Don’t toss your Halloween pumpkin — bake, compost or feed it to farm animals instead
Sources from Associated Press say, don’t let your Halloween pumpkin haunt the landfill this November.
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Former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron is running to be Alabama’s lieutenant governor
Sources from Associated Press say that former University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, who helped lead the team to back-to-back national championships, announced Thursday that he is running for lieutenant governor of Alabama.
Microsoft hopes Mico succeeds where Clippy failed as tech companies warily imbue AI with personality
According to Associated Press, Clippy, the animated paper clip that annoyed Microsoft Office users nearly three decades ago, might have just been ahead of its time.
Next to Nature (Field Burning) - 10/22/2025
On this week's episode of Next to Nature, Joey Barnes and Dr. Long discuss field burning and why it can be beneficial to the environment.
Reddit sues AI company Perplexity and others for ‘industrial-scale’ scraping of user comments
According to Associated Press, social media platform Reddit sued the artificial intelligence company Perplexity AI and three other entities on Wednesday, alleging their involvement in an “industrial-scale, unlawful” economy to “scrape” the comments of millions of Reddit users for commercial gain.
NFL owners approve sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family
Sources from Associated Press say that NFL owners voted to approve the sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday.
NFL moves its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week
According to Associated Press, the NFL is moving its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week beginning this February, the latest adjustment for the all-star event that became a flag football game a few years ago.
OpenAI launches Atlas browser to compete with Google Chrome
According to Associated Press, OpenAI said Tuesday it is introducing its own web browser, Atlas, putting the ChatGPT maker in direct competition with Google as more internet users rely on artificial intelligence to answer their questions.
MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year
According to Associated Press, MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness after lawsuit
Sources from Associated Press say that the Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers.
Victims of July flooding in Texas struggling to get financial help from FEMA
Sources from Associated Press say that only about one-fifth of applicants for federal disaster assistance from Kerr County, Texas, have been deemed eligible to get financial help so far
Scott Colom for Senate State of the Race Memo: $600k Raised in 27 Day
Sources from a Press Release say that in the 27 days after launching his campaign for the U.S. Senate, Scott Colom raised nearly $600,000 with over $580,000 cash on-hand.
Smaller root size marks state’s sweet potato crop
According to an MSU Press Release, as president of both the Mississippi and U.S. sweet potato councils, Caleb Englert knows the impact this year’s expected below-average crop will have on the state’s growers.
US charges Cambodian executive in massive crypto scam and seizes more than $14 billion in bitcoin
According to Associated Press, the U.S. government has seized more than $14 billion in bitcoin and charged the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam
Cruisin’ The Coast 2025 breaks record numbers; plans already in place for 2026 30th anniversary
Sources from sister station WXXV say that the 29th edition of Cruisin’ The Coast shattered registration numbers with over 10,000 classic cars taking over the coast last week.
Second suspect charged in deadly Alabama shooting that killed 2, injured 12
Sources from Associated Press say that a second person has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting that killed two people and injured 12 others
OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push
According to Associated Press, OpenAI is partnering with Walmart to let shoppers make purchases directly within ChatGPT.
Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to Estimated $600 Million for Tonight’s Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $600 million for tonight’s drawing, with an estimated cash value of $277.2 million.
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
According to Associated Press, teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
One person dead after a single-vehicle crash in Pickens Co.
The victim has been identified as 78-year-old Edith Gault of Reform.
Florida sets execution date for man who raped and murdered 6-year-old girl in 1979
According to Associated Press, a man convicted of raping and killing a 6-year-old girl in central Florida is scheduled to be put to death in November under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who continues to set a record pace for executions.
FBI seeks help to identify suspects in mass shooting that left 6 dead in the Mississippi Delta
Sources from Associated Press say that FBI agents are seeking the public’s help identifying four people seen near a mass shooting in a Mississippi Delta town that left six killed and more than a dozen injured over the weekend.
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’
Sources from Associated Press say that Dolly Parton “ain’t dead yet,” the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health.
Alabama governor vows action after Montgomery shooting leaves 2 dead, 12 injured
Sources from Associated Press say that, following a mass shooting that killed two people and wounded a dozen in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey said Monday that the state will take a greater role in public safety efforts in the capital city.
Local elected officials react to government shutdown
Sources from sister station WXXV say that some of our local government officials have issued statements in regards to the government shutdown.