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Scammers are having a field day right now. These are all very legit scams (as odd as that sounds) being forced on all of us. We reported earlier today the details of a warning from the Tuscaloosa Sheriff's Office about a scam being used in recent days. Now comes a scary warning for everyone who uses iPhones or Apple devices.

I am highly allergic to bee stings of any kind. It goes back to an attack I endured at the age of seven. I stumbled across a nest that was underground. I'll never forget the pain of being stung over 30 times.

I made this discovery when staying with my daughter and grandchildren for a few days. As my 9-year-old grandson was playing one of his favorite games on Xbox, I couldn't believe what was on the screen. I yelled for him to freeze right on the level he was on, so I could snap a quick photo of what I was looking at.

This candy is sold all over Alabama in grocery stores and other retailers. Now, health warnings are being issued about this popular candy. The warning comes from Consumer Reports and highlights certain types of this candy.

The MOSQUITO. After a couple of decades of peace, now these critters are being found in our state with a very serious virus. According to WKRG-TV in Mobile, The Mobile County Health Department has confirmed a positive test for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus in a trapped mosquito.

They say many of us have a plan if the Zombie Apocalypse finally hits us all in the USA. I can believe that. What about a plan for zombie raccoons? These little evil creatures are just plain mean. Now, we may have to deal with them in West Alabama.

Anything described as "creepy" and "invasive" is worth taking note of, in my humble opinion. Get familiar with the Hammerhead worm, which is now being spotted in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. These things are invasive, slimy and just serve no good purpose at all.

That's right. Chicken raised right in the backyard of homes all over Alabama. However, an outbreak related to backyard poultry began earlier this summer according to the CDC. It is still a problem.

If you want your car to run smoothly and avoid costly repairs, there are some things you should never do to your car in our home state of Alabama. This stuff is easy to forget or not be aware of in the first place. So, we're here to help.

OK, the bears have been asleep for a bit. Well, they've been sleeping for a few months and they are awake and hungry. However, this is nothing any of us wanna see when we get home from work.