Thomas Graning

Emergency workers tend to a wreck on U.S. Highway 231 in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

Tornado damage is seen at Brantley Mobile Home Park in Troy, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. An EF-2 tornado passed through the area on Christmas night, destroying four trailers in the park.

Troy Police Department officers investigate an armed robbery in Troy, Ala., Friday, Jan. 4, 2013.

The Johnson Center for the Arts prepares for a new exhibit in Troy, Ala., Friday, Jan. 4, 2012.

Work continues on the new practice fields at Troy University in Troy, Ala., Monday, Jan. 7, 2013.

Members of the Troy Fire Department work to control a trailer fire on County Road 2208 in Troy, Ala., early Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013.

Fans shop for Alabama national championship gear at Hibbett Sports in Troy, Ala., Monday, Jan. 7, 2013.

FIrefighters work to extinguish a house fire on Pike County Road 4423 in the Hamilton Crossroads community of Pike County, Ala., early Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. Officials on the scene reported that the fire was fatal.

Members of the Troy Police Department and Troy University Police Department participate in an active shooter drill in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013.

Court officials are sworn in at the Pike County Courthouse in Troy, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.

Andre Ellis, center, walks to the Pike County Jail from the Pike County Courthouse after the morning session of his trial in Troy, Ala., Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Ellis is accused of raping two women on March 26, 2012.

Andre Ellis walks back to the Pike County Jail from the Pike County Courthouse during a lunch recess in his trial in Troy, Ala., Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Ellis is accused of raping two women on March 26, 2012.

Troy Parks and Recreation league play in a basketball game in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013.

People participate in the Mud Run at Camp Butter and Egg in Troy, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

Spring Fling in downtown Troy, Ala., Saturday, March 16, 2013.

Pamela Merkel teaches her Spanish II class at Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Ala., Monday, May 13, 2013. Merkel is retiring at the end of the year after teaching at CHHS for 29 years.

During a Troy City Council meeting in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

The Troy Police Department holds a ceremony for Police Memorial Day in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

During the 2013 Alabama State Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Troy, Ala., Friday, May 17, 2013.

During the 2013 Alabama State Special Olympics in Troy, Ala., Saturday, May 18, 2013.

The entrance to the Pike County Lake is seen in Troy, Ala., Monday, May 20, 2013. The lake is closed while renovations are made.

During a Miracle League game in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, May 22, 2013.

At the scene of a two-vehicle wreck on Alabama Highway 87 in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, May 22, 2013. No injuries were reported in the wreck that closed three lanes of traffic.

During the 2013 Charles Henderson High School spring sports banquet in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Vehicles travel along U.S. Highway 231 in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

During the 2013 Charles Henderson High School graduation in Troy, Ala., Thursday, May 23, 2013.

James Taylor teaches taekwondo to kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Pike and Surrounding Counties in Troy, Ala., Thursday, May 23, 2013.

Emergency responders work a wreck on George Wallace Drive in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, July 3, 2013.

American flags fly at Bicentennial Park in Troy, Ala., Thursday, July 4, 2013.

During a Fourth of July parade in the Meeksville community in Pike County, Ala., Thursday, July 4, 2013. The crowd was not as large as years past, but parade faithfuls still watched the parade from the shelter of their cars.

Milky Moo's in Troy, Ala., Friday, July 5, 2013.

Officials investigate a wreck on U.S. Highway 231 in Troy, Ala., Friday, July 5, 2013.

Workers from Blankenship Construction, of Dothan, Ala., repair a section of Elm Street in Troy, Ala., Monday, July 8, 2013. Workers had to cut the road open in order to tap into a water pipe for a new apartment complex being constructed.

Investigators examine the scene of a shooting on Woodland Hills Drive in Troy, Ala., Monday, July 8, 2013. Police say that one person was killed and another injured in the shooting. Tiffany R. Upshaw, 24, of Troy, has been charged with murder in the incident.

A sinkhole is seen on McKinley Drive in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, July 9, 2013.

The Troy Ozone Rookies play in the state championship game in Muscle Shoals, Ala., Thursday, July 11, 2013. Troy won 9-8.

During a game in the state tournament in Tuscumbia, Ala., Friday, June 12, 2013.

