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Regions Bank Joins the Fight Against Fraud!

Scammers are sneaky, but Regions Bank is staying one step ahead! We're committed to keeping you informed and protected, year-round.

We're teaming up with the American Bankers Association (ABA) for the #BanksNeverAskThat campaign this October, a nationwide push to empower you to stop fraudsters in their tracks.

The main takeaway? Legitimate banks will never contact you out of the blue asking for sensitive info. Awareness is your best defense!

Spotting the Scams: Key Tips

Kimberly Reece, a Regions expert, emphasizes the importance of knowing the red flags. "You can stay ahead of the fraudsters and protect yourself by learning how to spot a scam," she says. "It’s also important to educate your loved ones."

Phishing is a big problem. In 2024 alone, it cost Americans a whopping $16 billion! So, how do you protect yourself? Recognize the signs!

Email Scams: Watch Out For...

• Weird Addresses: Does the "from" address look off?
• Typos Galore: Misspelled words are a dead giveaway.
• Scary Threats: Emails threatening account closure are almost certainly fake.
• Suspicious Links: Banks never ask you to log in through an email link.
• Unexpected Attachments: Don't open attachments you weren't expecting!

Text Scams: Red Flags

• Strange Numbers: Is the number unfamiliar?
• Urgent Requests: Texts trying to create panic are a scam.
• Bad Grammar: Like emails, watch for typos and odd phrasing.
• Info Requests: Banks will never ask for passwords or account numbers via text.
• Shady Links: Ignore links! Visit the bank's official website instead.

Phone Scams: Be Skeptical

• Unusual Caller ID: While it can be faked, be cautious of unknown numbers.
• Pressure Tactics: Scammers create a sense of urgency. Hang up and call the bank back using the number on your card!

Payment App Scams: Buyer Beware!

• Unexpected Requests: Strangers asking for money? Scam alert!
• "Safe" Accounts: Banks never tell you to move money to a "safe" account.
• Overpayment Claims: Someone says they accidentally overpaid you? It's a trap!
• Suspicious Links: Never click links related to payment apps from strangers.
• Pressure and Urgency: If it feels rushed, it's probably a scam.

#BanksNeverAskThat: Share the Knowledge!

Join Regions and the ABA in spreading awareness. Share these tips with your friends, family, and coworkers. Let’s keep each other safe! Remember: #BanksNeverAskThat.

Another Arrest in Downtown Montgomery Shooting

Folks, another suspect is in custody following that horrific mass shooting downtown on October 4th. Remember that awful night? Two lives lost and a dozen injured.

Javorick Whiting in Custody

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency snagged 19-year-old Javorick Whiting on Thursday. He's facing some serious heat with an attempted murder charge and is currently chilling at the Montgomery County Detention Facility.

Previous Arrests

This makes suspect number three! Dantavious McGhee, also 19, was cuffed earlier this week. He's got a laundry list of charges including capital murder, first-degree assault (times nine!), and three counts of second-degree assault. Yikes.

And remember that juvenile? He was arrested on October 10th and is facing the SAME charges as McGhee. Police are keeping his name and age under wraps for now.

Remembering the Victims

Let's not forget Shalanda Williams, 43, and Jeremiah Morris, 17, who tragically lost their lives. Twelve others were injured, many of them young people, with the youngest being only 16. Initially, five were fighting for their lives.

Got Info?

If you know ANYTHING about this case, please, please, PLEASE step forward. You can contact CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP, the Secret Witness Line at 334-625-4000, or Montgomery Police at 334-625-2831. Help bring justice to these victims and their families!

ChumCity Scoop: Longshore & McKnight!

Catch Longshore and McKnight dishing out the real talk daily! Find their episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and of course, Yellowhammer News!

