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Opelika police are investigating an armed robbery at Dollar General located at 1515 Second Avenue. 

The CEO of Columbus Hospice is retiring after 24 years of service. Mike Smajd came to Columbus Hospice as the new Executive Director on January 27, 1993.  

Forecasters said the storm will approach the Texas coast on Friday, bringing with it drenching rain, flooding, storm surge of 4 to 6 feet and hurricane-force winds.

A nationwide digital casting call is underway for “Ralphie Parker,” the lead character in FOX’s live musical production of “A Christmas Story.

The Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Georgia, along with  U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, is investigating a recent sexual assault allegation made by a female trainee against a drill sergeant at Fort Benning.

Sean D. Castorina, 42, and Penny M. Dawson, 40, both of North Carolina are considered armed and dangerous.

Burned remains found on the mother’s farm were identified as those of her 16-year-old daughter, who she gave up for adoption when she was a baby.

The sheriff’s office said they received a call Tuesday morning from a man who said his son had left a note saying he was going to kill his grandmother.

First responders reported to a possible shooting at an Opelika shopping plaza Tuesday night.  

U.S. officials confirm that the commander of the Navy’s 7th Fleet will be removed after a series of warship accidents in the Pacific.