[gtxvideo vid="WyD5Y9Z5" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WyD5Y9Z5-120.jpg?cachebust=1458228469167" vtitle="WAKA_2016_03_16_22_05_44"] Rep. Mac McCutcheon from Huntsville proposed a six cent per gallon tax. He says there would be an option for the legislature to re-evaluate it every few years and raise it as needed. McCutcheon…
In Elmore County Circuit Court today, 21-year old Miles Pepping, of Deatsville, pled guilty to Manslaughter, Assault 3rd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstructing Governmental Operation. Pepping was arrested in January 2015 for the single vehicle crash that occurred on…
Jackson Hospital will host a special book signing with author Lilly Henderson-Harold Thursday, March 24 at 1pm in the hospital’s main lobby. Harold’s book, “Memories to Cling,” an autobiography, is a collection of life experiences captured in sketches of memories. She says,…
[gtxvideo vid="e6awbwH3" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e6awbwH3-120.jpg?cachebust=1458166952731" vtitle="prison reform"] Prisons are at the forefront in the state house after a violent outbreak at Holman prison. Now lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to build four new state of the art facilities.…
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Wendy Owings Powell. On March 3rd, the Elmore County Sheriff’s Department received an Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle report in reference to a 1998 Buick Regal LS, maroon in color, tag number…
[gtxvideo vid="H0BX6aZW" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/H0BX6aZW-120.jpg?cachebust=1458166910938" vtitle="mental health summit"] It's a growing problem many people are afraid to talk about, mental health. Law enforcement came together to address the negative stigma, in hope of finding a solution. Envision, and other organizations…
[gtxvideo vid="e4O5k8xM" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e4O5k8xM-120.jpg?cachebust=1458143430899" vtitle="allegies"] Employees at "Cheatam's Whips and Cuts Car Wash" on Harrison Road in Montgomery say they have seen a lot of business lately with cars covered with pollen. "Covered from one end to the other.…
MONTGOMERY, Ala (AlabamaNews.Net) -- Citing his deep roots to the Capital City, Montgomery native Reggie Barlow was introduced Tuesday night as the new Head Football Coach for the Sidney Lanier Poets. The 43 year old Poets' alumnus, who had a standout…
[gtxvideo vid="NIWXqGqK" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NIWXqGqK-120.jpg?cachebust=1458142194494" vtitle="passed general fund budget"] MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a General Fund budget that Gov. Robert Bentley already has threatened to veto over Medicaid funding. Representatives approved the spending…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate has voted to do away with state-issued marriage licenses following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that effectively legalized same-sex marriage. Senators approved the bill 23-3 on Tuesday. It would require couples to file…
[gtxvideo vid="OrEoXUU2" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OrEoXUU2-120.jpg?cachebust=1458062539580" vtitle="triumph program"] Triumph Services is looking to make an impact on the lives of people with special needs in Montgomery. They say it's all about giving people a second chance, and a sense of pride. The…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the shooting death Tuesday, March 15, of 18-year-old Kimo Anthony of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1500 block of Gibson Street at about 3:45 a.m. after receiving a report that…
The Montgomery Police Department and Fire Medics responded to East South Boulevard at Narrow Lane Road at about 8:50 p.m. Monday, March 14, in reference to a crash involving a 1999 Toyota Camry and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, Gwendolyn Wise, 54, of Montgomery…
The presidential race is heating up. It's another Super Tuesday and some key states are at stake. Political analyst Steve Flowers says this primary election could determine the fate of Marco Rubio and John Kasich. Both Republican candidates are vying for…
[gtxvideo vid="ZCoHb9H9" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZCoHb9H9-120.jpg?cachebust=1458055967681" vtitle="prison security"] Governor Bentley and corrections officials are asking lawmakers to approve an $800 million bond issue to reform the state's prison system. It would close most existing correctional facilities and build three new men's…
Authorities have identified the victim in a Macon County murder. According the State Bureau of Investigation, the victim is Macon County Resident Tim Woods. The murder occurred Monday on County Road 13 near U.S. Highway 80 intersection. At the request…
Bishop Paul Leeland of The Alabama West Florida Conference has appointed Dr. Larry Bryars to Frazer United Methodist Church to serve as senior pastor. Dr. Bryars is currently serving as District Superintendent in the Marianna/Panama City District. He is originally from Stockton, Alabama…
[gtxvideo vid="fIwJO7sk" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fIwJO7sk-120.jpg?cachebust=1458058661383" vtitle="update"] Construction work on two schools headed to the old Montgomery Mall is moving ahead at full speed. You may have noticed lots of construction equipment at the now One Center. School officials say while there…
[gtxvideo vid="LMqepvOZ" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LMqepvOZ-120.jpg?cachebust=1457977147361" vtitle="montgomery unpaved roads"] Some Montgomery County neighbors are speaking out after complaining for years about the conditions of a road in their neighborhood, and now they're calling on county commissioners to help. Neighbors says when…
[gtxvideo vid="nqa9YqKo" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nqa9YqKo-120.jpg?cachebust=1457965525012" vtitle="meals on wheels"] The Montgomery Area Council on Aging held their 22nd annual Culinary Caper to fund the Meals on Wheels Program. The Meals on Wheels delivers a hot, nutritious meal to home bound Montgomery area…
Today was a beautiful day for some music in the park. Members of the Prattvillle community gathered in Prattville Park for the annual March Madness Concert from Prattville Pops Band. The concert featured several marches from a variety of composers…
The Montgomery Zoo wrapped up the Fortieth annual Zoo Weekend Fundraiser. There were bake sales and thousands of people showed up over the weekend, despite the threat of rainy weather. This fundraiser is where much of the money for Zoo…
The Montgomery Humane Society held its very first fundraiser for cats Saturday. It was called Catini. The humane society held a silent auction to raise funds to revamp its cat room to make it more functional, and more comfortable for…
Every year people around the River Region provide prom dresses to girls who can't afford to buy or rent them at the annual iHeart Prom giveaway. United Way teamed up with Jim Massey's Cleaners and other partners like Alabama News…
The father of a 4-year-old boy involved in a high-profile child abuse case in Elmore County has been arrested on charges unrelated to that case, according to court documents. Joey Crampton allegedly physically assaulted his wife, Leah Crampton, as well…
