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What the Tech? FTC Warns of Scam Involving COVID-19 Vaccine Surveys

As further proof that cyber-criminals will stop at nothing to scam you, the Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about emails offering rewards for information about the COVID-19 vaccine. The emails offer rewards or prizes for participating in a survey that’s supposed to take a few minutes to complete. “Right now, we are offering a rewards program for adults who…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Bandcamp

One of the best things about smartphones is the ability to listen to music anywhere and everywhere. While Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and Amazon Music are the most popular streaming services they don’t pay a whole lot to the artists for playing their music. Just a fraction of a penny goes to the artist when someone streams their song. That…

40 Years Ago: President Reagan Shot in Washington, DC

President Ronald Reagan being shoved into the President’s limousine by secret service agents after being shot outside a Washington hotel Monday, March 30, 1981. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds) It was 40 years ago today, March 30, 1981, that President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded in Washington, DC, in an assassination attempt. The shooting was captured by TV cameras, which were…

Ivey: Alabama Face Mask Mandate Will End April 9 Despite Biden Request

A spokeswoman for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state’s mask mandate will end April 9 despite the president’s request for states to reinstate them. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said Monday that we are moving towards personal responsibility and not government mandates. President Joe Biden and a top health official on Monday appealed for mask requirements and other restrictions to…

Rain/Storms Return; Frosty Friday Morning

RAIN/STORMS RETURN: Our winds become southerly today and moisture levels start to rise allowing clouds to increase ahead of an approaching cold front. A few showers and storms are possible across the state by the afternoon, highs today will be in the mid to upper 70s. Tomorrow, the cold front will move into Alabama bringing a band of showers and…

Montgomery Public Schools Returning to Face to Face Learning Next Week

Students are officially returning to face to face learning on Monday, April 5th. Roughly 7,000 students have submitted paperwork stating that they will be returning to the classroom. Even though face to face is coming back, the option for virtual learning is still in affect. MPS officials say they anticipate for the fall to be 100% face to face like…

Montgomery Sheriff’s Department Locate Man on Gibson Hills Road, Launch Death Investigation

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a death. Authorities located a man in the 900 block Gibson Hills Drive in Montgomery County. Police say this happened Monday afternoon. As of now they don’t think there was any foul play. The investigation into the death continues. Categories: News Tags: Gibson Hill Drive, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department

BTW-Magnet School Students to Have Artwork Displayed at Freedom Riders Museum

The Legacy of Good Trouble is hosting a an art exhibit to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides. The theme for the 60th Anniversary is “Passing the Torch”. The art exhibit opens on April 1. Booker T. Washington- Magnet School students’ created art pieces that were judged by professional artists. Their artwork demonstrated their readiness to carry forward…

UPDATE: Millbrook Stabbing Suspect Turns Himself Into Police

The Millbrook Police Department says Robert Earl Thomas, who was wanted for Assault 2nd turned himself on Monday. The incident occurred in the 3000 block of Grandview Road. Police say Thomas allegedly stabbed a person and fled the scene on Saturday. Thomas is being held in the Elmore County Jail on $15,000 bond. Categories: Crime, News Tags: fugitive, Millbrook Police,…