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Alabama Records First Vaping-Related Death

The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed the state’s first death from a vaping-associated injury. The death involved a man from East Alabama whose identity hasn’t been released. The death comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues its investigation of an outbreak of lung injury associated with vaping that involves several states. The CDC is…

Smashing Record Highs One Day at a Time

Montgomery reached 101° yesterday, smashing the record high of 95° set in 1954, but also that 101° was the hottest ever recorded temperature in the city for the month of October. Sadly over the next few days, this new record remains in jeopardy. The very strong upper-ridge remains in place overhead allowing for the very hot and dry weather pattern…

What the Tech? Is Your Security Camera Being Hacked?

Security cameras are great because we can watch what’s happening at home on our smartphone from anywhere. But a report from a consumer watchdog group in the UK found some of the most popular cameras for sale on Amazon could let anyone watch what’s going on, from their phone. The investigation by the consumer review team at “Which?” discovered a…

What the Tech? Get Help Hearing TV and Conversations

I don’t know how many times I’ve asked “what did she say?” while watching television. It’s usually during one of those shows like “Downton Abby” or a movie with lots of special effects and a loud soundtrack. But there are other times I want to hear what’s playing on TV and can’t turn up the volume. Like watching a ballgame…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Kitchen Stories

There may be as many cooking apps to choose from as there are any other category. Most do the same thing: meal ideas, shopping lists and step-by-step directions. Kitchen Stories is a cooking and recipe app that’s a little different. First up, it’s a very clean app. No ads popping up on the screen, lots of quality pictures and videos….

Troy University Suspends All Fraternity Intake Activities

As the investigation into reports of rules violations by Delta Kappa Epsilon continues, and following the conclusion of an investigation into Sigma Chi, Troy University has suspended all new-member activities within fraternities at the Troy Campus. The suspension is effective immediately. New-member activities include social functions and processes related to the intake of new members. The Dean of Student Services…

MPD Charges Couple with Armed Robbery

Benny Russell, 27 Montgomery police have charged Kamya Collins, 27, and Benny Russell, 27, both with one count each of first-degree robbery and third-degree theft of property in reference to a robbery of a person that occurred on Oct. 1 at about 12:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of Highland Avenue. The adult female victim says that she was robbed…

Burlington Opening New Location Friday

Burlington Stores is opening a brand new store in Eastchase on on October 4. This is a relocation of their Atlanta Highway store. This new location will feature an updated and fresh layout. This new Burlington store has hired approximately 60 associates. “We are thrilled to remain in the Montgomery community, providing local residents with a new shopping experience for…

October Digital Marketing Seminar

Join us for a free 60 minute educational seminar designed to help you make better online marketing decisions.

  Join Alabama News Network and Bahakel Digital for a free 60 minute educational seminar designed to help you make better online marketing decisions. When: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 1 p.m. We will explore and learn about progressive, digital marketing methods to improve and maximize your business’s online brand presence….