Troy Police Department officers investigate a vehicle involved in a pursuit in Troy, Ala., Saturday, July 13, 2013. One person was arrested after fleeing from police.

Officials work a two-vehicle wreck on South Brundidge Street in Troy, Ala.,Monday, July 16, 2013.

Police investigate a vehicle involved in a pursuit in Troy, Ala., Friday, July 19, 2013. The short chase ended at the Piggly Wiggly on North Three Notch Street.

During the opening ceremonies for the Alabama Dixie Ozone State Tournament in Troy, Ala., Friday, July 19, 2013.

Officials work a two-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 231 South in Troy, Ala., Friday, July 19, 2013.

During a game in the 2013 Alabama Dixie Ozone State Tournament in Troy, Ala., Saturday, July 20, 2013.

A power pole burns at the intersection of Merrily and Ellen Drives in Troy, Ala., Saturday, July 20, 2013.

During a game in the 2013 Alabama Dixie Ozone State Tournament in Troy, Ala., Monday, July 22, 2013.

During a game in the 2013 Alabama Dixie Ozone State Tournament in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, July 23, 2013.

During a game in the 2013 Alabama Dixie Ozone State Tournament in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

During a game in the 2013 Alabama Dixie Ozone State Tournament in Troy, Ala., Thursday, July 25, 2013.

Members of the Troy Fire Department inspect Serve-Cold as part of a planning program in Troy, Ala., Thursday, July 25, 2013.

Downtown Brundidge, Ala., Monday, July 29, 2013.

During the Charles Henderson High School baseball camp in Troy, Ala., Monday, July 29, 2013.

Officials investigate a wreck on Kelly Road in Pike County, Ala., Monday, July 29, 2013.

Kids enjoy the swimming pool at the Troy Parks and Recreation Center in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, July 30, 2013.

Photographs for Visions magazine, taken Wednesday, July 31, 2013.

John Stephen Grice, left to right, Baylor Barnes and Cole LaBrant pose for a photo after an interview in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, July 31, 2013. The trio makes up the group "Dem White Boyz," which has gained wide popularity on the social networking site "Vine".

Barricades block Elm Street Road at the intersection of George Wallace Drive in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, July 31, 2013. A portion of Elm Street Road was closed due to flooding concerns with recent rainfall.

Members of the Dixie Ponytails team practice in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, July 31, 2013.

Photo illustration taken for a story about new gun laws. Takenin Troy, Ala., Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013.

During practice in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, July 31, 2013.

Firefighters remove debris after a fire at University Park Apartments in Troy, Ala., Monday, Aug. 5, 2013.

Construction continues at the Miracle League Playground at the Troy Parks and Recreation Center in Troy, Ala., Monday, Aug. 5, 2013.

Members of the Sound of the South Marching Band rehearse in Troy, Ala., Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.

Tucker Floyd poses for a photo in Troy, Ala., Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.

Teachers prepare for the first day of class at Troy Elementary School in Troy, Ala., Friday, Aug. 9, 2013.

Officials investigate a single-vehicle wreck on Needmore Road in Troy, Ala., Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. One person was injured in the wreck.

Officials remove a vehicle involved in a wreck on Montgomery Street in Troy, Ala., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. One person was injured in the wreck after the car struck a power pole.

Workers from Chain Electric Company work on power lines along U.S. Highway 231 in Troy, Ala., Monday, Aug. 12, 2013.

Members of the Pike County Commission meet in Troy, Ala., Monday, Aug. 12, 2013.

Dejerilyn King Henderson, center, discusses a lawsuit during a news conference in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. Henderson, a city council member, is one the backers of a lawsuit filed against the Troy City Schools system regarding allegations of racial discrimination.

During class at Pike Liberal Arts School in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013.

Troy student athletes pose for a photo in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. The athletes are beginning Project 19 to support a teammate.

Troy University students walk across the campus in Troy, Ala., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. Wednesday was the first day of class for the university.

Firefighters from the Troy Fire Department extinguish a vehicle fire at Kelly Food Mart on U.S. Highway 231 North in Troy, Ala., Monday, Nov. 25, 2013.

Troy firefighters work to extinguish a house fire on Warren Court in Troy, Ala., Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013. The house was a total loss in the fire.