What the Tech App of the Day: JustWatch
The app JustWatch makes it easier to find what you want to watch by allowing you to browse and search choices only on the streaming services you have access to.
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Israel says mother and daughter from U.S. held hostage by Hamas have been released
Hamas on Friday freed an American woman and her teenage daughter it had held hostage in Gaza, Israel said, the first such release from among the roughly 200 people the militant group abducted from Israel during its Oct. 7 rampage.
Judge fines former President Trump $5,000 after post maligning court staffer is found on campaign website
Former President Donald Trump was fined $5,000 on Friday after a disparaging social media post about a key court staffer in his New York civil fraud case lingered on his campaign website for weeks after the judge ordered it deleted.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Chick-fil-A settles lawsuit over delivery prices
If you ordered a delivery from Chick-fil-A during the pandemic, you may have money coming to you.
State surplus property auction runs October 21-29
You have the chance to bid on laptops, office furniture, vehicles, boats and other items in an online state surplus property auction.
Ellen McNair to become Alabama Commerce Secretary
Gov. Kay Ivey says Ellen McNair of Montgomery will become Alabama’s Dept. of Commerce secretary when current Secretary Greg Canfield steps down at the end of the year.
Birmingham Southern College Sues Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer
Birmingham Southern College has sued Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer, claiming that he is unfairly denying it a $30 million state loan.
House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker after he fails to win third floor vote
Republicans dropped Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Friday as their nominee for House speaker, making the decision during a closed-door session after the ally of Donald Trump failed on a third ballot for the gavel.
Annual Covington County Fair set to open October 23-October 29
The fair is located at 20096 Kiwanis Drive in Andalusia.
Salvation Army of Montgomery leases new building to better serve its clients
The Salvation Army is leasing the facility until a permanent location can be determined.
