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What the Tech? App of the Day: Skiplagged

It’s nice to begin thinking about taking a vacation again. As COVID cases continue to drop many people are planning a vacation for later this year. Of course, we all want to find the best deals and a controversial smartphone app claims to search for and discover deals you’d never find otherwise. Skiplagged searches for “Hidden Cities” or deals on…

Suspect in Thanksgiving 2018 Galleria Mall Shooting Indicted on Assault Charges

Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the indictment of Erron Martez Dequan Brown, 23, of Birmingham. Brown faces two assault charges for his role in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover. The shooting occurred on Thanksgiving day in 2018. The Attorney General’s office presented evidence to a Jefferson County grand jury which resulted in Brown indictment on February…

One Adult, Two Juveniles Arrested in Wetumpka Theft Investigation

The Wetumpka Police Department have made arrests in a Burglary and Theft Investigation. Wetumpka police identified Tanner Lovvorn, of Titus as a suspect in the investigation. Police also arrested two juvenile suspects.   Police say a Crimstoppers tip lead to the arrests of the three suspects. All three males face Burglary 3rd and Theft of Property 4th charges   Categories:…

Auburn University Student Newspaper to Stop Print Publishing

Auburn University’s student newspaper says it will cease printing after 127 years and become an online-only publication. The Auburn Plainsman announced the change in an online editorial that said it had “reached a breaking point” a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. The editorial cites a lack of foot traffic, printing costs and changes in the journalism industry as being part…

Safe from the Storm: How Are Watches and Warnings Issued?

This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama. As part of that, Alabama News Network wants to make sure you’re always prepared for severe weather. Weather Authority Meteorologist Ryan Stinnett shows you who issues severe weather watches and warnings and how meteorologists and emergency officials stay in constant contact with each other any time there is a severe weather outbreak….

Town of Hayneville Receives Over $62,000 in COVID-19 Funding

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded the Town of Hayneville with COVID-19 funding. Governor Ivey awarded the West Alabama town with $62,009.68 to assist with the outbreak. The funding is part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES” Act). Research shows that rural areas in Alabama have some of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases, due…

The Flash – SEASON PREMIERE TONIGHT

Watch the SEASON PREMIERE of The Flash TONIGHT at 8/7c on your local CW Montgomery!

When an experiment to save Barry’s (Grant Gustin) speed backfires, Nash Wells (Tom Cavanagh) searches for a way to save The Flash and comes up with a dangerous plan. Meanwhile, Iris (Candice Patton) makes a startling realization inside the Mirrorverse and Cecile (Danielle Nicolet) faces off with Rosa Dillon (guest star Ashley Rickards). Watch the SEASON PREMIERE of The Flash Wednesday, March 2 at 8/7c on your local CW Montgomery!

Fauci: Whatever Vaccine is Available, Take it

 (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says if a coronavirus vaccine is available, regardless of which one, take it. The top U.S. infectious disease expert told NBC on Thursday a third vaccine becoming available “is nothing but good news” and would help control the pandemic. U.S. regulators announced Wednesday that Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine offers strong…

Lawmaker Seeks Harsher Penalties for Riots

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama lawmaker is proposing tougher penalties for rioters. Republican Rep. Allen Treadaway, a retired Birmingham assistant police chief, on Wednesday introduced the bill that would make it a felony to knowingly participate in a riot that turned violent or destructive. Treadaway said he began drafting the bill after a summer protest in Birmingham turned destructive…