Activate: New Attraction Coming to Alabama
A high-tech company announced the opening dates for a new interactive gaming location planned for the Magic City.Activate Games Birmingham will host an official grand opening for its location at the Park South Plaza at 1425 Montgomery Highway on Dec. 14 and 15.
Read full storyLift Up Smiths Station: Vigil & Prayer after Mayor's Death
In response to the passing of Smiths Station Mayor Bubba Copeland, political leaders planned a prayer service at the Phenix City Amphitheatre on Tuesday. They asked the community to express "more compassion and more love" in this way.
Read full storyA Pond of Fish & Possible Fines: Moody Residents Fed Up
A pond in the Avalon neighborhood in Moody is dried out and filled with hundreds of dead fish. It’s causing problems for dozens of homeowners who say it smells, even in their homes, and they’re fed up.
Read full storySlipknot announces the departure of Jay Weinberg, then they delete the post
On Sunday afternoon, Slipknot posted a statement on Instagram announcing the departure of drummer Jay Weinberg. Then, just a few hours later, they removed the post. “We would like to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and passion over the past ten years,” reads the statement, which is still up on the band’s website. “No one can ever replace Joey Jordison’s original sound, style or energy, but Jay honored Joey’s parts and contributed to the last three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it. But as ever, Slipknot is intent on evolving. The band has decided to make a creative decision, and to part with Jay. We wish Jay all the best and are very excited for what the future holds.”
Read full storyA hardcore show in a gas station? Yes, it actually happened in Cullman, AL
Social media was buzzing Saturday night about what was going on at a local Exxon Mobile gas station in Cullman, Alabama. Well, low and behold, not only was the Good Hope Exxon celebrating a recent grand re-opening, they were doing so in a very unlikely fashion. By hosting a hardcore and metal show inside the store.
Read full storyNew Owners Breathing New Life into WorkPlay
WorkPlay is set out toward its next part, the graciousness of new proprietors who intend to redo and resuscitate the amusement complex in Birmingham. Five colleagues—Johnny Grimes, Shane Hopson, Ben Jackson, Colby Mouchette, and Josh Williams—purchased WorkPlay for $3.6 million from past proprietors Tom Williams Jr. and his significant other, Courtney Allison Williams. The new group settled the negotiation on Oct. 25 and began dealing with the property very quickly.
Read full storyHoliday Travel Advice
Due to the pandemic, many of us are looking for ways to make up for the lack of sunshine and to take extra trips. Sadly, cybercriminals are taking advantage of those who are in need of a vacation and don't have a lot of money to spare. Any sort of travel purchase is a risk, as you are usually required to pay a great deal upfront, and you do not know for sure what you will get until you arrive. The safest way to book a vacation is to visit a local travel agent, as the chances of a successful and problem-free transaction are much higher. However, if you decide to book online, be aware of these seven signs to make sure you are not going to be taken advantage of and end up losing a lot of money with no holiday.
Read full storyGenerating Electricity with ClearVue Solar Glass
(originally posted on The Cool Down) The company ClearVue PV has developed a solar glass that can be used in construction. The company specializes in glass that utilizes nanoparticle and microparticle technology that can “diffuse, redistribute, and reflect elements of the incoming light towards the edges of the glass panel,” which then allows the light’s energy to be collected by photovoltaic modules, according to its website. The glass can also be customized to fit any particular project’s needs.
Read full storyOcasio-Cortez: "Reverse Course"
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) expressed her disapproval of the Biden administration's move to bypass 26 federal laws in order to construct a border wall in Texas. In her statement, she said, “The Biden administration was not obligated to increase the border wall's construction nor to waive various environmental regulations to rush the building. The President must own up to this choice and reverse it.”
Read full storyEtowah County Sheriff's Office warns of new phone scam. Ask residents to share information
ECSO has said that they are receiving reports that there are phone calls being made by individuals posing as representatives from the Sheriff's Office. These people have been stating that they are a deputy, sergeant, or investigator and have been utilizing a genuine deputy's name in the process. They are attempting to ask for money from members of the public.
