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What the Tech? Window Swap Gives You a New View

Sitting in front of a computer monitor all day can eventually take its toll on our moods and psyche. Maybe your home office has no windows or you’re just sick and tired of looking out at the same old’ backyard. What if you could open a window somewhere else in the world? If you can’t travel this summer, a clever…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Depop

If your teenager is like most all other teenagers, their closet could use some minimizing. While adults use apps like ThredUp and Poshmark to sell unwanted items, teenagers have fallen in love with the app “Depop”. It’s part Ebay, part Instagram and part Pinterest. It’s one of the easiest ways to shop for clothes online and it has millions of…

Many Restaurants Reopen with Outdoor Dining Option

Many restaurants across the country have been able to reopen this summer by moving their seating outside. While outdoor dining is popular, it comes with challenges for both diners and restaurant owners. A meal at your favorite restaurant looks a bit different these days. Tables cover sidewalks and, in some places, fill the streets. “I’ve been stuck in my apartment…

Victim Identified in Oakleigh Road Murder, Montgomery Police Searching for Suspect

On Sunday, June 28, around 11:40 a.m., Montgomery Police Patrol units responded to the 5900 Block of Oakleigh Road regarding a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Keshon Gardner and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The Montgomery Police Department is seeking assistance from the public into the Murder Investigation of Keshon Gardner. If you…

More Numerous Showers and Storms Expected

TODAY/FRIDAY: Moisture levels will remain high allowing for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms both today and tomorrow. Of course, rain and storms can occur at anytime in this air mass, but most of the activity occurs during the peak heating of the day from 1:00PM until 11:00PM. With more clouds at times and better rain chances, heat levels back…

Montgomery Is On Pace for Deadliest Year in Decades

Montgomery now has 41 murders and is on pace to have one of its deadliest years to date. The uptick in violent crime and murders has many residents concerned and even afraid. Police Chief Ernest Finley says the department is working hard to control what they can when it comes to violent crime, but officers cannot be everywhere at all…

Jack’s Giving Away Free Coffee to Teachers at All Locations on August 17-21

Jack’s Family Restaurants celebrates teachers as they head back to school – whether virtually or in-person – with free coffee at all Jack’s locations August 17–21, no purchase necessary. All teachers can receive their free coffee from Jack’s, in the drive-thru or in the restaurant, Monday through Friday until 9 a.m. with a valid school ID. Teachers can choose between…

Montgomery PD Releases Video of Murder Suspect in West Fairview Avenue Shooting

On Sunday, July 26, at around 10:00 p.m., Montgomery Police Patrol units responded to the 2200 Block of West Fairview Ave. regarding a subject suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Lee Ziegler. He was pronounced deceased on the scene. The Montgomery Police Department is seeking assistance from the public into the Murder Investigation of Ziegler….

Lawyer for Johnston Taylor Files Motion for Judge to Recuse Himself from Trial

Graphic from Auburn University One of the attorneys representing Johnston Taylor, the teen charged with the death of Auburn announcer, Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula, has filed a motion for the judge in the trial to recuse himself. Taylor’s attorney, Tommy Spina, filed the motion on August 10. Spina stated in the motion that the reasoning is “based on…