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What the Tech? More Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

If your mother is going to be quarantined this Mother’s Day, you should order something now to help her pass the time. With gyms and fitness centers closed, mom might be looking to take some fitness classes at home. The Mirror allows you to join in a class with other Mirror owners, led by a real live instructor who can…

Montgomery Delegation Votes Yes to Ad Valorem Tax

CORRECTION: This story was edited on 5/9/2020 to reflect the property tax increase would be 12 mils, as opposed to the previous reported 18.5 mils. On Tuesday a House Committee made of the Montgomery delegation approved a bill that would increase property taxes for education in Montgomery County. The Ad Valorem Tax Bill narrowly passed along party lines with a…

Alabama National Guard Performs Flyovers Over Local Hospitals

The Alabama National Guard performed a flyover Tuesday to salute those serving to support COVID-19 response efforts. The 187th Redtails stationed at Dannelly Field honored medical workers with a flyover at Jackson Hospital, Baptist East and South in Montgomery. Hundreds also came out to show their support for those on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. WATCH: The…

Missing Selma Woman Last Seen on Hardie Avenue

The Selma Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is currently looking for a missing person. Deborah Ann Moore, 35, was last seen in the East Selma area in the 2500 block of Hardie Avenue on Saturday May 2, around 12:30 am. The victim is about (5’1” in Height and weighs 174 pounds). She was last seen wearing a gray top and bottom…

Eastdale Road Shooting Leaves Victim in Critical Condition

On Monday, May 4, around 10:30 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 500 block of Eastdale Road South in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, police made contact with the victim who had sustained several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and remains in critical condition. No further information is…

Jackson Hospital Visitor Restrictions Remain in Place

Governor Kay Ivey issued a “Safer At Home” order effective at 5pm on Thursday, April 30. In accordance, Jackson Hospital is continuing its policy to prohibit visitors at this time. The restrictions remain as follows: No Visitations will be allowed into the hospital. Delivery personnel are not permitted into the hospital. One visitor per patient will be permitted into the…

WANTED: Inmate Escapes from Butler County Jail in Greenville

Jerome Sharp is wanted by the Alabama Department of Corrections for Escape. Sharp escaped around 5:00 a.m. from the Butler County Jail on Monday, May 4, by disabling a fence gate locking mechanism. Sharp had been in custody with the Butler County Sheriff’s Office for a Domestic Violence Assault charge with a firearm. Because of the new arrest, Sharp’s Alabama…

ASU to Serve as Site for COVID-19 Testing

Alabama State University has partnered with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) to provide free COVID-19 testing for residents of a local housing community. President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., made the announcement on Monday, May 4, that a drive-up clinic for eligible residents of the William B. Paterson Court Housing Community will be…

What the Tech? Solutions to Slow WiFi

As many Americans continue to work from home and students continue to be taught online through Zoom meetings or something else, internet speeds have become a big concern. Several viewers have contacted me saying their WiFi has slowed to the point they can’t work effectively from a home office. Why has your speed slowed? There are a few possible reasons…