Walmart is currently offering massive discounts on some of summer’s most iconic outdoor furniture pieces, including a major markdown on the best-selling solid wood Adirondack chair.
With this online deal, Walmart customers can score the SERWALL Folding Adirondack Chair with an included cup holder for only $99 compared to Walmart’s original list price of $199. However, you have to move quick because seven out of the 13 colors available have already sold out.
Free shipping and 30-day returns are also included with this purchase.
SERWALL Folding Adirondack Chair
$199.99 $99.99
The SERWALL Folding Adirondack Chair is on sale for $100 at Walmart.com while supplies last.
“The SERWALL Adirondack Chair is a durable and weather-resistant outdoor seating option, crafted from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material. Its foldable design allows for easy storage and transportation, while the wide seat, high backrest and wide armrests provide exceptional comfort,” Walmart’s product details state.
“The chair features two integrated cup holders and a built-in phone holder, keeping your essentials within reach. Partial assembly is required, but the clear instructions make it a simple process. With a weight capacity of up to 380-lbs and a textured wood-like finish, this chair is a versatile and low-maintenance addition to your patio, lawn or garden.”
Those interested in this deal can check out the full listing on Walmart’s website.
In a TikTok Saturday, Morgan Harris, owner of the Chaise Beauty Lounge eyelash salon, said she was contacted by someone who claimed they were the owner of the Tuscaloosa Crumbl store after dropping off 100 $10 gift cards to give out during their grand opening event Friday.
Harris said the store’s management had previously accepted her offer but then accused her of trying to steal their customers.
“Today we got a phone call, and they are very aggressive,” she said.
“I get on the phone, and she says, ‘I am the owner of Crumbl’ and she’s basically yelling at me. And she says that basically we’re trying to profit off of their business and if we have anything to do with them ever again, they’re going to send us a cease and desist and they’re going to take legal action against us.”
Harris said the woman, who she believed to be with Crumbl corporate at the time, called again five minutes later and said that she had decided to pursue legal action after speaking with the store’s employees.
“I got confirmation,” Harris said.
In a recent post to Facebook, Vanessa Arias introduced herself and her family as the Crumbl location’s owners.
After visiting her brother, who also owns a Crumbl store in Boston, Arias said her family was “hooked and wanted to bring more of Crumbl to Alabama and be a part of the Crumbl family.”
Efforts to reach Arias and Crumbl corporate were not immediately successful.
“I would never just drop stuff off at a business without speaking to somebody first. And we didn’t pass them out. We literally just handed them to someone at the front desk.”
“We just were creating a connection with a new business in town,” she continued.
“Whether you guys are a franchise or not you’re a new business here, locally, you just had another business trying to support you. It was no ill intent.”
Harris said Saturday she was posting the video in hopes of getting in touch with higher ups at Crumbl or finding legal representation in Tuscaloosa.
“I’m not some big corporation or another cookie company trying to come in and steal your customers,” she said, apologizing for the gift cards.
“We were just sharing our support for you guys here.”
In a follow up video Sunday, Harris said that Crumbl corporate contacted her and assured her they would not be taking legal action.
“I do think that this whole thing was a misunderstanding, and it was taken way too far,” she said.
“I hate that it had to be that way.”
She added that the franchise owners made attempts to contact her on Sunday, but she was advised not to speak with them.
“I just did not feel comfortable speaking with them because of how the whole thing was handled,” she said.
Harris did say that she received messages Saturday night from a TikTok account belonging to the same woman she spoke to on the phone denying that she had called Harris.
While Harris said it was frustrating that the store owners wouldn’t take responsibility, she added that she didn’t want people flocking to Crumbl to leave negative reviews.
“I truly believe this is just…one person badly representing them,” Harris said.
Crumbl’s official TikTok account responded to Harris’ follow up, saying they were “looking forward to resolving this.”
Crumbl has more than 1,000 stores in all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico.
The company has 18 Alabama locations, according to its website, including Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Alabaster and McCalla.
Cousins Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley started Crumbl Cookies in 2017 in Logan, Utah.
The brand new eight-part docuseries Kevin Costner’s The West premiered May 26 on the History Channel, and another highly anticipated episode is set to premiere Monday, June 2 at 9/8c.
Those interested in catching the eight-part series can stream the show through Philo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Sling (50% off first month).
What is Kevin Costner’s The West?
