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…
As a ridge exerts greater influence, our rain chances will decrease and heat levels will increase,and heat index values will continue to reach and exceed 105F for several hours each day, and heat advisories will continue today and tomorrow as the combination of hot temperatures, mid to upper 90s, and high humidity will make will cause those dangerous heat indices….
Court records show that prosecutors requested a mental evaluation for 38-year-old Isaiah Johnson who is being held in jail. Johnson was arrested Thursday on charges of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. Prosecutors wrote in a court filing that a friend of Johnson’s has expressed concern for his mental stability. Police say that Johnson opened fire after getting into…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Officials say they expect new arrangements between the University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa’s business incubator to help entrepreneurs and generate new jobs. The Tuscaloosa News reports that the Bama Technology Incubator, which features on-campus support for startup companies, will now be known as Edge Labs. Officials say the name change is significant, as it will emphasize…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The state of Alabama is getting $6.3 million in federal funding to help fight opioid addiction. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced grants last week to help fund community health centers and rural groups combatting the sometimes-deadly painkillers. The money will also be used for schools that are working to expand and improve…
