Thomas Graning

Troy University holds a candlelight vigil for students killed over the Christmas break in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Troy University students Haijiao Sun, Kimberle Johnson, Kristin Fuller and Jadarius Garner were killed in unrelated incidents over the school's Christmas break.

Charles Henderson High School's John Michael Stephens signs a scholarship to play baseball at Central Alabama Community College during a ceremony at the high school in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014.

During a retirement ceremony for Troy Fire Department Capt. Willie Parker in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Parker worked at the department for 37 years.