Your match.com profile pix may not be the best for your driver's license. At least not in Georgia, where the problem of fleshy photos is so bad that the Georgia Department of Drivers' Services has issued a warning to drivers. The state agency has made it very clear,...
Why does Alabama have so much termite fraud? Perhaps because we have so many cases of termites. Here is the ugly truth – termite prevention companies want to pay out as little as possible. To accomplish that, our state has seen some major fraud situations. Here are...
So here is the case: The state of Alabama says you cannot beg for money on state roads. The reason is public safety. Some state groups say panhandling is part of your right to free speech. They say if the state blocks you from asking for cash, it may soon prevent you...
It seems to get worse for the men and women who served at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Now comes word that the veterans and their families are 70% more likely to get Parkinson's disease than those who served elsewhere in the country. Many camp veterans, family...
Did you know that for the past 5 years, many convicted drunk drivers in our state have had to install an ignition interlock device if they wanted to drive? This sophisticated piece of equipment tests whether they have been drinking by requiring them to blow...
Alabama is one of a few states which can take your house for unpaid taxes and keep the whole amount. Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I bring this up so you will take a serious look at your parents' finances. Many older adults have paid off the mortgage on their...
Many people think a boating accident is like a traffic accident, except you get wet. Nothing could be further from the truth. First, while the state of Alabama requires you to have insurance to drive a car, that is not true to drive a boat. If there is trouble...
If you see termites, I say, “See a lawyer.” If you have a termite prevention plan, you should be termite free. Right? That is what you bought the plan for. Well, look out for those termites ‘cause they’re coming. This time of the year is swarming season in...
Do you have a dash cam in your car? If so, it could mean cash in your pocket if an accident occurs. First, you need to know this. You will be involved in an accident sometime in your driving life. In fact, it is worse than that. Statistically, this will happen...
Street racing hurts and kills people. It also damages property. And soon, it could have drivers doing months of jail time. I told you a few weeks ago that Alabama could make it a specific crime to race your car on a public road or parking lot. Now it looks like...