What the Tech? Using “Do Not Track” on iPhones
It’s been a little over a month since Apple users began using iOS 14.5 and a new option that lets them choose whether they want to be tracked online by the apps they download.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
What the Tech? Why Some Smartphones Will Soon Stop Working
Why would a phone just stop working on a network? The answer is simple: the old 3G networks are being phased out.
What the Tech? Why You May Want to Wait to Buy a New Computer or Phone
It’s one question we’ve all asked or at least wondered: when should I upgrade my phone or computer?
What the Tech? Beware App Subscription Prices
Paid subscriptions for premium features are now the norm in Apple and Google’s App Stores. Of course some utility apps you use frequently are worth the subscription but another type of app makes money when the person
downloading it, forgets it’s even there.
Solar Panel Farm Planned for Butler County
Alabama Power has announced that a 550 acre solar panel farm will be located just outside of Greenville’s city limits. The project is expected to power 15,000 homes and create 250 construction jobs. Local officials say they are most excited about the long term economic impact of solar panel farm. “The major impact is going to be on the Butler…
Alabama’s Tax Free Holiday Set for July 16-18
Alabama’s 16th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is July 16-18. This marks the fifth time the annual tax holiday will take place on the third weekend of July.
Local Realty Group Unveils Little Library in West Montgomery
A Montgomery realty group has added its fourth little library in the city. Kelly Realty, LLC unveiled a little library at Uncle John’s Pathway House on Council Street Friday morning. Jeremy Kelly of Kelly Realty said the intention of the free little library is to expose kids to the outer world through reading. Kelly says the free library also serves…
Alabama jobless rate at 3.3% in June, better than US average
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama’s jobless rate declined to 3.3% in June, well below the national average, as state leaders emphasized keeping the economy going amid concerns about a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said Friday the state unemployment rate was down slightly from 3.4% in May. That’s much better than the rate of 7.7% from…
Governor Ivey Appoints Rep. Bill Poole As State’s Next Finance Director
Poole's appointment is effective August 1.
Rep. Bill Poole/Source: Governor’s Office Governor Kay Ivey has tapped State Rep. Bill Poole to serve as the newest finance director. Rep. Poole, who is the Republican lawmaker out of Tuscaloosa, is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives and has served as the House Ways and Means education chairman for the last eight years. “Bill Poole is one…
Part of I-85 Closed Due to Crash in Montgomery County Now Open
UPDATE: The portion of I-85 closed due to a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County is now open. ORIGINAL: State troopers are on the scene of an accident that has forced part of the interstate to be shut down. The single-vehicle crash happened just after 10:00AM on I-85 South near MM 18. ALEA says the southbound lanes are blocked and will…
