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A Much Cooler Weather Pattern

FINE FALL FRIDAY: Drier and cooler air settled into Alabama overnight, and our Friday promises to be a delightful day of weather. Now we some clouds this morning, but those will give way to ample sunshine by this afternoon. It remains breezy at times and noticeably cooler as highs today will be in the 60s. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: For the…

Maxwell’s 908th Airlift Wing Unveils ASU Nose Art

Maxwell’s 908th Airlift Wing unveiled its new nose art with Alabama State University’s artwork. Senior leaders from both ASU and Maxwell’s 908th joined to host the unveiling ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29. “This aircraft is now going to be known as the ASU plane and this plane is going to go all around the world. So people are going to…

ADPH Partners with Eastdale Mall in Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic

The Alabama Department of Public Health partnered with Eastdale Mall to hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic. The five minute process included residents driving in, giving their background information, and getting the flu shot. ADPH officials are encouraging all Alabamians to get their flu shot as it will keep more families healthy and safe. For more information visit here. Categories:…

Some Schools to Remain Closed Friday

Hurricane Zeta may be long gone from Alabama, but the aftermath is causing some school systems to close again on Friday. Autauga County Schools, Butler County Schools and Elmore County Schools will be closed. Pike Road Schools will be teaching remotely. The reason is the widespread power outages and other issues the storm caused. The schools plan to reopen Monday….

What the Tech? Big Companies May Be Tracking You

Halloween is a spooky time of year and some people might get a fright just opening an app on their smartphone. We’re all aware that the big tech companies track our lives online and in real life, but it’s pretty scary when you see what data and information these companies keep all in one place. Like your Google searches. Everything…

What the Tech? How to Use Technology This Halloween

Now that many cities and communities have canceled trick-or-treating you may be looking for other ways to enjoy the holiday with your kids or your friends. Fortunately, we have some really cool tech tools that can make Halloween during a pandemic a happy memory. If your kids want to share or show off their costumes to their friends consider hosting…

Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Crash

Montgomery police are investigating a wreck that killed one person this morning. At about 6:15 a.m., police and fire medics responded to the area of East South Boulevard and Boneparte Boulevard on a two-vehicle crash that involved a pickup truck and an SUV. In the pickup, police say the driver had life-threatening injuries, and was taken to a hospital for…

Trinity Wins Class 3A Volleyball State Championship

BIRMINGHAM – Trinity hadn’t won a state volleyball championship since 1994. That drought ended Thursday. The Wildcats (24-8) defeated Plainview of Rainsville 25-15, 25-13, 25-18 at the Birmingham Crossplex’s Bill Harris Arena in the Class 3A championship match. Coach Sarah Dubberly’s squad won the school’s first state volleyball title since 1994. “This is such a special group,” Dubberly said. “It’s truly incredible…