What the Tech? Will You Soon Have to Pay to Use Google Photos?
If you use Google Photos as a way to back up every photo and video on your smartphones and computers you may have to start paying for it.
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What the Tech? Father’s Day Tech Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is just around the corner and, as a dad, I can tell you, gift cards do not make the perfect gift. Unless dad specifically asks for a gift card in his favorite store consider giving him something for his favorite hobby or something he just likes to eat or drink.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Blossom
I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t know much about plants. Spring usually kicks off with me walking around the yard asking “should I feed it or weed it?”.
ALEA Graduates 13 New State Troopers
On Thursday, May 27, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency graduated 13 new state troopers. The graduation was at ALEA’s training center in Selma.
Alabama News Network, Gov. Kay Ivey Say Goodbye and Good Luck to Andrew James
Today is a sad day at Alabama News Network. We are saying goodbye to Alabama News Rising anchor Andrew James.
Five Alabama Counties Receive Grants to Assist in COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1.2 million to further assist five counties in continuing their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.Â
Mercedes-Benz Stadium to Operate at Full Capacity for Alabama-Miami Game
Both Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games set for Labor Day weekend will expand to full capacity with all seats inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium available for sale, Peach Bowl, Inc. announced. The first full weekend of the 2021 college football season will feature a pair of marquee Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game matchups. (2) Alabama will face (25) Miami on Saturday, Sept. 4 (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC) and Louisville will face (18) Ole…
Man Charged with Kidnapping after Teen Reported Abducted
LACEY’S SPRING, Ala. (AP) – The search for a north Alabama man and a 16-year-old girl who was reportedly abducted ended hours later with the man in custody and the juvenile safe. Police issued an alert for 36-year-old Adam Dexter Wilson after a girl he knew was taken by a man at gunpoint from a home near Lacey’s Spring around…
Police group Takes No-Confidence Vote in Birmingham Chief
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – The police officers’ lobby in Birmingham has approved a no-confidence vote in Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith, citing increasing crime and violence against officers. News outlets report that Wednesday night’s vote by board members and trustees of the Fraternal Order of Police was unanimous. They also expressed no confidence in Assistant Chief Darnell Davenport. A statement…
Shell Oil sells Alabama Refinery to Vertex for $75 Million
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – Shell Oil Company says it’s selling its refinery at Mobile, Alabama, to Texas-based Vertex Energy for $75 million in cash. The complex is located at the northern end of Mobile Bay and is designed to produce 90,000 barrels of crude oil and other products daily. Shell says the deal is part of its plan to shed…
