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Impacts of Social Media on Missing Persons Cases

Misery and mystery can linger in missing person cases. To many, it may seem like there’s been a rise in missing person cases, and some even say you can thank social media for that. Reporter Mandy McQueen sat down with Crimestoppers to see if the numbers are, in fact, higher and what role social media plays. “Missing person cases have…

Troy men open basketball season with loss to UAB

  TROY, Ala. — Makhtar Gueye drained a 3-pointer from the corner in the final seconds to give UAB a 76-75 victory over Troy on Thursday night. UAB’s Zack Bryant tied the game at 73-73 when he nailed a 3-pointer and followed with a dunk with 44 seconds remaining. Troy’s KJ Simon answered with his own dunk 10 seconds later to put Troy back out front…

Second Troy University Fraternity Suspended for Alleged Hazing

Another Troy University fraternity has been suspended for rules violations, including possible hazing. According to university officials, the chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon is now under investigation for the alleged incidents. The Dean of Student Services Herb Reeves says the situation was brought to the university’s attention after the DKE national organization received a report through its hazing hotline. So…

Troy Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges

Source: Troy Police DepartmentA Troy man is behind bars on multiple felony charges after assaulting his girlfriend, stealing her car and crashing into other vehicles. According to the Troy Police Department, Torieno Tremayne Guice, 46, met his girlfriend in a parking lot around 4:30 p.m. on Friday to talk and exchange property. When the victim got in her car to…

Family and Friends Gather to Remember Kelsey Starling

Kelsey Nicole Starling was killed on July 4th in a boating accident on Smith Lake. Starling went missing after the boat she was in collided with another boat at around 10pm that night. After two weeks, the search for Starling was suspended indefinitely. Those who knew Starling say she will be remembered for the passion and love she showed to…

Search For Missing Boater on Smith Lake Suspended Indefinitely after 2 Weeks

Authorities have suspended the search for a woman who was thrown from a boat on July 4. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Friday that the search for 26-year-old Kelsey Nicole Starling on Smith Lake has been indefinitely suspended. The agency said there will be periodic searches in the future, but the daily search activities are being stopped. Marine Patrol…

Search Continues at Smith Lake for Missing Troy Woman

Marine Patrol Troopers and multiple law enforcement and search and rescue agencies have resumed their search for a missing Troy woman in the Rock Creek area of Smith Lake. According to ALEA Marine Patrol Trooper Sgt. Chad Pate, Kelsey Starling, 26, went missing after a July 4th boating crash in the Rock Creek area of Smith Lake. Starling was a…

List of 4th of July Celebrations Across Alabama

Alabama News Network wants to help you celebrate America’s Independence.  Whether you’ll be staying in our local area or traveling somewhere else in Alabama, here is a list of July 4th events courtesy of the Alabama Tourism Department:  Alexander City –  4th of July Boat Parade Decorate your boat and join the patriotic crowd at Kowaliga Marina as boats of all…

Turkeys From Heaven Organizers Prepare to Feed Pike County Families

Christmas time highlights needs of the community. For the last four years, one nonprofit has helped prepare meals for hungry families in Pike County. Turkeys from Heaven organizer Kelly Sanders wanted to help feeds the needy, and the community came together. “We cook and deliver meals to people in need,” Sanders says. Turkeys from Heaven volunteers are preparing to cook…

Troy Man Dead of Multiple Gunshot Wounds

No arrests so far

Troy Police are investigating an apparent murder just before 10:00 PM last night. It happened in the 600 block of Pike County Road 7749. They identify the victim as 33 year old Sequoia Terrell Harris who died in the emergency room at Troy Regional Hospital. No arrests so far. The Troy Police Department is being assisted in this investigation by…