Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
Good morning, Hoover.
💼 Business
Alabama Power announced today that about 100,000 customers had their personal details accessed through its online portal breach and the company is taking immediate steps to stop the access, notify those affected, and offer one year of free credit monitoring while investigators work with law enforcement.
🎭 Culture
Homewood middle and high school bands went viral today for an energetic hip-hop cover of 'Still Fly' that showcased young musicians in patriotic gear.
The award-winning groups — celebrated for community pride — will perform in the Corso Zundert Parade in the Netherlands in 2027.
🌲 Environment
Fire officials said the wildfire at Oak Mountain State Park (covering 279 acres) reached 90% containment after firefighters extinguished a hot spot found with a drone on Friday and Saturday; crews will begin removing fire hose by midweek as unburned vegetation remains in the area.
🏛️ Government
Today, the Alabama Public Service Commission considers new procedures for reviewing large data center electric-service contracts to ensure that added electric costs are borne by the data center rather than local customers, following stakeholder input and temporary review period extensions.
🏥 Health
Gatorade sold in 37 states has been recalled after nearly 122,000 cases of 28-ounce bottles were found to contain undeclared dyes; local Alabama stores may have these items as the FDA upgraded the recall on Oct.
2, noting the product may cause temporary health effects.
🏈 Sports
UAB football will host East Carolina for its homecoming game at Protective Stadium on Thursday, Oct.
15 with a prime-time ESPN broadcast at 6:30 p.m. The game marks the team's second national appearance this season (after a recent ESPN airing).
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