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Dunard refutes pending censure claims; states she was assaulted, detained without cause

By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor Troy’s Board of Aldermen will discuss a resolution at its meeting Monday to censure its board president, who claiming it is a last chance effort by the mayor to ruin her reputation. According to a Request for Board Action form signed by Mayor Ron Sconce and Alderman Harold Horner, Alderwoman…

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Ask Rusty: Is There Income Tax on Social Security Benefits?

Dear Rusty: The Trump Administration is saying that now there will be no taxes on Social Security benefits. Since we’re getting ready to start our 2025 income tax return, can you explain how this all works? Signed: Confused TaxpayerDear Confused Taxpayer: You are obviously referring to the so-called “one big, beautiful bill” and how that…

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Trojans win 5th consecutive district championship

By Todd Kraft Special to the Journal TROY—Mya Robinson scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds to lead the Trojans past second-seeded Francis Howell on Friday night by the score of 47-35, claiming the Class 6 District 4 Championship for the fifth consecutive year. The packed Troy-Buchanan gymnasium erupted in celebration as the final seconds…

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The Opening Ceremony (A Belated Olympics Piece)

Maybe I was on drugs. Maybe I fell asleep and dreamt the whole thing. Maybe I wandered into someone else’s dream. Maybe I wandered into someone else’s dream who was on drugs.I hesitated to write…