According to the show description, the newest series provides a new look at the unbelievable history of the American West by delving into the desperate struggle for the land itself—and how it still shapes the America we know today.
Through Kevin Costner’s The West, viewers will explore the multi-layered portrait that makes up the American frontier from literal trailblazers to the law enforcers and battles for both land and freedom.
The first two episodes premiered back to back May 26, and episode three soon followed on May 27. Tonight, viewers will reach the halfway point with the release of episode four.
This week’s episode focuses on the abduction of Cynthia Ann Parker, which kicks off a series of confrontations. Cynthia Ann’s rescue sees her violently removed from her new native family and dropped back into a hostile foreign culture, while pushing her son on a campaign of revenge.
Out of the three, Philo is the cheapest option at just $28 a month after its 7-day free trial concludes.
What is Philo?
Philo is considered one of the most affordable streaming platforms on the market. Known as an entertainment-focused streaming service, Philo offers its subscribers access to over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.
New users can enjoy Philo’s 7-day free trial and continue to stream top channels, hit TV shows and movies on-demand for just $28 a month once the free trial expires.
Those looking to customize their flow of content even further on Philo can consider including add-ons such as MGM+, STARZ, and AMC+ in their subscription.
What is DirecTV?
DirecTV is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.
DirecTV has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.
Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.
What is Sling?
Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to ditch the hassle of traditional cable. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month and one month free of AMC+.
Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.
For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).
Carl Williams III is remembered as the kind of man who could electrify a room with a grin, rally a football team with a fourth-quarter miracle, and lift up a whole community with nothing but sneakers and selflessness.
Known as “Carlioo,” Williams was a beloved coach, devoted father, and standout athlete who was “a fun-loving, easy-going guy who wanted to see others succeed,” according to his uncle.
The gunman, identified as 27-year-old Marcus Sanders, is being held in Mobile Metro Jail on a murder charge.
“He ended up a girl dad and was always supporting them,” said his uncle, Keyon Williams, of Birmingham. “He was selfless.”
That selflessness was evident in his current project involving the creation of a new clothing line and his love for attire.
Williams donated about 20 to 30 pairs of athletic shoes to the LeFlore High School team, each pair valued over $150, his uncle said.
“Carl was an avid shoe collector, he had Jordan’s and any type of shoe you can imagine,” said Keyon Williams.
“He had his own clothing line. He gave those shoes to (LeFlore) and he didn’t want anything in return for that. He just wanted to give someone hope.”
The clothing line that Williams started was called Fidelity and “was starting to take off,” according to Murphy High School basketball coach and friend, Mike Epps.
“He was talking about supporting our program and doing something from his clothing line to support me,” Epps said.
“He gave his time to make sure the kids had the resources he didn’t have growing up. He was a standup guy.”
Michelle McRae Neuschwander, a chemistry teacher at B.C. Rain about a decade ago, said Williams was a “good-natured” high school student who was always working hard in class and was a stand-up student.
“He was one of those students who was jovial and who made it fun to teach,” she said.
“I was telling my husband that I’ve taught probably 3,200-plus kids and when I saw his name, I could instantly see his smile,” she said.
“He would light up a classroom. He was in there, each day, trying to make himself a better student.”
His uncle said that Williams was a four-sport athlete in high school – baseball, basketball, football and soccer. But it was on the football field where Williams made his mark.
B.C. Rain quarterback Carl Williams III looks for an open receiver as B.C. Rain hosts Faith Academy Friday Oct. 17, 2014, at Trimmier Park in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Brantley/[email protected])file photo
In 2014, the B.C. Rain Red Raiders squeaked into the Class 5A playoffs following a three-game winning streak to finish the season.
They then traveled to Demopolis and scored an upset win thanks to a furious fourth-quarter comeback and a memorable game-winning touchdown.
With 1:19 left in the game, and B.C. Rain trailing Demopolis 27-21, Williams scrambled out of a trouble and found wide receiver Corey Brown on a stunning 72-yard score.
“It was one of the coldest games … they were down, and he was encouraging his teammates,” said Keyon Williams. “It was an improbable win. It spoke to the person he was.”
The next week, B.C. Rain defeated Charles Henderson in the first home playoff game the school had played since 2005.
Keyon Williams said his nephew had scholarships to play sports in college. He attended Concordia College in Selma.
