Teenagers have been lying about their age for generations. Younger kids are lying about their birth date now more than ever as they lie to get an account on TikTok, Snapchat, or any of the other social media accounts that require users to be 13 years old or older. Adults should be lying about their age online as well but…
If I hear one more person complain about the cold weather. Seriously, I’ve been complaining too. Whenever I leave the house I have to remember a hat, gloves, and boots. Then I have to scrape ice or snow off the windshield and I’m doing all of those things carrying an expensive smartphone. I forget sometimes that the device in my…
Smartphones are incredibly helpful, but they’re often a distraction from getting things done. How many times have you sat down to read a book, worked on a project, or just sit in silence only to have your smartphone ding with a notification, and the next thing you know you’ve spent 45 minutes doom-scrolling through social media or replying to emails?…
Alabama is asking a judge to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit over state prison conditions. The state argues that examples of violence cited in the case do not rise to the level of a constitutional violation. In a Monday court filing, an attorney for Alabama argued the federal lawsuit makes sweeping generalizations about state prison conditions based on isolated examples….
An Elmore County community is morning the loss of a lifelong resident. Bush’s Grocery Store owner Charles LaVoyde Bush died on Monday, February 15, at the age of 84. Bush’s Grocery Store has been a staple in the Town of Eclectic for 77 years. The store opened in 1944. Bush lost a battle with cancer and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted learning, and increased inequities in the community. Montgomery leaders are hoping that new summer program will help students who have fallen behind to catch up. The Montgomery Education Foundation has partnered with Montgomery Parks and Recreation to support local students in their academic, social, and emotional recovery. It’s called the LEAPS summer learning program and…
Due to weather conditions, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announces that the COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Selma on Thursday, February 18, Â has been moved from Bloch Park to Wallace Community College, 300 Earl Goodwin Parkway, Selma. The clinic will be indoors from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Both first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be…
With only four regular season games left, the seeds are set for the 2021 SSAC Men’s Basketball Championship, presented by Newk’s Eatery. Faulkner (Ala.) claimed the East Division Championship, while Stillman (Ala.) locked down the West Division Crown. The tournament runs Feb. 24-27 at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, with all tickets being sold online beginning Friday, Feb. 19 and…
Artist Rendering of College of Health Sciences – Faulkner University Faulkner University is working to transform the former Burlington Coat Factory store on Atlanta Highway into its new College of Health Sciences. They are providing new photos of the work that is underway. Crews with Marshall Design-Building LLC have been working since October on the new space after Burlington Coat…
The Southeastern Conference has announced the postponement of four women’s basketball and three men’s basketball games on Thursday due to the icy weather that is moving throughout the region this week. Make-up dates for these games have not been determined at this time. SEC Women’s Basketball Postponements: Thursday, February 18 Ole Miss at Arkansas Auburn at Mississippi State LSU at…
