Apple, Google, and Amazon’s decision to effectively shut down the social media platform “Parler” has resulted in cries that free speech and the first amendment is under attack by big tech. The social media platform often referred to as “Twitter for the Right” was removed from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store over the weekend. Amazon booted Parler…
Go ahead and admit it, using an app to swap faces with famous people is a lot of fun. Reface is the latest crazy popular face-swapping app that uses artificial intelligence to take someone’s selfie and place it in photos and videos of famous actors, actresses, singers, and other famous people. It’s been downloaded over 50 million times from the…
Troy University Police Department is on the scene of a body found on the campus of Troy University. University officials say the body of a male student was found near Malone Hall and Sorrell Chapel. Here is a statement from the university: Troy University Police and City of Troy Police are conducting a death investigation on Friday morning after the…
A new round of road improvement projects has been announced through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP-II). The project funds road projects of local interest, proposed by one or more local governments, related to the state-maintained highway system. The Rebuild Alabama Act requires ATRIP-II to set aside at least $30 million from the Alabama Department of Transporation’s share…
COLD FRONT OVERNIGHT: Clouds returned quickly overnight as a cold front is moving through the state overnight. Some scattered light showers have been working across the state, but with limited moisture, these have been light and spotty with most locations remaining dry. For our Friday, the sky should become sunny and it will be a cooler day with highs in…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Four University of Alabama football players announced at a press conference on Thursday afternoon that they will forego their senior seasons to enter the 2021 NFL Draft. Alabama’s NFL early entrants, Christian Barmore, Mac Jones, Patrick Surtain II and Jaylen Waddle declare for the draft. Dylan Moses would later do the same by making his announcement on…
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Posting something controversial on social media is risky. Whether it’s about protests, conspiracy theories, masks, religion, or college football you can alienate, offend and anger some people you like in real life. According to MentalHelp.net, social media is a breeding ground for conversations that make you and other people angry. You can defriend or block them forever, or keep them…
Alabama is still in phase 1-A of vaccinations , which includes healthcare workers and long term care facility residents. Earlier this week the state began allowing people 75 years old and up, and certain first responders such as EMT’s to receive vaccinations. So far Alabama has received around 300,000 doses of the vaccine, and not everyone who is eligible is…
A Georgia-based family style restaurant will open its first location in Alabama in the spring. Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors said Buffalo’s Cafe will open in Eastchase. The restaurant offers fresh buffalo-style chicken wings and sauces in a family-friendly restaurant environment. In addition to wings, the restaurant carries an extensive menu featuring burgers, tacos, salads, rice bowls and more. “Buffalo’s…
