[gtxvideo vid="clYBIM9T" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/clYBIM9T-120.jpg?cachebust=1456247463143" vtitle="mps school board forum"] Montgomery County District Seven candidates tell what they bring to the table when it comes to serving on the board. Arica Watkins-Smith says, "We know that in the district, our children…
[gtxvideo vid="bDArr9sy" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bDArr9sy-120.jpg?cachebust=1456244560293" vtitle="severe weather sarah"] School leaders in our area say they are working with local EMA offices to make a decision about whether or not to let out early. They say school is actually a safe…
Two people have died after an accident in Tallapoosa County Monday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The two-vehicle crash occured on Alabama 49 South and Alabama 14 in Tallapoosa County. ALEA officials say more information will be provided…
The driver in a single-vehicle crash in Elmore County that killed three people has been charged in each of the deaths. Corey Wilson has been arrested by Alabama State Troopers and charged with three counts of Reckless Murder. He is being…
[gtxvideo vid="cOT1DHKV" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cOT1DHKV-120.jpg?cachebust=1456246323014" vtitle="WAKA_2016_02_22_22_09_06"] Fast food workers, clergy and others are planning to travel from Birmingham to Montgomery to show support for local control over minimum wages. The group plans to meet Tuesday at the 16th Street Baptist…
[gtxvideo vid="1CiiZ0ul" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1CiiZ0ul-120.jpg?cachebust=1456183656994" vtitle="VA Healthcare"] The Central Alabama Veterans Affairs are looking to make improvement to help local vets, that's why they hosted they're quarterly town hall meeting. The veterans benefit administration, and Montgomery Regional spoke on several…
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…