“He had so much to give,” said Keyon Williams.
The shooting has stirred anger in Mobile, where politicians and police leaders are calling the entire incident as “despicable.”
Keyon Williams said he believes the tragedy could have been avoided “if we showed conflict resolution.” He also believed that the Saenger Theater should have had metal detectors if it was hosting a large group of people.
“A lot of people could have gotten hurt,” he said, he said, regarding the shooting that killed Carl Williams III and left another, unnamed victim, with non-life-threatening injuries.
“I pray for the mental health of the kid who participated and the patrons there at this event,” Keyon Williams said. “Everyone is going to need prayer at this moment.”
“Inside the NBA” on TNT might be coming to an end as we know it, but Charles Barkley said Monday he is committed to two more years with TNT and ESPN.
Barkley revealed during an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” that TNT is working on a show featuring Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal and Ernie Johnson.
“TNT is trying to do something stupid behind the scenes,” Barkley said. “We taped a pilot about a month ago, and it was the stupidest sh*t I’ve ever seen in my life.”
Barkley confirmed “Inside the NBA” will air on ESPN next season, but TNT wants a separate show.
“We’re probably going to work on ESPN one-third or half the time,” Barkley said. “But they’re trying to do something stupid at TNT. Which is a stupid idea for a couple reasons. No. 1, we won’t have basketball highlights. But also, we’re probably gonna be going up against a NBA game. And anybody who likes basketball, they’re not gonna say, ‘Hey, you know what? Let me turn off a NBA game on Amazon, ESPN, or NBC to go watch these four dudes sit around and talk about nothing.’ …
“We taped a pilot doing stupid stuff and it was just stupid stuff. I wouldn’t want to go out like that.”
Barkley did give TNT credit, though.
“They did say it was an awful pilot,” he said. “But, I guess they want to feel like they’re doing something to make us earn our money from TNT.”
Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration is sending three Cabinet members to Alaska this week as it pursues oil drilling in the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and reinvigorating a natural gas project that’s languished for years.
The visit by Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin comes after Trump signed an executive order earlier this year aimed at boosting oil and gas drilling, mining and logging in Alaska. It also comes amid tariff talks with Asian countries that are seen as possible leverage for the administration to secure investments in the proposed Alaska liquefied natural gas project.
Their itinerary includes a meeting Sunday with resource development groups and U.S. Sens. Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski in Anchorage before heading to Utqiagvik, an Arctic town on the petroleum-rich North Slope where many Alaska Native leaders see oil development as economically vital to the region.
The federal officials also plan to visit the Prudhoe Bay oil field Monday — near the coast of the Arctic Ocean and more than 850 miles (1,368 kilometers) north of Anchorage — and speak at Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s annual energy conference Tuesday in Anchorage.
While it’s not unusual for U.S. officials to visit Alaska during warmer weather months, Dunleavy’s office said the officials’ visit is significant. Dunleavy, a Trump ally, said he is thankful for an administration that “recognizes Alaska’s unique value.”
Government and industry representatives from a number of Asian countries, including Japan, are expected to participate in a portion of the trip, reflecting pressure from the U.S. to invest in the pipeline — despite skepticism and opposition from environmental groups.
In Alaska, some environmentalists criticized the agenda for Dunleavy’s conference. Highlighting fossil fuels alongside renewable or alternative energy make “energy sources of the past look more legitimate at a conference like this,” said Andy Moderow, senior policy director with the Alaska Wilderness League.
“I think we should be looking at climate solutions that work for Alaskans, not trying to open up places that industry is taking a pass on, namely the Arctic refuge,” he said.
A push for more drilling
Trump has long taken credit for provisions of a 2017 tax law championed by Alaska’s congressional delegation that called for two oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain by late 2024. The first one remains the subject of ongoing litigation, with the main bidder a state corporation that saw its seven leases later canceled by then-President Joe Biden’s administration. A judge in March ruled Biden’s administration overstepped, and the Interior Department, in line with Trump’s executive order, is working to reinstate the leases.
There weren’t any bids in the second sale, held under Biden and blasted by the state as overly restrictive.
Debate over drilling in the refuge — home to polar bears, musk ox, birds and other wildlife — has long been a flashpoint. Indigenous Gwich’in leaders consider the coastal plain sacred land, noting its importance to a caribou herd they rely upon.
