Community members came together in the historic Shiloh Baptist Church, founded just a few years after Abraham Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation. Attendees proudly sang The Battle Hymn of the Republic, recalling the days that began the path to the…
[gtxvideo vid="wVAXa5Kl" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wVAXa5Kl-120.jpg?cachebust=1451942841623" vtitle="Donwtown Festive"] 2015 ended with a bang in downtown Montgomery. Alabama News Network was one of the sponsors for the celebration at the Commerce Street entertainment district. Thousands of people filled the streets, listening to…
[gtxvideo vid="CsrpMVzQ" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CsrpMVzQ-120.jpg" vtitle="CADETCOMPETITION"] These cadets have been working for years to march in the halls of Maxwell Air Force Base's Air University. It's part of a competition showcasing skills they use throughout the year. "We've redesigned the…
Here is the latest list of road closings from the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency, as of Thursday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2015: Elmore/Montgomery County - Emerald Mountain Toll Bridge is closed due to flooding of Dozier Road in Montgomery…
[gtxvideo vid="8ApAYXhL" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8ApAYXhL-120.jpg" vtitle="faithmatters"] An Alabama non-profit is using flight to get people in dire need to cancer and other medical treatments across the country. In Monroeville, Alabama Pilots for Christ takes off with a greater purpose.…
[gtxvideo vid="GLrjm785" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GLrjm785-120.jpg" vtitle="wareaglesupperclub"] Every college town has that one iconic bar. In Auburn, that's been the War Eagle Supper Club. And as we countdown the end of 2015- so to will be the finale of a…
State emergency officials are urging everyone to stay vigilant and prepared to evacuate low areas if needed. "Our local governments and our local EMA's  have been working around the clock for days," says Director of Alabama's Emergency Management Agency, Art…
The Montgomery Zoo has announced the death of the zoo's 12 and-a-half year old, male Reticulated giraffe, Willie. Zoo officials say he died yesterday morning. Willie had been a resident of the Montgomery Zoo for 10 years. Zoo officials say…
In March, Selma and Montgomery were in the national spotlight as the the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma to Montgomery March drew large crowds to the region. Even President Obama made a special appearance. "Their faith was…
The wet weather is causing problems for some drivers. One of the  of Prattville's busiest roads will have to be fixed because of a rutted out culvert. Drivers are turning around one by one on McQueen Smith Road, and it's all…
The city of Montgomery has released an updated list of road closings due to flooding. Here are the roads that remain closed as of late Monday afternoon: 400 block Japonica Street 3535 Norman Bridge Road Stuart Street and East Fairview…
[gtxvideo vid="IWd10n49" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IWd10n49-120.jpg" vtitle="Dozier Road.m4v"] The heavy rainfall has caused damage to a number of roads, making it difficult for drivers trying to get home. Crews are working around the clock on Dozier Road in Montgomery County. The road was…
The Elmore County Emergency Management Agency has released an updated list of road closings as of noon Monday. Those closings include: Wetumpka:…
[gtxvideo vid="ZyYKylrK" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZyYKylrK-120.jpg" vtitle="Santa Claus on Talkback"] Christmas Day is almost here! Â Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to appear on Alabama News Network. Â Area children were able to visit with Santa and tell him…
[gtxvideo vid="9ss0aXRC" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9ss0aXRC-120.jpg" vtitle="Food safety.m4v"] With Christmas quickly approaching people across the country will spend time on the stove or the grill cooking for family members, and firefighters say they want to make sure you stay safe when…
MONTGOMERY – People who need to get rid of their Christmas trees after the holiday can get a little help from the city. The city will offer free Christmas tree recycling for residents on Saturday, December 26, 2015, and January 2, 2016, at Saturday trash collection…
Church leaders from across the state are asking Governor Bentley to reconsider his stance on allowing Syrian refugees into the state. This comes after the governor announced in November that he was not allowing refugees into the state because he…
[gtxvideo vid="AocZ37jb" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AocZ37jb-120.jpg" vtitle="Last minute shopping.m4v"] With Christmas just a few days away, people across the country are getting ready to do some last minute shopping. Retailers say stores will be busy as ever, especially when it comes to…
Seven trainees and a firefighter are out of a job after allegations of cheating. Tuesday, the Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has terminated seven trainees and initiated termination proceedings against a firefighter following an incident of cheating. In a statement the department says…
[gtxvideo vid="1AqhObSL" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1AqhObSL-120.jpg" vtitle="Long walk home.m4v"] Whoopi Goldberg and Sissy Spacek headlined The Long Walk Home, a story about two women from different backgrounds living through the civil rights movement. You'll find that many of the locations are…
[gtxvideo vid="1GdlwV5O" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1GdlwV5O-120.jpg" vtitle="Year in review.m4v"] The year kicked off with the Selma to Montgomery March reenactment, a reelection bid, and 60th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. Those are just a few of the many events that took place under…
A court case that's gone on for months and months has come to an end after a judge's ruling. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Greg Griffin, on Friday, ruled against former Alabama State University head football coach Reggie Barlow in…
Today restaurants and organizations had their third Annual Toy Drive Give-away for kids in the Bullock County area. The event took place in New Town Park of Union Springs where at least 150 kids came to receive toys. Santa Claus…
A single vehicle crash yesterday claimed the life of a pedestrian. The collision happened at 6:30 p.m. on U.S. 231, just outside the city of Wetumpka on the River Bridge at the 115 mile marker. 37-year-old Lamkeo Phongsamout of Wetumpka…
[gtxvideo vid="lCB6DyeB" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lCB6DyeB-120.jpg" vtitle="Church reasons"] If you have not finished all your Christmas shopping just yet, do not worry. There is still some time to head to the stores to get those last minute gifts. But remember, for…
