New Manicure Implants Chip to Keep Digital Contact Details at Fingertips
A new type of manicure is allowing customers to keep their digital contact details at their fingertips and share the information with others in seconds.
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Internet Company Moving from Georgia to Alabama, Bringing Jobs to Opelika
An internet service provider is moving its headquarters from Georgia to Alabama. Point Broadband recently announced the relocation of its headquarters from West Point, Georgia to the city of Opelika.
Alabama Safari Park Welcomes New Endangered Species to Park Exhibit
Alabama Safari Park recently welcomed some of Madagascar’s most famous residents to a new exhibit at the park: the black-and-white ruffed lemur and the ring-tailed lemur. Ring-tailed lemurs are labeled as endangered, and black-and-white ruffed lemurs are critically endangered. Their status…
Ambulance Response Delayed in Fatal Georgia Lightning Strike
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — It took more than twice as long as normal for an ambulance to reach an Alabama girl who died after being struck by lightning on a coastal Georgia island in June. Records show police received…
Project to Develop Area Beneath New Interstate in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Work has begun on a $34 million project to develop a nearly mile-long area beneath an elevated interstate highway through Birmingham. City Walk BHAM will be located under Interstate 59/20, which was recently rebuilt. It lies…
New Beach Fire Station Planned after Deputy's Drowning Death
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) - A new fire station is being planned along an Alabama beach known for drownings following the death of a deputy who went under while trying to save distressed swimmers. Officials hope the beachfront station will…
Jury Selection Set to Begin for Trial of Alabama Sheriff
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — A longtime Alabama sheriff accused of theft and ethics charges is set to stand trial nearly two years after he was indicted. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday for Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely. He…
Trump Stresses Support of Brooks
MONTGOMERY, AL. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump repeated…
Multi-million Dollar Renovations Underway at Historic Montgomery Church
First United Methodist, Montgomery's oldest church congregation, is getting renovations after almost 200 years. One renovation members say they are most excited about is a new organ. After 50 years of use, they are putting their previous organ to rest, to welcome in Alabama's first Schoenstein organ, produced by one of the countries oldest pipe organ builders.
PHOTO GALLERY: Billionaire Richard Branson Reaches Space in His Own Winged Rocket Ship
Thrill-seeking billionaire Richard Branson has reached space aboard his own winged rocket ship in his boldest adventure yet.
Greenville Police Department Looking to Hire New Officers
The Greenville Police Department is taking applications in the hopes of hiring new officers.
World Championship Domino Tournament Brings Competitors to Andalusia
People from across the country are in Andalusia to compete in the World Championship Domino Tournament.
Statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee Removed in Charlottesville, Virginia
Work to remove the statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee began early this morning. Crews also took down a statue of Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson.
Unopened "Legend of Zelda" Game from 1987 Sells for $870,000
An unopened copy of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda that was made in 1987 has sold at auction in Dallas for $870,000.
Highland Home Man Faces Charges in Crash that Injured Two Children
The State Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Highland Home man on two counts of felony leaving the scene of an accident and two counts of assault in the first degree.
Restaurant Owners Are Hoping People Will Start Wanting to Work After Federal Unemployment Benefits End
"Help Wanted" -- it's a sign that you've probably seen outside many local restaurants and other businesses. Some have blamed pandemic unemployment benefits for giving people a reason to stay home and not get a job.
Selma Man Behind Bars Charged with Killing His Roommate
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is found dead at his home in Selma Friday morning. Now his roommate is charged with his murder. Capt. Natasha Fowlkes says 25 year old Corey…
Court Rejects Appeal of Man Convicted of Six Murders in Crenshaw County
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected the appeal of a man convicted of murder and sentenced to die for the shooting deaths of six people on a farm in Crenshaw County in 2002.
Montgomery Fire Investigates House Fire in Midtown
Montgomery Fire is investigating a house fire that happened early Friday afternoon. MFRS spokesperson Lt. Jason Selman said the fire happened in the 2600…
State to Try to Boost Alabama's Sagging COVID-19 Vaccination Rate
A state agency says it will work with private organizations to encourage more elderly and disabled people to get vaccines for COVID-19 in Alabama.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested and Charged in Pike Road Homicide
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says the death investigation on Friday in Pike Road is now a homicide.
New South Alabama Veterans Home to Be Named in Memory of Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins
The Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs has approved naming the new state veterans home in South Alabama in memory of U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: GM Recalling 400,000 Pickups Because Side Air Bags Can Explode
This is an On Your Side Consumer Alert from Alabama News Network -- General Motors is recalling more than 400,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the side air bags can explode without warning and spew parts into the cabin.
UPDATE: Tyson Chicken Recall Now Up to Nearly Nine Million Pounds
Walmart, Target, Publix, Winn-Dixie and Kroger are among the stores that say they sold these products.
Police Help Man Who Spun Tale get to Indiana from Alabama
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - Alabama police who helped a stranded man make the nearly 600-mile trip home to Indiana say it was only later that they learned much of his story wasn't true. Police in Montgomery found a man over…