Many North Slope Iñupiat leaders who support drilling in the refuge felt their voices were not heard during the Biden era. During the Trump officials’ visit, they also hope to make a case for additional development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, which Trump has advocated, and for being included in planning decisions.
Nagruk Harcharek, president of Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat, an advocacy group whose members include leaders from the region, called the officials’ visit “a step in the right direction.”
‘Gigantic natural gas pipeline’
For years, the state has sought to develop its stores of North Slope natural gas as a way to provide affordable energy to more residents and bolster revenues via exports. But cost concerns, shifts in direction, competition from other projects and questions about economic feasibility have stymied progress. Oil companies have long reinjected gas that occurs with oil deposits on the slope to produce more oil, which remains Alaska’s economic lifeblood.
The latest gas proposal calls for a roughly 810-mile (1,300-kilometer) pipeline that would carry gas from the North Slope to port and a facility that would process and export liquefied natural gas to Asian countries. In a March speech to Congress, Trump touted his ongoing support of the “gigantic natural gas pipeline.” He said countries like Japan and South Korea “want to be our partner, with investments of trillions of dollars each.” No firm commitments from countries have been made.
The company advancing the project — in partnership with a state corporation — is in a stage of refining cost estimates, previously pegged at around $44 billion for the pipeline and related infrastructure, before final decisions are made on whether to move forward with the project.
Alaska in the spotlight
While Dunleavy has likened Trump’s friendly approach to energy development as “Christmas every day,” Alaska’s fortunes remain tightly linked to the volatility of oil prices, which are down sharply from a year ago, squeezing state revenues.
State lawmakers across party lines overwhelmingly passed a resolution urging Congress to provide Alaska with 90% of royalty revenues for oil and gas leases in the Arctic refuge, arguing the U.S. government reneged on past promises for such a share. The resolution also asked for that to be extended to the petroleum reserve.
Alaska’s tax structure allows companies like ConocoPhillips Alaska — which is pursuing a massive oil project known as Willow in the reserve — to write off a portion of their development costs against production taxes they incur elsewhere on the North Slope. While lawmakers widely support Willow, they also have argued a change in federal royalty share would address a hit to state revenues created by production in the reserve.
The city of Huntsville may start using artificial intelligence-operated cameras on garbage trucks to look for property code violations.
The use of the cameras was one of the measures discussed during last week’s City Council work session dedicated to efforts to rid the city of overgrown grass, structurally unsafe buildings, and other nuisances.
“There’s a challenge in monitoring the property conditions with the existing resources that we have,” City Innovation Officer Larry Lowe said. “It’s labor-based now, so it’s very time-intensive. There is a need for continuous, objective ways to look at the structures that we have going on here.”
Last year, the city inspected more than 10,000 sites for potential code violations and sent out more than 8,300 notices, 42% of which were for overgrown grass.
Lowe said the city was looking at an automated way to detect violations and automatically send notices which would relieve a lot of the load on inspectors, “allowing them to go look at some structures and maybe more important, bigger objects to look at as opposed to the nuisances of grass.”
He said the city was looking at weather-sealed cameras and mounting them to the garbage trucks.
“You would have cameras on both sides of the vehicle,” Lowe said. “Those trucks already drive every road in Huntsville. This would give us an opportunity to passively image every single parcel that their garbage trucks pass by.”
He said the cameras would check parcels of land for overgrown lawns, improper vehicle storage and other structural damage issues.
District 2 City Councilman David Little asked about privacy issues involving the technology. Lowe said the technology would blur images of people, including children who might be playing in the yard.
Huntsville currently uses inspectors and follows complaints from residents in investigating property maintenance issues. Residents have complained to council members about the timeliness in which nuisances are taken care of around town.
“We work primarily through voluntary compliance,” Community Development Manager Scott Erwin said. “That’s our goal, so we can maintain community standards, protect public health and safety and preserve our community property values.”
Erwin said everything his department does is based on a city ordinance or a state statute “and there is a timeliness factor.” That includes getting property owners’ notice.
Property owners are given 14 days to get overgrown grass in compliance. According to city ordinance, grass cannot be any higher than eight inches on platted property. If the property owner doesn’t bring their yard into compliance, the city may mow the grass and charge property owners for the work.
On a junk, litter and inoperable vehicle violations, property owners are given a 30-day notice. Property owners are given 120 days to rectify structural issues.
