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42-year-old Heath Stafford died after he struck a utility pole. Authorities say he was refusing to stop for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, approximately five miles west of Phenix City when he crashed.

Two men were enjoying an afternoon kayak trip when an uninvited guest showed up.

A U.S. official says the Turkish airstrikes in northeastern Syria are not coordinated with the U.S. military and are considered dangerous for the coalition forces and civilians in the area.

Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed has defeated David Woods and will become the city’s next mayor.

Anthony Gates reportedly put the gun down, when the victim’s 6-year-old picked up the gun, took aim at Gates and accidentally hit his mother.

Brooke Nevils said the rape occurred while the two were in Sochi, Russia, covering the 2014 Winter Olympics.

The family says it happened as the official tried to reprimand their son.

Chief Deputy Coroner Freeman Worley confirmed first responders began the recovery at around 10 a.m.

After 38 years with WTVM, iconic local anchor Chuck Leonard announces his retirement.

Volunteers hope the new looks will help these dogs get adopted.