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“The way it impacts the brain is it hits the dopamine receptors which is your reward receptors in your brain and so each time there’s interaction with those devices, there’s a little bit of a high,” said the doctor.

While the agency says it’s grateful for zero boating deaths, they still investigated some traffic-related deaths over the holiday weekend.

“They don’t keep it up and people throw trash out and it’s amazing how things have changed,” said Hardin. “These trees are rotten. They could fall on your car and tear them up.”

School is out for some, but not for everybody. Some students in Tuscaloosa are already back in the classroom for summer learning.

Jermaine Johnson co-founded Zip Trip Rentals about 18 months ago with a fellow Birmingham firefighter and a former football teammate from Alcorn State University.

The Infinity Puzzle Project is dedicated to empowering families of autistic children by bringing the salon experience home, reducing sensory overload, and fostering inclusivity.

“When you have an inexperienced driver driving for an extended period of time to a location they’re not familiar with, those are all things that increase the probability for accidents,” said Sgt. Jeremy Burkett.

State Rep. Leigh Hulsey has been advocating for this bill for three years. The bill was named after her son, Cade Hulsey, and Noah Terry, who are each on the autism spectrum.

Senator Gerald Allen says he believes combining all the major governments in the county such as the cities of Northport, Tuscaloosa, and Tuscaloosa County would not only streamline governmental services, but make the area more appealing to industries.

The Shelby County sheriff’s office is urging homeowners and neighbors to partner together and take the necessary precautions to safeguard your homes this summer.