Remembering a ‘Long’ legacy

(Photo/Troy University) Emma Daniel News Editor Universities go a long way because of the legends who serve them.  Johnny M. Long, a Troy University icon, died Monday night at the age of 94. His health had been in decline for about a year, according to the university.   Long served as Troy’s band director from 1965-1996 and molded the Sound of the South into the award-winning and show-stopping band it is today.   “His (Long’s) leadership, not only of the Sound of the South Marching Band and the university, but also…

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