Local Emergency Management Agency officials have announced several early school dismissals today ahead of expected severe weather. Elmore County Schools - all after school athletic and extracurricular activities cancelled Hale County Schools - all afternoon evening events cancelled Macon County…
[gtxvideo vid="3wRDhZQi" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3wRDhZQi-120.jpg?cachebust=1456183938820" vtitle="pedestrian killed update"] A Montgomery man was killed after being struck by a car. Police have identified the victim as 32-year-old Tarvis Erby. Erby was hit and killed by a 2007 Jeep Compass just after 1…
Alabama Power today announced several changes in the company’s leadership. The changes follow last week’s announcement that Steve Spencer, Alabama Power executive vice president, will be stepping down to become president of the nonprofit Economic Development Partnership of Alabama. Greg Barker, Alabama Power…
The Nevada Caucus and South Carolina Primary showed major victories for some presidential candidates. While Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton now has another caucus win under her belt, the loss of another Republican party member is upsetting to voters. "My guys…
[gtxvideo vid="yYYnXE6F" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yYYnXE6F-120.jpg?cachebust=1456153789817" vtitle="alabama budget"] Lawmakers are expected to get some very important work done this week, giving us a first look at their solutions for this year's budget. It took lawmakers two special sessions last year to come up with…
[gtxvideo vid="QVDzb8CY" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QVDzb8CY-120.jpg?cachebust=1456022649414" vtitle="namdropper"] One of Montgomery's oldest family owned stores is celebrating 75 years in the capital city. The Name Dropper got it's start all the way back in 1941 and was known as Brunson's at the…
[gtxvideo vid="QXYlOavo" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QXYlOavo-120.jpg?cachebust=1456022690312" vtitle="habitat bball"] Today the habitat for humanity hosted a fundraiser on the hardcourt to raise awareness and money. The Harlem Ambassadors came back again this year to take on habitat supporters from the community. Our…
[gtxvideo vid="b6O4Z1G3" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/b6O4Z1G3-120.jpg?cachebust=1456165198394" vtitle="harper lee funeral"] The funeral for the famous author of to Kill a Mockingbird was held today in Monroeville. Harper Lee died Friday at the age of 89. Much like most of her life, the…
[gtxvideo vid="tdXML63J" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tdXML63J-120.jpg?cachebust=1456165241919" vtitle="bailey crash"] An early morning crash near Prattville claimed the life of a Montgomery woman. Troopers say 39 -year- old Sparkle Bailey was killed when her Chevy Tahoe hit the concrete barrier on I-65 at…
Montgomery police officials say a suspect is in custody after a shooting on Midway Street. Officials say the victim was found in the 1800 block of Midway Street with minor injuries. Police have not released details on what charges the…
[gtxvideo vid="777XGEA8" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/777XGEA8-120.jpg?cachebust=1456162388429" vtitle="African dancing"] There are 18 children from the country of Uganda. They are making their way around the world singing and dancing in hopes of getting a good education. Twenty years ago, Ronald Ssekabira was…
[gtxvideo vid="mqEaRBEz" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mqEaRBEz-120.jpg?cachebust=1456160968785" vtitle="Harper Lee death"] Today the state and the world lost a fixture in this century's literature. Harper Lee passed away at the age of 89 in her hometown of Monroeville. The flag at half staff…
Two suspects are wanted in Prattville for using a stolen credit card to make purchases at a local business. While trying to use the card, the victim received an alert from the card provider and called the police. The transaction…
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading representative of small business owners, is endorsing Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) for reelection. Roby has a strong record of standing up for small business in the U.S. House and should…
The US Attorney for Alabama's Middle District has responded to a letter from several Alabama lawmakers asking for the federal government to look into the ethics investigation of House Speaker Mike Hubbard. George Beck held a press conference Friday morning…
[gtxvideo vid="sPpKcWV5" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sPpKcWV5-120.jpg?cachebust=1455918700041" vtitle="law students scalia death"] Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is also remembered by young people as a revered justice that changed the way justices interact with lawyers in the courtroom. Years of studying cases, Months…
Attorney General Luther Strange voiced disappointment over an 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, Thursday, against the Birmingham-based Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in their religious liberty lawsuit against Obamacare’s contraceptive coverage mandate. “The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in…
[gtxvideo vid="TksH3kNl" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TksH3kNl-120.jpg?cachebust=1455895526728" vtitle="prattvill cotton gin factory"] Plans for the historic Prattville gin shop are moving forward. The Historic Prattville Redevelopment authority passed a resolution to invest more than $4 million to pay and fix up part of…
[gtxvideo vid="pD1XMJwy" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pD1XMJwy-120.jpg?cachebust=1455837245859" vtitle="speed car"] Lawmakers are taking a tough look at Montgomery's speed cars, and they don't like what they see. The senate voted Thursday to repeal the law that lets the city operate the cars. This…
The National Weather Service says four tornadoes touched down throughout south Alabama when severe storms hit the state earlier this week. Officials say damage surveys after the storms Monday showed that tornadoes ranging between EF0 and EF1 in strength touched…
[gtxvideo vid="AEJIL7Ea" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AEJIL7Ea-120.jpg?cachebust=1455838499023" vtitle="tornado sirens"] A new tornado siren has been moved to county road one in the Jones community. Officials say the siren was moved because it was to close to another one and didn't serve as…
[gtxvideo vid="WUMp1JjH" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WUMp1JjH-120.jpg?cachebust=1455838438337" vtitle="apple encryption"] NEW YORK (AP) — Police and prosecutors in New York City said Thursday that the top-notch encryption technology on Apple mobile phones is now routinely hindering criminal investigations. And they predicted the problem…
In the recent wake of ALEA Director Spencer Collier being placed on leave by Governor Robert Bentley, House Minority Leader, Craig Ford, spoke up about Governor Bentley's actions. "Governor Robert Bentley has, in my opinion, committed what can only be…
Auburn University at Montgomery was honored with 2015 Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. “Students are eager to volunteer in their communities and become better stewards of the environment,”…
[gtxvideo vid="m20haXEo" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/m20haXEo-120.jpg?cachebust=1455824767131" vtitle="WAKA_2016_02_18_12_00_51"] 2015 was a historic year for the city of Montgomery, with the 50th anniversary of the march from Selma to Montgomery, as well as the 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Montgomery unveiled…
