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What the Tech? What Is Reddit?

At 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, Dallas Mavericks’ owner and business shark Mark Cuban answered questions on Reddit. Thousands of members of the sub reddit r/wallstreetbets asked their questions about GameStop, AMC and Nokia stocks as well as questions about the Securities and Exchange Commission and the stock trading app Robinhood. Within minutes, the price of a single share of GameStop…

What the Tech? How to Preserve Old Family Films

If you were around during the ‘70s and early 80’s you may have watched family films on…well, film! Instead of the smartphone cameras, we have today many families had an 8mm or Super 8 film camera to capture vacations and family reunions. Once the films were developed your family might have hung a bedsheet on a wall and watched the…

Alabama solidifies top Draft Class, Auburn adds several including Carver’s Gaston

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football announced the addition of Terrion Arnold and Camar Wheaton to its 2021 recruiting class during the February signing period on Wednesday. The two players join the Crimson Tide’s 25 student-athletes from the early signing period in December to bring Alabama’s total to 27 in the 2021 class. Alabama’s 2021 signing class ranks No. 1 nationally…

2021 Hangout Music Festival Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

2019 Hangout Music Festival/Source: Hangout Music Festival A popular music festival in Gulf Shores has been postponed. Organizers say that the Hangout Music Festival that was originally set for May 21-23, 2021, was postponed due to the ongoing pandemic. The Festival made the announcement on social media Wednesday afternoon. Organizers say they are exploring options for a 2021 Hangout event…

Ivey Q&A: Governor discusses gambling, prisons and COVID

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she will not negotiate a compact with a federal Native American tribe unless voters approve expanded gambling. Ivey sat down with reporters Wednesday and said that state voters should have the final say over whether to expand casino offerings or create a state lottery. The Republican governor also defended her decision…

Reward Offered in Car Theft at Brewbaker Motors

Brewbaker Motors is offering a $1,000 reward to help solve the theft of a vehicle from the dealership on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery. According to CrimeStoppers, on Sunday, January 17, surveillance video captured a white SUV driving onto the property and parking. A male got out the vehicle, broke into the dealership and stole keys to vehicles on the lot….

Gambling, virus bills before lawmakers in 2021

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama lawmakers are beginning the 2021 regular session. Republican Sen. Del Marsh said Tuesday that he hopes to introduce his planned lottery and gambling bill as soon as possible. Marsh said he believes voters are “ready to address this issue.” Republican lawmakers have said a top priority will be legislation to shield companies and others from…

Home Catches Fire Wednesday Morning on West Patton Avenue in Montgomery

Wednesday morning a single-story home on the 400 block of W. Patton Avenue caught fire. Firemen responded to the residence at approximately 7:24 a.m. The home was covered in smoke, units were able to contain the fire leaving the home with moderate damage there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Categories: News Tags:…

Biden Pays Respects to Capitol Officer as He Lies in Honor

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden pay their respects to the late U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick. (Erin Schaff/The New York Times via AP, Pool) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden and the first lady are among those who have paid their respects to slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick as he lay in honor in the…

Warmer Days Ahead

WARMER WEDNESDAY: After the freezing start to the day, we will again see a day full of sunshine and it will be a bit warmer. Highs today will be in the mid and upper 50s. RAIN RETURNS: Thursday will be dry but an approaching cold front will cause clouds to increase through the day and highs surge into the mid…