What the Tech App of the Day: Google Maps
You’re probably already using Google Maps for driving, but did you know it can also help you walk in unfamiliar areas?
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What the Tech: Do you really need a VPN?
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, masks your real IP address and makes it appear as though you are browsing from somewhere else as a way to protect your location.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: AOL ending dial-up internet service
AOL’s dial-up internet is finally taking its last bow.
AP Preseason Top 25: Texas No. 1, Alabama No. 8, with 10 SEC teams ranked
For the first time, Texas is No. 1 in an AP Top 25 preseason poll.
Students at Prattville High School start new school year
The senior class got the day started with Senior Ride-In.
Baptist Health, UAB finalize agreement with UnitedHealthcare
Baptist Health and UAB Medicine have announced that they have finalized a new three-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare
Reward offered in 2019 Montgomery homicide
Officials say around 7:07 a.m. on March 11, officers responded to the 2800 block of Fairwest Street after receiving a call that a person had been shot.Â
Two-A-Days: Benjamin Russell
Following a 5-6 season a year ago, the Benjamin Russell Wildcats have a new head coach. Kirk Johnson takes over the program after leading the Catholic Knights to back to back state titles.
Two-A-Days: Bullock County
After a 5-6 season just a year ago, the Hornets are ready to add more games to the win column this year.
Move-in day for Troy University students
Action 8 News was in Troy Saturday as students were moving into their dorms just days before the new semester starts.
