[gtxvideo vid="2nLoJbFi" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2nLoJbFi-120.jpg?cachebust=1462203546952" vtitle="lpga prep"] One of the biggest sporting events in the River Region is starting this week in Prattville. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Course Capitol Hill is once again the site of the Yokohama Tire…
Police in Selma are investigating an apparent murder-suicide. It happened around 4:00 PM in the 1500 block of L.L. Anderson Avenue. The investigation is still in the early stages. More information as it becomes available.
Usually you go to the Montgomery Zoo to see the lions and the tigers, but today, kids got to go and discover animals that went extinct millions of years ago. IT was all part of this year's dino dig. About…
AP - Authorities say an Alabama Education Association official was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the southeastern area of the state. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency tells local news media that 41-year-old Gregory Graves died Friday night after the vehicle…
[gtxvideo vid="dJQd6sco" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dJQd6sco-120.jpg?cachebust=1462210516613" vtitle="state cake"] As time ticks down for lawmakers to discuss the many pressing issues brought before them in the legislature, they can now say they at least decided on a state cake. The "Lane cake,"…
[gtxvideo vid="GEmpNuiu" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GEmpNuiu-120.jpg?cachebust=1462212492437" vtitle="popup food truck"] If you were looking for something a little different for lunch on Friday, maybe you should of taken a trip to downtown Montgomery. A food truck pop-up lunch took place by the…
[gtxvideo vid="8WKzIL0R" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8WKzIL0R-120.jpg?cachebust=1461968170193" vtitle="WAKA_2016_04_29_17_03_44"] Doctors say health is something people across the country need to take seriously. It's one of the many reasons why Alabama News Network hosting the first health expo in the river region. Businesses, hospitals, and…
Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC and ALFA Realty, Inc., the development team for Eastchase in Montgomery, Alabama, are pleased to announce the completion of a new agreement with Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. for a move to Eastchase. With site work scheduled to…
[gtxvideo vid="W2i7SDH7" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W2i7SDH7-120.jpg?cachebust=1461955180137" vtitle="community charity fundraiser"] Union Station in downtown Montgomery was filled with furniture art Thursday evening as it was the 9th annual Chairs for Children event. Thirty-four local artists painted the chairs to be auctioned off.…
The victim in a shooting that happened Wednesday night in Montgomery has been identified. Police say 24-year-old Jordan Wilson was shot in the 3200 block of Virginia Pines Lane around 10:30 Wednesday night. Wilson was taken to the hospital, and died Thursday morning. Police…
Judge Johnny Hardwick had a busy day of sentencing today as he handed out life sentences to three people today. District Attorney Daryl Bailey announces that 26-year old Marquis Cheatham of Montgomery and 24 year old Dominque Atkinson of Wilmington, NC…
MPD responded to the the 500 block of West Jeff Davis Ave. on a call of a business robbery, subject shot. An adult male was transported to a local hospital with a non life threatening injuries. There is no one…
At about 11:05 p.m. on April 27, MPD responded to the 3200 block of Virginia Pines Lane on a call of a subject shot. An adult male was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. The injuries proved…
A single-vehicle crash overnight has claimed the life of a Camden man. John Helmers Jr., 24, was killed when the 2004 Ford F-150 he was driving left the road and struck a tree. Helmers, who was not wearing a seat belt, was…
The City of Montgomery today announced a new initiative to increase energy efficiency, conserve tax payer resources and protect the environment. “At the end of the day, this program will eliminate waste and continue building on our objectives of being…
[gtxvideo vid="aMYjmI5D" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aMYjmI5D-120.jpg?cachebust=1461690726741" vtitle="WAKA_2016_04_25_22_04_27"] The Confederate Monument stands tall on the Capitol grounds dating back to the 1880's in memorial of the 122 thousand soldiers of the Confederacy. "It's where we were, what we did, where we came…
Montgomery Academy students will surprise 18-year-old girl named Hallie with the news she will travel to meet Justin Bieber for her magic moment. Hallie suffered a brain aneurysm at age 13 and the students at Montgomery Academy have been raising…
The Montgomery Police Department has identified the victim of a weekend fatal shooting as 55-year-old Charles Jones Jr. of Montgomery. MPD initiated a homicide investigation into Jones’s death following the April 23 shooting. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block…
Law Day is a chance for law enforcement to be honored and thanked for the services they provide to the community. St. John's AME Church celebrated the day a little early with a service dedicated specifically to law. The theme…
Former Alabama Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr. has died at the age of 91. His son told The Associated Press that he died Sunday morning at his home in Montgomery. Hooper Sr. was elected to serve as Chief Justice of the…
Saturday was your chance to take part in Montgomery's version of the Amazing Race! It's called the Urban challenge. About twenty teams of two signed up to solve puzzles across downtown. At each stop they were asked to do different tasks, including…
People came out to Old Alabama Town in Montgomery today to take a look inside a book. It was all part of the 11th annual Alabama Book Festival. Authors were on hand for special book signings and for readings. The free event promotes…
The YMCA is hoping to get kids up and moving today as they celebrate healthy kids day. Every YMCA in the river region participated in the fun event. There were things for kids of all ages, from zumba to tee ball…
Auburn police have arrested 33-year-old Tarabien Cobb, age 33 for capital murder in connection with an Auburn club shooting. that left 3 dead. Authorities say the shooting happened near Mr. D's Lounge on Lee Rd. 83. Police arrived at the club…
[gtxvideo vid="MebV73VI" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MebV73VI-120.jpg?cachebust=1461595098175" vtitle="WAKA_2016_04_22_22_00_48"] It's the 8th annual CloverJam at Huntington-- A time to gather together, enjoying food and music. "Huntington really centers itself on bringing in the community, like we are centered in the heart of the Cloverdale…
