TROY, AL (WSFA) - Students in the Pike County School system are now allowed to carry cell phones following a policy change by the school board, but there are a lot of strings attached. The phones will have to be turned off and put away, according to the superintendent's office.

"We believe that this policy will be a positive thing," said Superintendent Dr. Mark Bazzell. "Today's world is full of cell phones. Kids ages 12 and up have them and almost all adults. So, it's difficult to manage situations where kids are in possession of cell phones."

Allowing students to have phones in their possession doesn't mean they'll be able to dial out on a whim. Consequences for not using the devices responsibly and during permitted times will be the same as when the phones weren't allowed.

TROY, AL (WSFA) - This is the opening ceremony of the Troy Miracle Field! The field is finished and ready for playing.

A Miracle League Field is special because it is custom-designed for children and adults who are physically disabled or visually impaired with a cushioned rubberized surface to help prevent injuries, wheelchair accessible dugouts, and a completely flat surface to eliminate any barriers to wheelchair-bound or visually impaired players.

Here everyone can play and everyone gets to score!

TROY – Internationally acclaimed choreographer Marlise McCormick has been sharing her experiences with Dance and Theatre students at Troy University.

A Canadian, McCormick, whose 25-year career in choreography, movement and show design has led her to the world’s stage in the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom and the Middle East, has taught four master classes for dance and four master classes in theatre in movement technique and stage warm up.

“As a designer and choreographer, Marlise is in demand all over the world,” said Adena Moree, chair of the University’s Department of Theatre and Dance. “She is an enthusiastic player, risk taker and an eloquent communicator whose talents are only surpassed by her sincere dedication that she brings to each project.”

McCormick began her career as a dancer and choreographer at Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal after completing a music degree at the University of Ottawa.