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Grocery stores in Alabama selling ammo with AI-driven vending machines
A pair of grocery stores in Alabama are selling firearm ammunition via artificial intelligence-powered vending machines. The machines, located in Fresh Value stores in Tuscaloosa and Pell City, use facial recognition to verify a customer’s age and ID to make it easier to get firearm ammo. The company, American Rounds, created the machine. CEO Grant Magers […]
Alabama Red Cross deploys team to Texas ahead of Beryl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - While Red Cross societies across the Caribbean are rushing in to help with storm relief, the Red Cross in Alabama is preparing for Beryl to hit Texas. A team of five people has been sent to Houston to set up emergency shelter for any potential hurricane...
Alabama Gators Multiplying And Killing Our Pets
Can we all say that Gators seem to be taking over in Alabama?. This is outside of a church in Clarke County. In Leesburg Florida recently a couple of friends who were duck hunting lost their entire “catch” to a hungry alligator. Cass Couey and Kevin Stipe were inevitably feeding what they called a dinosaur.
The Update for July 5th, 2024
In this episode, we bring you north Alabama's top stories, including an update on the cyberattack at the Alabama Department of Education. We'll also visit with State Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington about workforce development and Huntsville City Planner Dennis Madsen stops by to give us an update on The Big Picture. Our featured artist is Ricky J Taylor.
Hot and humid with scattered storms this weekend, Remnants of Beryl bring us rain next week
Tonight: mostly cloudy and muggy with scattered showers and storms. Some heavy rain and gusty winds are possible. Low temperatures will be in the lower to upper 70s. Weekend Outlook: The cold front will stall across Central Alabama this weekend. This will not lower the humidity much, but it will feel a little better for […]
Alabama Democrats speak on possible presidential candidate switch
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Following last week’s presidential debate, questions remain about whether the Democratic Party will keep President Joe Biden as their candidate for the White House. State Rep. Sam Jones (D-Mobile) says it would be difficult to take Biden off the ticket on short notice. “I don’t know how it will turn out,” […]
‘Formula for disaster’: Alabama beach visitors warned about dangerous rip currents this weekend
Lifeguards and beach patrols from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach are preparing for a busy weekend from the “hidden dangers” of rip currents that will emerge from Hurricane Beryl, churning in the warm Gulf waters hundreds of miles away. Strong surf is expected along the Alabama and...
BBB Warns Of Classic Car Scam Targeting Alabamians
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and South Alabama alerts consumers about an increase in fake classic car and heavy equipment websites scamming individuals. These fraudulent sites have led to significant financial losses, with many Alabamians targeted by car dealer scams originating from other states. Scammers create fake websites...
Report: Campaign spending in Alabama could top $43M
(The Center Square) – Campaign spending in Alabama elections this fall could top $43 million, a new report says. The Political Projections Report was released on Monday by advertising tracking company AdImpact and it predicts that nationally, campaign spending could hit a new high of $10.69 billion, up from its previous prediction of $10.2 billion. The previous high was in the 2019-20 cycle, when spending topped $9.02 billion. There are...
Jalen Milroe blames himself for most of 44 sacks allowed in 2023
Alabama's offensive line was the frequent target of criticism last season as it allowed 49 total sacks, the most in school history since sacks became an official statistic in 1980. But quarterback Jalen Milroe, who was taken down for 44 of those sacks, has taken responsibility for the high number.
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