Safe from the Storm: Changes for 2021 Hurricane Season
Changes are coming to the 2021 hurricane season. Bluewater Meteorologist Rich Thomas outlines what is different this year.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
What the Tech? Ways to Upgrade Your Computer
Everyone is spending more time on the computer these days. Hours of work. Hours of play. It can easily add up to more hours in front of a screen than hours we spend sleeping. For many people, they’re looking at the same monitor they purchased a dozen years ago. They’re also trying to work amidst wires, papers, cables and coffee…
What the Tech? See What a Website Publishes about You for Everyone to See
We accept the fact that people can find out a good bit about us by visiting our social media accounts. Did you know that even if you have no social media presence, people can still learn a lot about you and your family with a quick visit to a website? FamilyTreeNow.com is one of several companies online that aggregates public…
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.
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.
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…
