Birmingham - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most remarkable and most dangerous technological inventions in history. It accelerates data analysis, automates repetitive and time-consuming tasks and is always available. At the same time, it can displace jobs, is expensive, is not always correct, and can be used for fraud and scams. The latter… Continue reading The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
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Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Auburn - It was both puzzling and upsetting when it was announced that Auburn’s scheduled home game against Baylor woth instead by played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but the deal has taken on a new perspective that greatly benefits players via a lucrative NIL deal that could lead to more such neutral site game… Continue reading Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation
Lincoln - A major, ongoing police excavation is currently taking place on Wolf Pond Road in Talladega County, between Lincoln and Pell City. The site is an open field and contains no standing structures. The excavation project is being led by the Pell City Police Department following a tip they say is linked to an… Continue reading Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation
Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
Statewide – Alabama’s Back-to-Schol sales tax holiday weekend has been scheduled fbegins 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17, and ends midnight on Sunday, July 19. During many back to school purchases will be exempt from state sales taxes, as well as county and municipal sales taxes in jurisdictions that choose to participate. Included items include:Clothing… Continue reading Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
Birmingham - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most remarkable and most dangerous technological inventions in history. It accelerates data analysis, automates repetitive and time-consuming tasks and is always available. At the same time, it can displace jobs, is expensive, is not always correct, and can be used for fraud and scams. The latter… Continue reading FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
East Central Alabama - Events to observe the 4th of July &/or the America 250 anniversary are plentiful across East Central Alabama, so we thought it would be neat to highlight those with fireworks shows (at or just after dark), to help the public enjoy them with friends and family. The holiday festivities kick off… Continue reading East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
Job Fair creates realistic hope for Legacy Cabinet employees losing their jobs
Eastaboga – There is renewed hope among hundreds who lost their jobs at Legacy Cabinets’ Eastaboga manufacturing operation, thanks to a private job fair at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. Legacy permanently shut down its Eastaboga facility, leaving hundreds of employees without jobs and bringing the company’s more than three decades of… Continue reading Job Fair creates realistic hope for Legacy Cabinet employees losing their jobs
Death investigation leads to murder arrest in Ashville
Ashville - On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m., St. Clair County 911 received a call regarding a deceased individual found inside a residence in the 9000 block of Shoal Creek Road in Ashville. Deputies responded to the scene and notified the St. Clair County Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators secured the residence and… Continue reading Death investigation leads to murder arrest in Ashville
