A 5K in Montgomery, Alabama, honoring a late Troy University alumnus is looking to carry on his legacy of advocacy and love for Troy students by fundraising a scholarship in his name. Desmond Wingard, known affectionally as Des, worked for WSFA 12 News in Montgomery for more than half of his life before passing away after a battle with cancer on Oct. 30, 2025. At 46-years-old, Wingard left behind a legacy of love and care for all who met him. …
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