Today's Hot Takes

• 002:30 Alabama hoops sizzles against Florida State in Birmingham – the recap!
• 004:10 Dodgers crush Milwaukee, Blue Jays soar in Seattle! Postseason madness!
• 006:30 Flacco vs. Rodgers? Bengals edge Steelers in a 33-31 thriller!
• 008:10 The "Phantom Segment" gets a shake-up – superstition or strategy?
• 00:13:21 Game Day alert! Bama-Tennessee on ABC, Auburn-Missouri on SEC Network.
• 00:14:20 Athens goes wild! GameDay heads to Ole Miss–Georgia.
• 00:20:30 "Monday's Headlines Today": Freeze on thin ice, and the Patrino jokes are flying!
• 00:22:32 Phantom's Four is HERE! First pick: Mississippi State at Florida.
• 00:26:41 Texas vs. Kentucky: Will the Longhorns stomp the Wildcats?
• 00:29:39 Bama vs. Tennessee: Can the Vols defy the odds against the favored Tide?
• 00:32:16 Auburn vs. Missouri: Home-dog Tigers ready to bite for an upset win!
• 00:39:31 Lee Sterling drops truth bombs live from Miami!
• 00:452 Ole Miss vs. Georgia: Lee predicts a SHOCKER in Athens!
• 00:46:25 Alabama–Tennessee breakdown: Can the Vols' defense hold up? Lee says Tide will cover!
• 00:54:33 Cigar time! Bama-Tennessee gameday traditions you HAVE to know.
• 00:56:49 Troy vs. ULM preview: Can the Trojans survive another early deficit?
• 012:15 The one and only Paul Finebaum joins the show!
• 015:40 SEC chaos! Hugh Freeze under pressure, and Auburn coaching rumors heat up.

Alabama Politics: The Burning Questions!

Montgomery's crime wave – what's the plan, Alabama? Our leaders face the heat!

Shutdown Showdown!

How long will this political stalemate drag on? Alabama feels the pinch!

Nobel Dreams for Trump?

Peace in the Middle East? Could a deal between Israel and Hamas mean a Nobel Prize for the former President?

Catch the Buzz!

Tune in to Alabama Politics This Week! We're on TV, radio, and all over the web, bringing you the state's top stories!

Meet the Experts!

Mecca Musick leads the charge at 256 Today – stay informed!

Dale Jackson, the voice of Yellowhammer News, wakes you up every weekday from 5-9 a.m. on WVNN!

Gridiron Glory: Southern College Football Heats Up!

Get ready for a jam-packed Saturday of college football action across the South! Big games are brewing both inside and outside the Yellowhammer State.

Alabama and Auburn Face Crucial Tests

The Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers are staring down pivotal, prove-it games. Alabama clashes with Tennessee in the always-heated Third Saturday in October rivalry, where bragging rights (and maybe a cigar) are on the line. Meanwhile, Auburn's head coach is feeling the heat as they host Missouri in a must-win showdown.

Beyond the State Lines: Must-See SEC Matchups

But the excitement doesn't stop there! Here are three non-Alabama or Auburn games you absolutely need to keep your eyes on:

LSU @ Vanderbilt

110 a.m. CST

Imagine being told five years ago that Vandy would be favored over LSU! Well, times have changed. While LSU has stumbled a bit recently, the fact that this is a major game speaks volumes about what Coach Lea is building at Vanderbilt. The Commodores are favored by a hair, and both teams are desperate to avoid a second loss and stay in the playoff conversation.

Oklahoma @ South Carolina

11:45 a.m. CST

After a shocking loss to Texas, the Sooners are hungry to bounce back. They'll be facing a South Carolina team that relies heavily on the arm of LaNorris Sellers. The Gamecocks, fresh off a competitive loss to LSU, are looking to pull off the upset at home.

Ole Miss @ Georgia

2:30 p.m. CST

Ole Miss narrowly avoided disaster against Washington State and is looking to stay undefeated. A win in Athens would catapult them towards their first SEC Championship appearance and a potential playoff berth. But Georgia, looking to avoid a second loss, stands in their way. Expect Lane Kiffin to bring the heat against his old pal Kirby Smart!

It's shaping up to be another incredible weekend of college football down South!

Tide vs. Vols: Third Saturday in October Heats Up!

The Third Saturday in October is back, and this year's Alabama vs. Tennessee clash is shaping up to be an absolute barnburner! Tuscaloosa is buzzing with anticipation.

DeBoer's Revenge?

Coach Kalen DeBoer is hungry for redemption after last year's defeat in Knoxville, and he's aiming for that sweet, celebratory cigar. Plus, it's the Tide's fourth consecutive ranked opponent – can they keep the momentum rolling?

Simpson's Time to Shine

With quarterback Ty Simpson lighting up the field and firmly in the national conversation, DeBoer has to feel good about Bama's chances. And for Simpson, a Tennessee native, this game is personal.

A Childhood Dream Realized

Simpson's been dreaming of this game since he was a kid, watching it every year. After waiting patiently on the bench, the gunslinger finally gets his shot against his home-state team.

"This is What College Football is All About"

"I’m very excited," Simpson said. "I’ve been dreaming about this since I was a little kid... This is what college football is all about, this is what SEC football is all about."