“If we find a building that is a danger to the life, health and safety to the public or occupants, we will post that property, then we will send a notice to the owner of record,” Erwin said.
Before the city sends out a notice, Erwin said the city must see who owns it, who the property tax assessor’s owner of record is and do a Huntsville Utilities to check to see if it is a tenant. Unsafe building property owners are given 30 days to receive a permit to bring a property into compliance.
One reason it may take the city so long to take care of a maintenance issue is that property owners are entitled to due process, which includes public hearings before council action and appearances in municipal court.
District 4 City Councilman Bill Kling and District 3 City Councilwoman Jennie Robinson asked if the time property owners are given to bring their issues into compliance could be shortened.
Kling asked about shortening the 14-day notice to seven and the 30-day notices shortened to 15. But Erwin said the 14 days allow property owners the time to receive notices by mail.
In addition to cameras on garbage trucks, the city is exploring other methods to speed up getting properties into compliance. That includes sending cases to circuit court rather than municipal court, which only has the authority to levy fines and short jail time.
But Erwin and City Attorney Trey Riley said the city continues to have problems holding out of state property owners accountable, as well as bringing property into compliance when there is a transfer of ownership or when it’s unclear who the heir is to property where the previous owner has died.
The city is also considering what to do about complaints about vehicles being parked on the grass in neighborhoods, which is currently not a violation of a city ordinance. Making it a violation could create complications, Riley said, when street parking is limited. He said there could be impoundment issues. He also said it might encourage property owners to pave their yards at a time when the city is trying to protect green space.
An Alabama man is behind bars after authorities say he fatally shot another man Sunday night while he was perched about 75 yards away.
The suspect told investigators he did fire the shots but missed his target.
The victim was identified Monday as Oscar Lee Eiland, according to Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton.
Eiland was 58.
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 7:18 p.m. to the 100 block of Lee Road 684 North on a report of a shooting. That location is in the Beulah community.
When deputies arrived, they made contact with 58-year-old Christopher James Espey Futral who was hiding behind a fence.
He called out to deputies saying that he was putting his gun down and coming out with his hands up.
Futral was taken into custody without incident.
Eiland was then found inside his home with multiple gunshot wounds to the pelvic and groin area, sheriff’s officials said.
Deputies performed CPR on Eiland until medics arrived. He was taken to East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators recovered a .243 caliber bolt action hunting rifle and multiple spent shell casings from the yard at Futral’s residence.
Sheriff’s spokeswoman Jessica Henderson investigators determined Futral shot Eiland from a perched position from about 75 yards away.
“He admitted to the shooting but stated he missed his intended target,” Henderson said.
Authorities did not say whether Futral said who or what he was trying to shoot.
Futral is charged with murder. He is being held in the Lee County Detention Center with no bond, awaiting an Aniah’s Law Hearing.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 334-749-5651 or Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867).
The brand new true-crime docuseries Relative Secrets premieres on BBC America Monday, June 2 at 10/9c.
Those looking for a new true-crime series to delve into can stream Relative Secrets through Philo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Sling (50% off first month).
What is Relative Secrets about?
Hosted by award-winning actress Jane Seymour and archaeologist Natasha Billson, Relative Secrets explore the remarkable mysteries and dark legacies that haunt ordinary families. From serial killer parents to long-buried family secrets, Seymour and Billson examine it all.
The Relative Secrets debut episode titled “A Serial Killer’s Kin,” centers on the daughter of a serial killer who is desperately hoping to find that her family’s lineage offers redemption from her father’s horrifying crimes, but when Seymour and Billson search for an ancestor, they discover a secret far worse than they could ever imagine.
Out of the three streaming platforms that offer BBC America, Philo is the most affordable option at just $28 a month after its free trial concludes.
What is Philo?
Philo is considered one of the most affordable streaming platforms on the market. Known as an entertainment-focused streaming service, Philo offers its subscribers access to over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.
New users can enjoy Philo’s 7-day free trial and continue to stream top channels, hit TV shows and movies on-demand for just $28 a month once the free trial expires.
Those looking to customize their flow of content even further on Philo can consider including add-ons such as MGM+, STARZ, and AMC+ in their subscription.
What is DirecTV?
DirecTV is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.
DirecTV has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.
Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.
What is Sling?
Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to ditch the hassle of traditional cable. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month and one month free of AMC+.
Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.
For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).