Alabama lawmakers ended the 2016 session with three big items of unfinished business: the oil spill settlement division; Medicaid funding and prison construction. Gov. Robert Bentley recently said he's considering calling a special session later this year for another try,…
Montgomery Public Schools’ Virtual School Program will begin accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year on May 12 through June 2, 2016. The program, which was piloted last year, is open to all students in grades 9-12 who are on…
[gtxvideo vid="2WTYyAp7" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2WTYyAp7-120.jpg?cachebust=1463067433984" vtitle="greek fest"] The Greek Orthodox Church is preparing for their annual Greek Food Festival. For many it's about more than the food, it's also about fellowship and informing people about the Greek Orthodox beliefs. There will be…
Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford says a town hall meeting on Victoryland will take place Thursday, May 12. The mayor along with Victoryland Owner, Milton McGregor, will discuss and answer questions about the Macon County casino's future. The public is invited…
[gtxvideo vid="eJzrYGcK" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eJzrYGcK-120.jpg?cachebust=1462983509129" vtitle="road to nowhere"] There was a lot of excitement when the governor joined local officials to open the first phase of Montgomery's outer loop project, but now the road only takes you out to Vaughn…
[gtxvideo vid="xRC1dM1B" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xRC1dM1B-120.jpg?cachebust=1462980398899" vtitle="brewbaker-speed camera"] The battle over Montgomery's speed cameras in unmanned police cars continues. It started with the governor signing off on legislation repealing the city's ability to use them. Then the city came back saying…
Elmore Correctional Facility is no longer on lockdown. Approximately 90 percent of the 300 inmates who participated in the work stoppage have returned to work. Holman remains on lockdown as the work stoppage there continues. The Department of Corrections has…
Lawyers for the state of Alabama are asking an appellate court to allow the execution of a death row inmate this week. Vernon Madison is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Thursday night for the 1985 murder of Mobile police…
Some of the most prominent names in Alabama government will be testifying at House Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics trial. Court records filed Tuesday show that subpoenas have been issued to Gov. Robert Bentley, former Gov. Bob Riley, Senate President Pro…
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Tuesday May 10, Montgomery Coca-Cola Bottling Company dedicates its new, state-of-the-art $35 million distribution center and warehouse located at 4919 Westport Boulevard in Montgomery, Alabama. As a division of Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. (“Coca-Cola UNITED”) since November of 2014, Montgomery Coca-Cola has added…
[gtxvideo vid="VSi3RjxI" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VSi3RjxI-120.jpg?cachebust=1462982430302" vtitle="hire fest"] More jobs are available to Alabamians looking for work. The Federal Bureau of Prisons is hiring, and it's looking looking to fill open positions. Hundreds are vying for an opportunity to be employed by…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of 35-year-old Reginald Williams of Montgomery. On Friday, May 6, at about 9:12 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to a shooting in the 1300 block of Clay Street. There,…
The United States Marshal’s Gulf Coast Fugitive Taskforce are searching for two fugitives wanted for Capital Murder. On April 27, an adult male was shot and killed at 3230 Virginia Pines Lane, Montgomery, Alabama. Subsequent information led to the identity of Kierro…
[gtxvideo vid="6r61awB4" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6r61awB4-120.jpg?cachebust=1462981240818" vtitle="roy moore update"] The controversial conservative Chief Justice Roy Moore makes waves throughout the judicial system once again. The complaints this time say Moore told state probate judges to enforce the state's ban on same-sex…
[gtxvideo vid="taJ8zw5V" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/taJ8zw5V-120.jpg?cachebust=1462895436727" vtitle="WAKA_2016_05_09_22_01_52"] Last week, Governor Bentley signed a bill putting the brakes on Montgomery's use of speed cameras come June 1st. Mayor Todd Strange says, not so fast. He says the automated enforcement cameras aren't going…
[gtxvideo vid="VcoHY0fh" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VcoHY0fh-120.jpg?cachebust=1462894236597" vtitle="WAKA_2016_05_09_17_59_31"] Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is currently suspended from his position as Chief Justice after ethics charges were filed against him on Friday. The Judicial Inquiry Commission filed six ethics charges against Moore accusing him…
Montgomery, AL---Lee High School will honor Roderic Scott by retiring his jersey number. Scott died Friday, March 4 as a result of injuries from a car accident Thursday, March 3. Scott suffered swelling of the brain following the crash where…
Alabama State University is partnering with the Federal Bureau of Prisons to host a three-day Hiring Fest on May 10-12. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Tuesday, May 10, and Wednesday, May 11,…
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It's a big day at Alabama State University with more than 400 students taking the next step into the future. The university held its spring commencement ceremony Saturday morning. Comedian and actor Steve Harvey gave the commencement address as part of the ongoing…
A Montgomery jewelry store owner is in hot water after allegedly stealing customers belongings. Rodney Wilkerson of Ray Boone Jeweler was arrested after police say he took the jewelry of his customers and sold the pieces to local pawn shops. Wilkerson…
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The Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission says it has filed ethics charges against Moore, setting up a trial in the Alabama Court of the Judiciary. The SPLC filed the complaint after Moore instructed state court judges to defy a federal court…
[gtxvideo vid="DZfWH8Ri" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DZfWH8Ri-120.jpg?cachebust=1462808286439" vtitle="speed camera"] Speed cameras in empty Montgomery police cameras will soon be a thing of the past. This, after the governor signed a bill banning their use in Montgomery. You'd see those empty Montgomery police…
