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LACEUP Highlights – Week Ten

AHSAA Football Scoreboard Friday Results (includes Thursday’s scores) CLASS 7A Austin 49, Bob Jones 7 Daphne 50, Baker 25 Dothan 35, Smiths Station 31 Enterprise 38, Auburn 27 Fairhope 45, Alma Bryant 19 Grissom 31, Florence 6 Hewitt-Trussville 51, Oak Mountain 21 James Clemens 49, Albertville 7 Mary Montgomery 1, Davidson 0, forfeit Prattville 31, Jeff Davis 14 Spain Park 35,…

What the Tech? App of the Day: TouchRetouch

Millions of photos are taken every day. Now that we all have a smartphone in our pocket, it’s easy to quickly snap a picture of a special moment. How many times do you notice later that there’s something or someone in the background that’s keeping the photo from being perfect? There are many photo editing apps available to remove unwanted…

What the Tech? Why Boring Videos Are a Hit on YouTube

At a time when everywhere we turn there is bad news, shocking images or social media posts that prompt all kinds of feelings and emotions, maybe the best way to get away from it all, is to cue up some of the most boring videos of all time. An entire genre of “oddly satisfying videos” is exploding on YouTube, perhaps…

What the Tech? Better Ways to Return Items to Amazon

Prime Day 2020 was another big success and while Amazon has not released any numbers of overall sales, the company did announce the 48-hour sales event was big for small and medium businesses in its stores. If you made a purchase or multiple purchases during Prime Days, October 13th-14th, you may still have not received your package. So what’s up?…

What the Tech? Can an iPad Replace a Laptop?

I’m often asked if an iPad can replace a laptop. Apple’s been saying it can since Steve Jobs introduced the first iPad 10 years ago. It’s never lived up to that promise though because there’s only so much Apple can do with a thin tablet. There are no USB inputs or SD card slots. The newest iPads only have one…

Wetumpka Elementary Renames Building After Educational Figure

Elmore County school officials honored the late Welton B. Doby by renaming their activity center after him on Friday, Oct. 23. This comes 50 years after integration of Alabama schools made officials change the school’s original name, which was named after Mr. Doby, to what it is now, Wetumpka Elementary. Former W. B. Doby students say they are proud of…

$37 Million in Federal Grants Awarded to Alabama for Rural High-Speed Internet

If you live in one of the more remote locations of Alabama high-speed internet access may be available soon. On Thursday the USDA announced they would be investing $37 Million in high speed broadband in rural Alabama. The $37 Million in grants will bring high speed broadband internet connectivity to more than 20,000 people , 250 farms, and dozens of…

President Trump and Joe Biden Squared Off One Last Time Before The 2020 Election

President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – It was debate night for President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. They’ve squared off in Nashville in their final face-to-face confrontation before the…

Alabama National Fair Raises Money for Local Charities

The Alabama National Fair wrapped up on Sunday, Oct. 18, with a successful turnout despite the pandemic and mother nature. Things looked a little different this year, with no indoor activities, vendors, less rides, and limited attendance. Though, Garrett Coliseum was still open to nearly 7,000 residents each day. The fair is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Kiwanis…