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Apple Rushing to Fix FaceTime Bug

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Apple Inc. is rushing to fix a serious bug in its FaceTime app that could allow callers to activate another user’s microphone remotely. The company has made the group chat function in FaceTime unavailable. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging people to turn off the app. To disable FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, follow these steps. Disabling…

Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Joining CNN

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Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum is joining CNN as a political commentator. The cable network announced the move Tuesday. The former Tallahassee mayor ran for governor last year but narrowly lost to former U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. Despite his loss in the governor’s race, Gillum is among the young Democratic Party liberals who excited party activists nationally. Gillum…

Rain/Snow Tuesday Morning

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THE SETUP: An arctic cold front will push across Alabama early today and the rain we are seeing this morning will transition to snow quickly as much colder temperatures move in behind the front. WARNINGS/ADVISORIES: A winter weather advisory (counties in purple) has been issued for areas as far south as Jackson and Monroeville, and includes, Demoplois, Marion, Camden, Selma,…

President Trump to Give State of the Union Address February 5

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has issued a new invitation to President Donald Trump to give his State of the Union speech on Feb. 5. The formal letter Monday suggests Trump will reschedule the speech after it was postponed because of the partial government shutdown. Trump and Congress reached a deal Friday to reopen the government, which had been Pelosi’s condition…

Black Panther Returning to AMC Theater for FREE Showings During Black History Month

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Fresh off of its win at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, “Black Panther” is heading back into theaters. Disney announced Monday that Ryan Coogler’s Oscar nominee will play for free Feb. 1-7 at 250 participating AMC theaters to celebrate Black History Month. Disney also said it will give a $1.5 million grant to support the United Negro College Fund. This…

Gov. Ivey Issues Statewide State of Emergency Due to Expected Impact of Winter Weather

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Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 3:00 p.m. Monday for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential winter weather. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for a large portion of Alabama in anticipation of rain, snow, and freezing temperatures. By declaring a State of Emergency, Governor Ivey…

School Closures: Tuesday, January 29

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Here are the list of schools closing due to winter weather: * Alabama State University – Closed Tuesday * Alexander City Schools – Closed Tuesday * Aldersgate Weekday Children’s Ministries – Closed Tuesday * All About Our Kids (Selma) – Closed Tuesday * Auburn University Montgomery – Closed Tuesday * Autauga County Schools – Closed Tuesday * Bethany Christian Academy…

Who Are You Putting Your Money On for Super Bowl 53?

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Nearly 1-in-10 American adults plan to bet on Super Bowl LIII between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams, according to anew survey released today by the American Gaming Association (AGA).   Key findings from the survey, conducted by Morning Consult, include: 22.7 million American adults plan to bet on Sunday’s game; 52% say they will bet on the Rams,…

Bullock Co. Man Fatally Shot in Tuskegee

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Courtesy of Mikayce Parker Facebook The Tuskegee Police Department, assisted by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a shooting that took place on January 27, just after 1:00 a.m., at a business near the 2700 block of MLK Hwy in Tuskegee. The victim has been identified as 26-year old Mikayce Parker of Midway. The suspect in this shooting is…

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