security

New Security Measures Added to Baptist Health Hospitals

New security measures are now in place at Baptist East, Baptist South, and Prattville Baptist hospitals. As of Nov. 19, Baptist Health says all visitors will have to show a government-issued photo ID to check-in. “Unfortunately, we live in a day and age where safety concerns can come from anywhere and happen at any time and we hope to alleviate…

Yahoo Emails Hacked Again, “Biggest Data Breach Of All Time”

“The biggest data breach in history” that’s what officials are calling Yahoo’s recent report that they have discovered a breach of more than one billion user accounts that occurred back in August 2013. This is not the first time Yahoo has experienced a security breach. Back in September the company reported a theft of data from 500 million accounts. These…

Bullock Co. Animal Shelter Upgrades Security

It’s been one year since six dogs were stolen from the Bullock County Humane Society shelter because of a lack of security features. Since then there’s been some major upgrades. The shelter is now equipped with a new camera system and fence. Five of the dogs were found safe but one was never found. The shelter manager said a lot of…

Judge Says Extra Security for Aaron Smith Unnecessary

A Montgomery judge says extra security is unnecessary in the case against a white police officer charged with fatally shooting a black man. Officer Aaron Smith on Wednesday sat quietly between his two attorneys as the court considered several motions. Smith attorney Mickey McDermott says he filed a motion for extra security as a “necessary precaution” due to threats against…