What the Tech? Police Warn about “Huggy Wuggy” Character
After the police warning, Huggy Wuggy and Poppy PlayTime videos are no longer available on YouTube Kids. But thousands still exist on regular YouTube and TikTok.
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What the Tech? How to Set Up “Emergency SOS” on Your iPhone
Not many people know about Emergency SOS or how to set it up and use it. It can be lifesaving in almost any scary situation.
Dr. Melvin Brown Chosen as Next Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools
Members of the Montgomery County school board have voted unanimously to select Dr. Melvin Brown as the next superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools.
Superstar Garth Brooks Joins David Lamb on Alabama News Rising
Previews Upcoming Concert in Birmingham and Recalls Concert in Montgomery Long Before He Hit the Big Time
Country Music Superstar Garth Brooks joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss his upcoming concert in Birmingham on June 4th. The concert will be the first time Brooks has returned to Alabama for a show in seven years. Brooks gave fans a preview of what to expect for the big show, how it feels to be back on…
Breezy with Below Average Temperatures
A deep trough will continue to dig down into the eastern half of the U.S. the next 24 hours, allowing for even cooler temperatures to move south. It will be a cooler day with highs in the mid 60s, and brisk northwesterly winds of 15-25 mph, making it feel much cooler at times.
Local Residents React to Jefferson Co. Schools Stopping Prayer before Games
Jefferson county schools announced that they will no longer allow broadcast public prayer before high school football games. The Freedom From Religion Foundation received multiple complaints on this matter last year. Local residents in Montgomery react to this in different ways. Some saying it’s disrespectful to stop the prayers, others saying there more ways to still respect religion, like having…
Transgender Youth Medication Ban Passed by Alabama Lawmakers
Alabama lawmakers have approved sweeping legislation outlawing transgender youth’s access to gender-affirming medications.
Two Local Men Face Riot Charges in Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach police say two men from our area have been arrested on charges of inciting or encouraging a riot.
Governor Adds $10,000 to Reward Offered in Butler County Double Murder Case
The governor’s office has added $10,000 to the reward being offered in the hopes of solving a double murder case in Butler County.
Jackson Confirmed as First Black Female U.S. Supreme Court Justice
The Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first Black female justice and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his effort to diversify the court.
