The state's graduation rates are on the uptick. In a news conference Thursday, Governor Robert Bentley and state education leaders announced the 2014-2015 graduation rate is at 89%. Increasing the high school graduation rate in Alabama is a primary objective…
[gtxvideo vid="2mRX3sY4" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2mRX3sY4-120.jpg?cachebust=1452876892007" vtitle="New police app"] The city of Montgomery has another way for people to access city resources. Officials unveiled a new app they hope will keep people safe, and informed. The Montgomery Police Department is getting…
[gtxvideo vid="6Ujyj4qJ" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6Ujyj4qJ-120.jpg?cachebust=1452873287801" vtitle="Lottery Travel"] Even though Alabama legislature is still debating on having a lottery in Alabama, that is not stopping many Alabamians from playing the game. Currently the jackpot is set at a record $1.5 billion…
[gtxvideo vid="g426ZnFH" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/g426ZnFH-120.jpg?cachebust=1452873618619" vtitle="Ellis republican election stuff"] According to Quinnipiac, Bernie Sanders is gaining on Hillary Clinton, especially among younger voters. But political analyst Steve Flowers says he is not putting too much stock into the polls. "Even…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The fate of a Selma woman on trial for murder in Perry County is in the hands of a jury. District Attorney Michael Jackson says 25 year old Tammy Hill attacked her then-boyfriend with a…
[gtxvideo vid="y5i4blwd" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y5i4blwd-120.jpg?cachebust=1452874431049" vtitle="Cross over voting"] In just 47 days Alabamians will head to the polls for the primaries to decide who they think should represent the Democrats and the Republicans for president, as well as other key…
[gtxvideo vid="iYQ0TlNn" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iYQ0TlNn-120.jpg?cachebust=1452658770945" vtitle="BAMA FANS ON VICTORY"] It was the culmination of a long season, Alabama's big victory against Clemson in the national championship game. Stefanie Hicks talked to fans who were in the stadium following the victory…
[gtxvideo vid="DcOCOEaQ" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DcOCOEaQ-120.jpg?cachebust=1452702472857" vtitle="Harlem Globetrotters"] Fans of all ages were excited to see the famous Harlem Globetrotters in Action. "We've watched them on tv and she loves it. Thought it would be a good family experience," says Ty…
[gtxvideo vid="wEGjg77N" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wEGjg77N-120.jpg?cachebust=1452702523739" vtitle="Selma crime"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police make a third arrest in connection with a rash of shootings that left two people dead and two others injured. Lt. Sam Miller says Clarence Brenson was…
[gtxvideo vid="s2eUscXO" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s2eUscXO-120.jpg?cachebust=1452702570830" vtitle="Ernest Sit down"] It's been almost one year since the city of Montgomery swore in it's fourteenth police chief. With the change in leadership, is the city any safer? Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley says…
[gtxvideo vid="86sRY1XF" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/86sRY1XF-120.jpg?cachebust=1452637848572" vtitle="Lottery vosot"] Some lawmakers say it's time for Alabama to consider a lottery. Tuesday, Senator Jim McClendon of Springville and Representative Alan Harper of Northport introduced legislation for the upcoming session. It would allow Alabamians a chance to…
[gtxvideo vid="40rTbQrO" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/40rTbQrO-120.jpg?cachebust=1452702617281" vtitle="Champ Sales"] With the Crimson Tide winning the big game, Alabama retailers are looking to cash in on the big win, selling championship items for the Alabama faithful. The Alabama Crimson Tide's season may be…
[gtxvideo vid="Ss1VCTTo" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ss1VCTTo-120.jpg?cachebust=1452615083898" vtitle="TB everywhere"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turn out for Tuberculosis screenings in Marion after state health officials offer a cash incentive for people to get tested and treated for the disease.…
Alabama does it again, and the dynasty is as good as ever. A daring on-side kick turned the tide in Alabama's favor and touched off a second-half scoring explosion and the Crimson Tide beat Clemson 45-40 in the national championship…
[gtxvideo vid="79TIukBY" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/79TIukBY-120.jpg?cachebust=1452614291477" vtitle="Cahmp watching party"] It's time for the big game and Tide fans are excited to see it played out on the big screen at the MPAC. "Wow, what better way to watch a game than…
[gtxvideo vid="3bOVsFmX" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3bOVsFmX-120.jpg?cachebust=1452614144933" vtitle="Greenville Rape"] A Greenville business owner is facing rape charges after a weekend investigation. The Greenville police arrested and charged Jeffery Chad McGriff, 43, with first degree rape. Courtesy: Butler County Jail Greenville Police say…
[gtxvideo vid="rlMjI2lR" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rlMjI2lR-120.jpg?cachebust=1452614243877" vtitle="Troy leadership conference"] Troy University and the city of Troy are preparing to empower and encourage with their annual leadership conference that also celebrates Black History Month in February. "It started with twenty to twenty-five…
[gtxvideo vid="XPLRJexa" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XPLRJexa-120.jpg?cachebust=1452558587705" vtitle="FINAL GAME PREVIEW PKG"] All the hype for the national championship game is almost over. It's now time for Alabama and Clemson to see who's best on the field. But before the big game, we…
[gtxvideo vid="xh7O6j4M" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xh7O6j4M-120.jpg?cachebust=1452557983318" vtitle="BAMA GAME ATTIRE PKG"] When it comes to being a great fan for the Alabama Crimson Tide or the Clemson Tigers, wearing the right game attire is a must. Stefanie Hicks mingled with the fans…
[gtxvideo vid="yzE2CNM0" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yzE2CNM0-120.jpg?cachebust=1452614191033" vtitle="AL lottery"] The right combination of numbers could net you more money than most will ever see in their entire lives. But states are also collecting with the print out of each ticket. The state…
The U.S. Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from former Gov. Don Siegelman over his prison sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice. The justices had no comment Monday on their order letting stand a lower court ruling that rejected…
The Alabama Republican Party steering committee is asking indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard to step aside from his leadership role as he heads to trial on ethics charges. The committee approved a resolution Sunday asking Hubbard to suspend his leadership…
[gtxvideo vid="5FvnLMDI" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5FvnLMDI-120.jpg?cachebust=1452487216550" vtitle="BAMA'S RUN PKG"] What makes a champion? Often, it's overcoming great adversity. For the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, that adversity happened with an early loss to Ole Miss. But since then, the Tide have…
[gtxvideo vid="YxN23KIr" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YxN23KIr-120.jpg?cachebust=1452485477818" vtitle="BAMA BAR PKG"] When you move to a new area, or are spending a few days in a new town, sometimes you just want to find a place to hang out, that feels like home.…
[gtxvideo vid="TOHAMC0t" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TOHAMC0t-120.jpg?cachebust=1452487547629" vtitle="FBC Mission PKG"] When you think about taking a mission trip, you usually imagine going to an exotic location or third world country. Ministering to downtown Montgomery is probably not the first place that comes…