Get ready for a showdown under the lights at Bryant-Denny Stadium! If Simpson keeps playing like he has been, he's got a great shot at earning that victory cigar.

Remembering Shorty Price: Alabama's Most Colorful Candidate

It's Governor's race season here in Alabama, and that always brings back memories of the one and only Shorty Price!

The "Run for the Fun of It" Days

Back in the day, Alabama elections were spiced up by a bunch of candidates who knew they couldn't win, but ran anyway just to make things interesting. And Shorty Price? He was the king of that crew!

Shorty vs. Wallace: A Barbour County Rivalry

William Ralph "Shorty" Price hailed from Barbour County, just like the legendary George Wallace. They even shared a town, Clio, and briefly roomed together at the University of Alabama! But Shorty harbored a serious dislike for Wallace, maybe because Wallace was a political success while Shorty... wasn't. He ran against Wallace every chance he got, and didn't hold back with his criticisms.

A Perennial Candidate with a Passion for Budweiser

Shorty ran for Governor every four years, and for pretty much every other office you could think of! He was a short guy, hence the nickname, and often reused old campaign signs to save a buck. He rarely got more than 2% of the vote, but he kept at it.

"Smoke Tampa Nugget Cigars, drink Budweiser beer, and vote for Shorty Price for Governor."

Shorty spent his non-election years traveling the state, asking for "contributions" that magically transformed into cans of Budweiser. He was always cheerfully tipsy and proud of it. One of his campaign promises was to shorten the Governor's term to two years, figuring that "If you can’t steal enough to last you the rest of your life in two years, you ain’t got enough sense to have the office in the first place."

A Crimson Tide Superfan

Shorty loved Alabama football more than anything. You could always spot him at Crimson Tide games, decked out in his Alabama tie and flag, and, of course, thoroughly enjoying himself. He'd mingle with the cheerleaders, enthusiastically "helping" with the cheers. He idolized Bear Bryant and shared Bryant's intense dislike for Tennessee.

Shorty's Legacy

Sadly, Shorty passed away in a car accident about 35 years ago, probably with a Budweiser in hand. This week’s Alabama vs. Tennessee game made me think of ole Shorty. If he were still here, you can bet he'd be at Bryant-Denny Stadium in top form! We miss you, Shorty!

Lake Guntersville Crowned Bass Fishing Royalty!

Hold on to your hats, Chumsters! Lake Guntersville lived up to the hype last week, hosting the Ultimate Angler Championship and proving once and for all it's THE place to be for serious bass fishing. Top anglers from every corner of the nation descended on this Alabama gem, and let's just say, they were hooked (pun intended!).

A Tournament Like No Other

This wasn't your average fishing tourney. Three years in the making, the Ultimate Angler Championship brought together pros from every league imaginable for an epic showdown. Unified Pros, the anglers' charity arm, partnered with state legislators and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) to make it happen. The prize? A whopping $1.3 million purse, with a cool $500,000 going to the lucky angler who reeled in the win – Alabama's very own Tucker Smith!

Guntersville Shines in the Spotlight

The goal was simple: put Guntersville on the map as a premier bass fishing destination. And boy, did they succeed! With support from the City of Scottsboro, Jackson County, and the Alabama State Legislature, the tournament at Goose Pond Resort was a smash hit. Anglers raved about the format, the competition, and, of course, the unbelievable fishing. We're talking 52 pounds leading after just two days! That's Guntersville for ya.

More Than Just Fishing

The Ultimate EXPO offered attendees all kinds of goodies. Local students even got in on the action, learning about conservation and outdoor stewardship. The ADCNR showed off everything Alabama has to offer, from state parks to incredible hunting opportunities.

Smith Snags the Win!

Tucker Smith, originally from Birmingham, now calling Guntersville home, took home the trophy, hauling in 71 pounds, 6 ounces over three days. Talk about local knowledge paying off! Smith's been racking up wins since high school, and this one's definitely a career highlight. His secret weapon? A ¾-ounce tungsten Picasso football jig with a Yamamoto Yamacraw trailer. Classic! He snagged the victory without relying on fancy forward-facing sonar, either! Take that, technology!

More to Come?

Unified Pros President Danny Groves is hoping to make the Ultimate Angler Championship an annual tradition at Lake Guntersville. Senator Livingston agrees, comparing it to the Masters of golf. Fingers crossed we see this incredible event back on Guntersville next year!