What the Tech? U.S. Surgeon General Outlines Social Media Risks on Children
The U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory shows just how much children are exposed to sex, violence and other harmful material on popular social media sites.
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What the Tech? See the Tech to Keep Kids Entertained While You’re Traveling
Your children can be entertained while you’re traveling without resorting to social media.
Safe from the Storm: 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
NOAA forecasters say we can expect a near-normal hurricane season in 2023.
Alabama Lawmakers Approve $3 Billion General Fund Budget
State lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to general fund spending bills after sometimes tense disagreements over local projects and budget projections.
Montgomery Man Killed in Car Wreck
A Montgomery man has been killed in a single-car wreck.
Montgomery County Correctional Officer Charged with Promoting Prison Contraband
Montgomery Sheriff Derrick Cunningham said Darrell Alvin Coleman, Jr., was responsible for bring synthetic drugs into the building.Â
Legislature Approves Tax Rebates of $150 per Person; Bill Goes to Governor
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a one-time tax rebate that will give $150 to single people and $300 to married couples.
UPDATE: State Prison Escapee Recaptured in Montgomery
The Alabama Department of Corrections says a state prison escapee has been recaptured in Montgomery.
Mostly Clear and Calm Memorial Day Weekend
It would be hard to ask for a better Memorial Day Weekend, as temperatures will be below average and sunshine will be abundant! #alwx
8 On Your Side: Ford Electric Vehicle Owners to Get Access to Tesla Supercharger Network
All of Ford Motor Co.’s current and future electric vehicles will have access to about 12,000 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada starting next spring.
