Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that Golden Boy Foods plans to invest more than $13 million in an expansion at its production facility in Troy, creating 67 full-time jobs. The company makes private label food products. To expand peanut butter production, Golden Boy Foods will modify its existing plant and occupy a 170,000-square-foot building being built by the City of…
U.S. gunmaker Kimber Manufacturing has announced it will move its headquarters from New York to Troy. As Alabama News Network has reported, the company had already made an expansion plan into Troy with a design, engineering and manufacturing facility. The company says it will have 366 workers in Troy, with a $38 million investment. “After a carefully planned shift of…
Alabama News Network has spoken to Rosa Tyner, the youngest sister of U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia), who died Friday at the age of 80. Lewis, who was a native of Troy, was severely beaten on Bloody Sunday in Selma in 1965 and leaves a legacy of fighting for civil rights. “I prayed to God for him to spare him,…
Photo from Alabama News Network Alabama News Network was on the scene in Troy after a late Sunday night storm brought damage and power outages to the city. The storm caused damage at Walt’s Gymnasium, which is located on Montgomery Street, near South 3 Notch Street. Trees are down in many parts of Pike County. The storm eventually passed eastward…
The city of Troy has announced several coronavirus-related closures. City Hall will remain open, but residents are urged to use online or phone services first. Pay utility bills online at www.troyal.gov Pay over the phone using an automated system (866) 236-8031 Pay over the phone by calling 311 or (334) 566-0177 Use the drive-through service Place check or money order…
