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What the Tech? How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone

I guess it’s happened to most of us at some point. You go to take a photo or shoot video on your smartphone and you get a pop-up message that there’s no more room on the device. It’s not good getting caught by surprise like that as you might miss a special moment you’d like to have a photo or…

Apple Warns Investors Coronavirus in China Will Cut iPhone Production, Sales

Apple Inc. is warning investors that it won’t meet its second-quarter financial guidance because the viral outbreak in China has cut production of iPhones. The Cupertino, California-based company says all of its iPhone manufacturing facilities are outside Hubei province, and all have been reopened, but production is ramping up slowly. The company says demand for iPhones is also down in…

Opelika Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Auburn Man

On Monday, Feb. 17, Auburn police arrested Demarrius Travell Bridges, 23, of Opelika on a felony warrant. He has been charged with attempted murder. The arrest is the result of an investigation into a shooting that occurred Sunday, Feb. 16, at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South College Street. The victim, a 22-year-old male from Auburn, sustained…

Byrne Fights to Make Senate Runoff in Crowded Field

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne said he expects to make the GOP runoff in the race for U.S. Senate. Byrne is part of a crowded field that includes former Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville. The three-term congressman is giving up his safe congressional seat to run for the Senate seat now held by U.S….

12 Years Later: Remembering the EF-3 Tornado that Hit Prattville in 2008

Monday, February 17 marked the 12-year anniversary of an EF-3 tornado hitting Prattville. According to the National Weather Service, 50 people were injured and an estimated 200 homes and 40 businesses were damaged or destroyed during the storm. Winds were estimated to have been around 155 mph. The tornado also crossed into Elmore County near Millbrook.  No injuries or major…

Alabama Men’s Basketball Sweeps SEC Weekly Honors for First Time in Program History

Two University of Alabama men’s basketball players have won the league’s weekly awards as guard Kira Lewis Jr. was named the Southeastern Conference’s Player of the Week and guard Jaden Shackelford earned the league’s Freshman of the Week, which were both announced by the conference office Monday. It marks the first time in program history that the Crimson Tide has swept the weekly honors…

Severe Weather Awareness Week Is Underway in Alabama

Source: Lauren Goldman Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed this week as Alabama Severe Weather Awareness Week. This leads up to the state sales tax holiday weekend on severe weather preparedness items, which takes place from Feb. 21-23. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, everyone is encouraged to conduct a personal tornado safety drill. The National Weather Service says this drill will be…

Man Suspected of Pouring Scalding Hot Liquid on Family Member Wanted by Police

The Montgomery Sheriff’s Office has notified CrimeStoppers of a subject wanted for felony Domestic Violence warrants. Alnekeo Davis is wanted for Domestic Violence Assault 1st degree. Davis reportedly caused serious physical injury by means of a scalding liquid thrown on the victim, who was a family member. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Alnekeo Davis, please immediately…

Body of Elderly Scottsboro Man Found Inside Car in Flooded Creek

Authorities have recovered the body of an 82-year-old man inside a car that was swept into a flooded creek earlier this month. An Alabama Law Enforcement Agency statement says the body of Raymond Edwards of Scottsboro, was found Sunday afternoon by a diver. He was still inside his vehicle. Hikers had reported seeing someone gesture from a vehicle as it…

Wet at Times this Week

More of the same for our Monday as the sky will feature more clouds than sun, but temps will be warmer with highs in the mid to upper 60s. A few showers are likely through the day, but rain becomes more widespread tonight as a warm front lifts north across the state. RAIN, SOME STORMS: A cold front moves into…