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Montgomery Investing $500,000 to Repair Three Long-Neglected Community Centers

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Funding has been made available to begin extensive repair work at three long neglected Montgomery community centers. Under the leadership of Mayor Steven L. Reed, the City of Montgomery will invest more than half a million dollars into the three facilities with the most substantial longstanding issues, Capitol Heights, Houston Hill and McIntyre Community Centers, answering the call to shore…

Gov. Ivey Announces Mazda Toyota Manufacturing to Boost Alabama Investment by $830 Million

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Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM), the joint venture between automakers Mazda Motor Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp., plans to make an additional $830 million investment to incorporate new cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to its production lines and provide enhanced training to its workforce of up to 4,000 employees. “Toyota’s presence in Alabama continues to build…

Gov. Ivey Awards $800,000 Grant to Increase State Trooper Presence on Alabama Highways

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Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded an $800,000 grant to increase the presence of state troopers on Alabama’s highways and improve highway safety. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program funds for year-round patrols to enforce traffic speeds and take dangerous drivers off the roads. “My desire is that all drivers on Alabama roads obey our…

WANTED: Police Say Three Men Scammed Millbrook Wal-Mart Out of Several Thousand Dollars Worth of Merchandise

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The Millbrook Police Department released photos of unknown males wanted in reference to a Theft By Deception investigation. On June 24, three unknown males entered Wal-Mart in Millbrook and scammed the cashier out of several thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise. They were possibly driving a new model (2019-2020) Toyota Camry, Silver in color. Investigators are hoping that someone will…

What the Tech? Shop for Cheap Tablets and Phones

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Could a student use a tablet instead of a laptop for school? That’s a question I’m hearing frequently now that elementary, middle, and high school kids will be going to school from home and attending classes virtually. Buying every student in your house a new laptop will cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars (depending on how many kids you…

What the Tech? Window Swap Gives You a New View

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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