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What the Tech? App of the Day: Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs
Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs, is an augmented reality app that merges what's real with what's just on a phone.
Alabama to Spend $1 Million to Train Students to Work in Hospitality Industry
Alabama plans to spend $1 million to prepare as many as 2,000 students to work in its hospitality industry.
ASU Updates COVID Rules for Fans Attending Athletic Events
Alabama State University has updated its COVID rules for fans who want to attend athletic events, due to the new surge of the virus.
Butler County Schools Return to Virtual Learning Due to Omicron Variant Among Staff
With rising COVID cases in the state, some school superintendents are making the decision to go back to virtual learning. Butler and Macon County have made the decision to return to virtual learning. Butler County school Superintendent Joseph Eiland said…
Arbery Killers Get Life in Prison; No Parole for Father, Son
Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man.
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Lauderdale County Deer
State officials have confirmed that Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in a white-tailed deer in Lauderdale County. This is the first case of CWD in Alabama's herd.
UPDATE: Pike Road School Board to Start Process of Hiring New Superintendent
The Pike Road Board of Education is starting the process to hire a new school superintendent following the resignation of Dr. Chuck Ledbetter.
CrimeStoppers: Person Who Provided Tip on a Dallas County Murder to Get $1,000 Reward
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers says the person who provided a tip regarding a Dallas County murder investigation will receive a $1,000 reward.
First COVID Report of 2022 Shows Large Jump in Cases in Alabama Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its first report on COVID cases in Alabama public schools for 2022. It shows a large jump in cases compared to the last report, issued just before the winter break.
Groundbreaking Oscar-Winning Actor Sidney Poitier Dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, has died.
Superintendent of Pike Road Schools Leaving for Pelham
Dr. Chuck Ledbetter, the superintendent of Pike Road Schools, has announced on Facebook that he will be leaving the school system for Pelham.
Montgomery County Woman Dies after Wreck on Meriweather Trail
Alabama State Troopers say a Montgomery County woman has died of injuries she suffered in a wreck on Meriweather Trail, about 12 miles south of Pike Road.
Woman Dies of Injuries in Interstate 65 Crash in Montgomery County
Alabama State Troopers say a woman has died of injuries she suffered in a wreck on Interstate 65 in Montgomery County.
Montgomery Police Investigating Overnight Homicide
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened around midnight Friday.
Lankster House in Linden Listed As Historic Property
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A house in Linden tied to a long history of educating African-Americans in the city -- has recently been added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. Frank…
What the Tech? See What's New at the Consumer Electronics Show
Bird Buddy, Y-Brush, PitPat and DroneDeck are just a few of the new gadgets on display at CES 2022.
3 Degree Guarantee: Council on Substance Abuse Gets $1,150 Check
A new month means it's time to give away a new check as part of our 3 Degree Guarantee.
Your Input Is Needed in the Search for a New Montgomery School Superintendent
Montgomery Public Schools is searching for a new school superintendent. You are invited to give your input.
Dark Day in History for the U.S. Capitol - January 6 Insurrection Anniversary
One year ago today, our nation's Capitol was attacked by our own citizens, but what have we learned and can learn from this horrific act. January 6 is a day of political division that will go down in the history…
Man Found in Selma Street with Gunshot Wound to the Head
Selma police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man.
Montgomery Police Make Second Arrest in Vaughn Plaza Road Murder
Montgomery police say they have made a second arrest in a murder case from December 2021.
Four Juveniles Face List of Charges in Montgomery
Montgomery police have charged four juvenile males with a list of charges.
Two Vaccination Clinics Offer Protection from COVID-19
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma and Dallas County had two opportunities -- to protect themselves against COVID-19 Wednesday -- as the number of cases in the area -- continues to rise.…
Alabama election year heats up, Political Analyst Steve Flowers weighs in
This is the state's monumental political year as Alabama has a off-year or midterm election year cycle, and, among others, the U.S. Senate and Governor's races are getting serious as the primaries are just four months away.
