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ASU Baseball: Lewis named SWAC Hitter of the Week

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama State junior first baseman Chris Lewis was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Hitter of the Week after his performance this week, announced by the conference office Friday afternoon. For more ASU Hornet news, visit AlabamaNews.Net!

More Severe Storms Possible Through 9PM

Today’s second round of strong to severe storms is expected to continue until 9PM for Central and South Alabama. Storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and perhaps some tornadoes. These storms are more scattered in nature and will develop ahead of the cold front approaching the state. Ahead of the front, the air is expected to…

Early Saturday Morning Update on the Severe Weather Threat

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Southwest Alabama until 9AM as the severe weather threat continues this morning. Some storms could be capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes this morning. Also, heavy rainfall will continue to fall. TWO ROUNDS OF STORMS EXPECTED TODAY: A dynamic storm system is allowing for the threat of severe storms…

Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Ban on Transgender Athletes

FILE – Gov. Kay Ivey Alabama is the latest state to ban transgender girls from playing on female public school sports teams. Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed legislation that says public K-12 schools cannot allow a “biological male” to participate on a female team. Idaho last year became the first state to pass such a ban, but it faces…

U.S. to Resume Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines Despite Rare Blood Clot Risk

FILE – (Johnson & Johnson via AP) U.S. health officials have lifted an 11-day pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations following a recommendation by an expert panel. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday the benefits of the single-dose COVID-19 shot outweigh a rare risk of blood clots. Panel members said it’s critical that younger women…

The Final Zoo Weekend for the Month of April 2021

This weekend will be the last for the Montgomery Zoo’s “Zoo Weekend”. In the past it has been a single weekend event, but because of the pandemic, the Zoo decided to host the event each Saturday in April. With the final weekend approaching we spoke to officials to find out what to expect this coming Sunday. “we’re looking forward to…

What the Tech? What’s New with Apple iPhone iOS 14.5

Apple’s new iPhone operating system is almost here. iOS 14.5 was expected in March by many people (myself included) and then in early April. When that didn’t happen, I expected to hear an update and roundup of the new features at Apple’s press event on Tuesday. iOS 14.5 was overshadowed in a big way by Apple’s announcements of new iPads,…

What the Tech? App of the Day: HeardThat

I’ve seen a lot of apps in the past few years browsing the app stores for super fun “App of the Day” features. I haven’t seen many apps as impressive as “HeardThat”, a brand new app for iOS and Android that helps people hear conversations in a noisy environment. I first heard about “HeardThat” at CES 2020 in Las Vegas….