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Trojans stumble in Little Rock 72-49

The nation’s top defense proved to be too much for the Troy men’s basketball team to overcome, as Little Rock maintained its position at the top of the Sun Belt standings with a 72-49 victory over Troy on Thursday night at the Jack Stephens Center. Little Rock (20-2, 10-1 Sun Belt) used a 28-11 run in the early stages of…

Appalachian State slips past Troy 75-71

Frank Eaves scored 18 points, hitting all seven of his shots from the foul line, to lift Appalachian State past Troy for a 75-71 win Thursday night. Jacob Lawson added 13 points and Griffin Kinney hauled in 10 rebounds to go with nine points for Appalachian State (6-14, 4-5 Sun Belt), which shot 48 percent from the field and hit…

Update: Pike County Road Closings

Last week’s heavy rains closed several roads in Pike County and with continuous rain there are still concerns for flooding. One priority for Pike County is to ensure bus routes for students next week. Officials are urging everyone to be on high alert and don’t drive, if you don’t have to be on the road. Pike County Sheriff, Russell Thomas…

Troy Police Increase Patrols After Recent Shootings

One after another, Troy police say calls of crime are becoming a bigger problem in the city. But authorities say it’s time for everyone to do their part to help stop crime. “These people need to make better choices and if you make good choices you can expect good things to happen,” says Chief Randall Barr of the Troy Police…

Troy Police Arrest Second Person for Fatal Shooting

Troy Police arrest a second person involved in a fatal shooting that killed a 19-year-old in Troy on Friday, November 27th. Officers say the second arrest was made in Troy on December 1st. They are unable to provide additional information about the arrest due to the person’s age. 20-year-old Leon Terrell Flowers was also charged for the shooting. Officers say…