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The Bancroft’s $175-a-person benefit supper featured eight of Alabama’s hottest chefs and helped to raise more than 34,000 for families in need.

Authorities say the detailed operation occurred in north Columbus and was a one day event.

Police say the suspect first burglarized the Lanett Fuller Center before moving on to the nearby Jerry’s Auto where he broke into multiple cars and fled in a stolen vehicle.

The flamboyant flamingos are called Lance Bass and Freddie Mercury, after the ‘N Sync and Queen singers.

Early Saturday morning, Police received reports of an armed robbery at the Shell gas station in the 5700 block of Buena Vista Road.

On the night of March 8th, Columbus Police were called to the Popeye’s Chicken on River Road in reference to shots fired.

Following the incident, each was charged with Robbery, Battery, and Obstructing a Police investigation.

Police say several traffic stops and executed search warrants in Chambers County resulted in the arrests.

The two-man teams compete in many military-like tasks including weapons test, obstacle courses, navigation matches, and plenty of other physical competitions.

The automotive supply company recently announced that they plan to open their first U.S. plant in the city of Opelika, creating over 150 new jobs.