Tailgate Terrace to celebrate a home football game. University Relations photo In June, Troy University released an updated tailgating policy, citing safety concerns. Now, two months later, that policy has been revised. Following backlash from students, fans and alumni, Troy University revised tailgating policies in collaboration with Trojan Athletics and the Troy University Police Department (TUPD). “Tailgating means a ton,” said Kyle George, the athle