Campaign 2022: Dean Odle Brings Gubernatorial Campaign to Alabama State House
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle took time to bring his campaign to the Alabama State House on the final day of the 2021 legislative session.
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What the Tech? How to Make Money Buying and Selling Web Domains
If you don’t have the cash or credit to purchase a new home or land you might want to take a look at a different type of real estate investment: digital real estate.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Wombo
If you’re a fan of stupid silly apps, Wambo is a new one on the radar. Like other shape-shifting apps such as Face Swap, Gradient and ReFace, Wombo creates a short video or GIF from a selfie.
What the Tech? Bringing Broadband Internet to Rural Areas
The global Coronavirus pandemic made one thing abundantly clear: there is a great digital divide in the United States where millions of Americans still have no access to high-speed internet service.
Andalusia Woman Killed in Covington County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say an Andalusia woman was killed in a wreck this morning.
CrimeStoppers: Opelika Police Search for ‘Best Buy’ Theft Suspect
The Opelika Police Department is seeking the identity of a suspect wanted for Theft. May 13, Police began investigating a Third Degree, Theft of Property, which took place at Best Buy, at 2147 Tiger Town Parkway. The suspect is described as a black male with a mohawk hairstyle and can be seen on camera wearing a disposable mask, black jacket,…
Charity Event ‘Art in the Garden’ Raises $250K for Montgomery Christian School Scholarships
Tom Methvin and Ashlee Hooper, MCS Director of Development The Montgomery Christan School has announced that their annual fundraising event, ‘Art in the Garden’ hosted by the Art Splash Committee was a success, raising $250k that will go towards scholarships for deserving students in need. The “COVID-friendly” event was held in the backyard of Tom and Amy Methvin’s home in…
Snapshot of Bills that Passed, Died on Final Day of 2021 Legislative Session
The 2021 regular session of the Alabama Legislature ended late Monday night. Here is a look at what passed and what failed on the final day.
Alabama Legislature: What Passed and Failed on the Last Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Monday concluded the 2021 legislative session. Here is a look at the key developments on the session’s final day: WHAT BECAME LAW: MEDICAL MARIJUANA Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation creating a medical marijuana program in Alabama. The new law would allow people with one of 16 qualifying medical conditions— including cancer, a terminal…
3 Inmates Killed in 1 Week as Feds Sue Alabama Over Prisons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Three men have been killed in apparent inmate-on-inmate assaults in Alabama prisons this month. The prison system says the killings happened from May 4 through May 8 at Fountain, Limestone and Bullock prisons. One man, 23-year-old Ian Rettig, died the day before he was set to be released. No one has been charged in the deaths,…
