Hot temperatures continue for our Thursday, with many locations heading towards the lower and mid 90s this afternoon; add in those humidity levels, we are seeing those heat indices over 100° for in locations as well. As we see each day, with ample moisture in place to provide fuel, scattered showers and storms will be seen across the Alabama landscape…
Eight of the twelve candidates running for Mayor of Montgomery were at ASU Wednesday evening for a candidate forum. For some freshmen, this would be their first time participating in the political process. Students we talked to say the race is important to them because the direction of the city’s leadership will determine if they stay or leave Montgomery after…
Southern rock band Alabama says it is postponing the remainder of its 50th anniversary tour as lead singer Randy Owen battles health complications. The band announced Wednesday that the 69-year-old Owen is suffering from migraines and vertigo, and doctors say he needs more time to recover. The news comes after a string of already-canceled shows due to the singer’s health….
The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for questioning in relation to a theft case. According to Capt. Joseph Disney, a purse was stolen from a business in Greenville between June 19 and June 26. The purse had credit cards that have been used at a store in Montgomery. The two black…
Like we need another credit card. Apple’s new credit card is different. It’s ‘virtual’ plastic, it appears as a card in your Apple Wallet, though you can order a physical card, and here’s the big thing: anybody with an iPhone can get one. Anyone can apply for an Apple card straight from their phone. And the process…if you even want…
Montgomery Public Schools said no, but the state said yes. The state has overruled a decision made by Montgomery Public School Board members that would deny students at LEAD Academy free and reduced meals. On Aug. 13, MPS voted against a contract that would provide free and reduced breakfast and lunch for the 375 students that attend Montgomery’ s new…
Two more people face criminal charges in connection with a fatal July 4 boat crash on Smith Lake. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says troopers on Wednesday arrested Nick Bowling Suggs and Jodi Wallace Suggs, both of Decatur, on criminally negligent homicide charges. Both are 50. Authorities said a Winston County grand jury handed up the charges this week. Kelsey…
What if you could use a password with 13 characters, letters, numbers, special characters and use a different combination for every online account you have? And what if you could change those passwords every time you log-in. Pretty secure right? That’s the idea behind security keys. Small devices that plug into a computer or tap on the back of a…
The Montgomery Police Department would like the make the public aware of upcoming road closures in the downtown area of Montgomery near Cramton Bowl as Montgomery hosts the FCS Kickoff Classic. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling in these areas. Beginning Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at 10 a.m., Madison Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Capitol…
A new survey from Bankrate.com finds 29 percent of working Americans are increasing their retirement savings compared to last year. But half are contributing the same and 16 percent are saving less. A 35-year-old who puts $5,000 in a traditional IRA every year could have around $500,000 at age 65. But if that same person started contributing when they were…
