Troy

Local students graduate from Troy University

TROY - April Westmoreland, of Addison, and Autumn Cunningham, of Arley, both completed the requirements for graduation during the fall semester and Term 2 of Troy University's 2019/2020 academic year.  The fall semester includes graduates from the Troy campus. Term 2 graduates include students at Troy's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.

Ward named Troy’s new pitching coach


Holly Ward

TROY - Holly Ward, a Haleyville native and HHS graduate, has been hired as Troy University’s new softball pitching coach.She was an assistant at Mississippi State, her alma mater, last season.  Ward holds multiple MSU records and ranks in the top 10 in numerous other single-season and career categories.  She is the school record holder for shutouts and perfect games. Ward started 23 games as a senior for the Bulldogs and posted a 1.43 ERA. She was also the pitcher for the Haleyville Lady Lions, bringing home two back-to-back state championship in 2012-13.