Never before have so many Americans had a second job. Not the kind of second-job that you might picture, but a side-gig or side-hustle. A job where they call the shots. Many times those side-gigs turn into a full-time career. If that’s the kind of thing you’ve been dreaming of, there’s an app you should check out. Upwork is an…
You find an iPhone in a coffee shop or club. It’s locked with a passcode and the owner is nowhere to be found. You may be able to find out who owns the phone and contact them without even touching it. This is a feature in Siri meant to help people who lose their phones and it works. However, you…
If you’re tired of hearing “are we there yet?” you’ll want to make sure the kids have a smartphone or tablet with them in the backseat. No matter how you feel about kids and smartphones, for long vacation car rides, the smartphone maybe your best friend. If you’ll be traveling with young kids this spring and summer, I’ve got a…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is warning its customers about national Coronavirus scams. These are tips that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has provided to us: Scam Warning Signs: Door to door solicitation for any testing and prescribing for COVID -19; (tell individual(s) you are not interested, and you will contact your physician).  Phone calls…
Despite the coronavirus the 2020 census is in full swing. Gov. Ivey encouraged all Alabamians to participate during the official kick-off on March 13. Copies have already been sent in the mail but for the first time in history, you can now participate online. Candy Capel, the Census Manager in Montgomery says nothing has changed due to the coronavirus but…
The Federal Trade Commission is warning the public of scammers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Scammers are taking advantage of the fear surrounding the virus. The FTC and the FDA are warning people to check your sources and watch for emails claiming to be from the Center for Disease Control and prevention or the World Health Organization and ignore offers for…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has been notified that an administrative employee tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first confirmed case within the ADOC. Due to HIPAA restrictions and security concerns, the ADOC will not release the name of the individual or the facility at which they work. As of now, there are no positive COVID-19 cases reported…
**UPDATE** Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger confirms the capture and arrest of Allen Dale Stromberg, by the US Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force. The Marshals were able to apprehend Stromberg in Prattville, Thursday afternoon. Stromberg was wanted by the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office on the charges of Rape 1st Degree and Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than…
Attorney General Steve Marshall warns those who would seek to illegally profit from the current public health emergency that Alabama’s price gouging law has been activated. On March 13, Governor Kay Ivey declared a State Public Health Emergency in Alabama relating to the appearance of the 2019 novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. Alabama’s price gouging law comes into effect when…
Butler County Commissioners have approved a resolution to declare a State of Emergency. The Courthouse and other County offices will be closed to the General Public starting Friday, March 20, at 4:00pm till Monday April 6. The general public can still call, email, fax, or mail to the courthouse and other county offices. Phone numbers: 334-382-3521 Circuit Clerk 334-382-3512 Probate…
