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What the Tech? Does Amazon Prime Music Ultra HD Sound Better?

If you’re an audiophile who listens to music by streaming it from Apple, Spotify, Pandora or Amazon, there’s good news: Amazon can now stream music in ultra high definition. Launched just last week the new service costs more per month than Prime Music does now, but the music is played at higher bitrates which, according to Amazon, sounds like you’re…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Scholly Search

With rising tuition costs and the real possibility of the student leaving school with a mountain of debt, college scholarships are imperative. There are thousands of scholarships available and one app can help you find them. It’s called Scholly and although it can pay thousands of dollars for school, many parents have never heard of it. Once you’re logged in,…

US Official Expects “Hundreds More” Cases of Vaping Illness

WASHINGTON (AP) – A public health official says the number of vaping-related illnesses in the U.S. could soon climb much higher. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official said Tuesday she believes “hundreds more” cases have been reported to health authorities since last week. The CDC then put the tally at 530 confirmed and probable cases of the serious…

Andalusia Police Investigating Fatal Wreck

Andalusia Police say a pedestrian was hit and killed last night on Stanley Avenue between Guardian Angel Day Care and the Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Police haven’t shared the victim’s name or the cause of the wreck. Andalusia Police have asked ALEA to assist in the investigation. This is still a developing story, we’ll continue to bring you any updates as…

Leigh Gwathney Appointed as Chair of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she is appointing Leigh Gwathney to serve as chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The governor signed Gwathney’s appointment letter this afternoon. During the 2019 Regular Session, Governor Ivey and Attorney General Steve Marshall championed legislation aimed at reforming the Board of Pardons and Paroles. With this new law, the…

Alabama Kicker Questionable for Ole Miss Game, Saban ‘Hopeful’ Two Defensive Players Will Be Ready

No. 2 Alabama’s kicker Will Reichard is questionable for the Mississippi game, while coach Nick Saban is more optimistic about two defensive starters. Saban said Monday linebacker Terrell Lewis and nose guard DJ Dale could return to practice Tuesday or Wednesday. The coach says he’s “hopeful that they’ll be ready to play in this game.” Lewis missed the Southern Miss…

Antonio Brown Headed Back to College

Antonio Brown is going back to school. Central Michigan University spokeswoman Heather Smith said Monday that Brown began taking online courses last week, adding he is not attending classes on campus. Brown played for the Chippewas from 2007 to 2009 before Pittsburgh drafted him in 2010. In March, the Steelers traded the four-time Pro Bowl receiver to Oakland, which released…

DNC Gives Alabama Democratic Party October 19 Deadline to Hold Internal Elections

A DNC committee has set an October 19th deadline for the Alabama Democratic Party to hold new internal elections. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee handed down the directive Friday. The panel also approved proposed bylaws submitted by several members of the state party’s executive committee. In a Friday letter, national officials thanked the group for taking initiative…

Governor Ivey ‘Doing Fine’ After Last Week’s Cancer Diagnosis

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she is “doing fine” after announcing last week that she has been diagnosed with cancer. Ivey said on Monday that she feels fine and has a good prognosis. The Republican governor said the cancer was caught early and she has a good outlook. The Republican governor, known for her sometimes folksy demeanor, said “we’ll zap…