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Officer Jonathan Fordham has been selected as Officer of the Quarter by his peers at the Opelika Police Department. Fordham was also recognized by the mayor of Opelika during a city council meeting Tuesday night.

According to local law enforcement, Justin Crawford pleaded guilty to child molestation and sodomy and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Pennsylvania State Police believe they’ve cracked a 16-year-old cold case. They say a tip led them to the discovery of a body and they think it’s a woman missing since 2003.

Teddy Reese says his campaign will focus on protecting the youth and reinvesting in their future, making health care accessible and affordable, attracting good-paying, livable wage jobs in the area, and more.

The Russell County Highway Department says the 6 cents per gallon tax this year and the extra 2 cents next year and in 2021 will bring nearly $1 million for the county to use for road repairs

The sweet and savory combo is not available nationwide. KFC is only testing it for a limited time in Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia, and in Pittsburgh.

The city said they’ve received complaints about feral cats begging for food. However, park-goers have mixed opinions on how the city is handling the situation.

Two Dutch tourists who told authorities they wanted to take video of Area 51 have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor trespass and illegal parking following their arrests at a different secure U.S. government site in Nevada.

The job will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Phenix City Career Center on Highway 431 North.

Stock Market Dueling Kitchens opened its doors for business Tuesday in the 1200 block of Broadway.