Read full storyThe right is calling to boycott Braun for being "woke", much like Bud Light
Many Bud Light consumers who have boycotted the brand truly feel that Anheuser-Busch has let them down by teaming up with the LGBTQ+ community. They became indignant when the company associated with transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney in an effort to expand the viewership for the beer. The singer-songwriter Kid Rock started the boycott by destroying cases of the beer in a video that rapidly spread across the internet.
Read full storyNorth Korea to expel US soldier after he confesses to entering country illegally
According to multiple news sources, The North Korean state news agency KCNA has reported that a US soldier, Travis King, has been ordered to be expelled from the country after confessing to entering illegally. The report suggested that King had been motivated by his negative experiences of inhumane treatment and racism within the US military. There was no mention as to the method, timing, or destination of the expulsion.
Read full storyMontgomery-based show "The Wonder Years" cancelled after two seasons
ABC recently stated that Saladin K. Patterson's ode to Montgomery, "The Wonder Years," would not be getting a third season, thus concluding the show. “I’m still processing, to be honest,” Patterson, an executive producer, wrote in a social media message to fans. “But I owe it to the amazing writers, cast and crew that walked in their God-given gifts everyday to help make this show one I will be proud of for the rest of my life.”
Read full storyUnderstaffing Plagues Alabama Prisons
John Hamm, the Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections, shared with the Joint Prison Oversight Committee on Wednesday that the department is having difficulties filling its vacancies. He said there are between 700 and 800 security posts and approximately 200 administrative jobs that remain open. According to Hamm, recruiting is a major issue for the department as they face the factors that have caused the state's prison system to become so troubled: more inmates needing to be housed in outdated facilities with limited options for release.
Read full storyAlabama now under statewide burn ban
The Alabama Forestry Commission has declared a statewide fire alert due to the dry conditions in the state, leading to a restriction on permits for outdoor burning. If individuals burn a field, grassland, or woodland without a permit, they may be held accountable for a Class B misdemeanor.
Read full storyFive Alabama schools named National Blue Ribbon schools
The U.S. Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, which has been in place since 1982, bestowed upon five Alabama institutions the highly regarded National Blue Ribbon Schools designation, as reported in a Tuesday afternoon news release. The program honors schools for either their overall academic success or their efforts in closing any gaps in student achievement.
Read full storyMontgomery group donates booster seats to school Pre-K programs
On Tuesday, a group of Montgomery citizens, led by Cubie Hayes and Citizens That Care, convened to provide booster seats and spread awareness about car seats and seatbelts. They donated 20 booster seats to T.S. Morris Elementary, 15 to Carver Elementary and Arts Magnet School, and 17 to Southlawn Elementary.
Read full storyAlabama student finds $6000 wedding dress at thrift store
Earlier this month, Emmali Osterhoudt, a student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, purchased a wedding dress from a Goodwill store in Green Springs for a mere $25. To her surprise, the dress was worth an estimated $6,000. Osterhoudt had gone to the shop looking for picture frames for her apartment's gallery.
Read full storyKia making a statement in EV market
Kia, a South Korean carmaker, is offering a surprising deal with their upcoming EV5 model: It will be more affordable than was previously expected, Electrek reported. This marks a step forward in the ever-growing electric vehicle marketplace, with models of all different price points becoming increasingly accessible.
Read full storyWoman drives 2 hours to confront estranged husband
In what may qualify as the craziest thing you may hear this week, the Prescott Police Department has taken a woman into custody after they say she drove for two hours to her estranged husband's residence and shot him in the bed. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found an 80-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his wrist. He was then taken to a nearby hospital before being flown to a Phoenix-area facility for further treatment. His wife, 62-year-old Christina Pasqualetto, was arrested on the spot. The husband told police that he and his wife had been separated for months and were in the process of getting a divorce. Additionally, he had recently changed the locks at his home but noticed keys and other items were missing, leading him to think his wife had taken them.
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