We can all use a little self-care from time to time. And inspiration is always a good thing, that’s the idea behind the app “Deepstash”. Every day, editors curate news articles, quotes, and blogs and publish them to the app. Stories from Lifehacker.com and entrepreneur magazine. Inspirational and motivational quotes from some of the world’s greatest minds. And lots of…
My daughter is off to college this week and while she’s making a long list of things she needs (or wants) for her apartment, I thought I should look at some gadgets that parents need for a little peace of mind. If your child or student doesn’t know much about car maintenance, or even if they do, an on-board diagnostic…
Alabama’s commission considering laws about medical marijuana is holding its first meeting. The Medical Cannabis Study Commission is tasked with recommending legislation to be considered in the 2020 legislative session. The panel will hold its first meeting at the Alabama State House on Tuesday morning. The commission was created by lawmakers as a compromise after a bill to allow medical…
The snooze button may be your best friend in the morning, but how many times are you reaching for another 9 minutes, only to oversleep? If you absolutely positively have to wake up on time, these apps will make sure you do. Rocket Alarm Clock says it’s the ultimate wake-up call, which means, you cannot oversleep. First the volume of…
One of the biggest complaints in my house is probably one you’ve either uttered or heard from your family. “The internet is slow”. I hear it when my kids or wife are trying to download something on their computer or trying to watch something on Netflix or Amazon. A weak or poor WiFi signal is what causes buffering when you’re…
On August 12, at approximately 12:25 PM, the First Community Bank located at 1761 E. Main St. was robbed by an unknown white male suspect. The suspect produced a note to a bank employee demanding money. The suspect was last seen leaving the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. Prattville Police Department Investigators have determined that the…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $308,904 grant to the Victims of Crime and Leniency Angel House in Montgomery to assist victims of violent crimes in 60 counties throughout the state. The nonprofit organization will use the funds to assist victims by offering counseling, advocacy, court accompaniment, education and a 24-hour crisis line. “When crime occurs, victims deserve access to…
Andy Burcham named Auburn Play-by-play announcer, picture taken on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 in Auburn, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU AthleticsAUBURN, Ala. — Auburn University has named Andy Burcham as Rod Bramblett’s replacement as the voice of the Auburn Tigers. Burcham is not a new name to the plains. He has spent the last 31 years involved with Auburn Athletics broadcasting…
Police in Selma say a security guard fatally shot a woman who was shooting at another woman outside a bar. Reports say the 39-year-old woman with a gun had shot another woman in the arm early Sunday when the guard intervened, shooting her in the hip and torso. She was taken to Vaughan Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced…
