Montgomery Newsroom

Chief Finley Reflects on 2015

[gtxvideo vid="s2eUscXO" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s2eUscXO-120.jpg?cachebust=1452702570830" vtitle="Ernest Sit down"] It's been almost one year since the city of Montgomery swore in it's fourteenth police chief. With the change in leadership, is the city any safer? Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley says…

Legislators Introduce Lottery Proposal

[gtxvideo vid="86sRY1XF" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/86sRY1XF-120.jpg?cachebust=1452637848572" vtitle="Lottery vosot"] Some lawmakers say it's time for Alabama to consider a lottery. Tuesday, Senator Jim McClendon of Springville and Representative Alan Harper of Northport introduced legislation for the upcoming session. It would allow Alabamians a chance to…

Retailers Expect Big Business After Alabama Win

[gtxvideo vid="40rTbQrO" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/40rTbQrO-120.jpg?cachebust=1452702617281" vtitle="Champ Sales"] With the Crimson Tide winning the big game, Alabama retailers are looking to cash in on the big win, selling championship items for the Alabama faithful. The Alabama Crimson Tide's season may be…

Fans Cheer on Tide at MPAC Watch Party

[gtxvideo vid="79TIukBY" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/79TIukBY-120.jpg?cachebust=1452614291477" vtitle="Cahmp watching party"] It's time for the big game and Tide fans are excited to see it played out on the big screen at the MPAC. "Wow, what better way to watch a game than…

How Much Is Alabama Missing Out On Without A Lottery?

[gtxvideo vid="yzE2CNM0" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yzE2CNM0-120.jpg?cachebust=1452614191033" vtitle="AL lottery"] The right combination of numbers could net you more money than most will ever see in their entire lives. But states are also collecting with the print out of each ticket. The state…

U.S. Supreme Court Won't Hear Siegelman Case

The U.S. Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from former Gov. Don Siegelman over his prison sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice. The justices had no comment Monday on their order letting stand a lower court ruling that rejected…

Alabama GOP Asks Mike Hubbard to Step Down

The Alabama Republican Party steering committee is asking indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard to step aside from his leadership role as he heads to trial on ethics charges. The committee approved a resolution Sunday asking Hubbard to suspend his leadership…

Ministering to the Nations and the Neighborhoods

[gtxvideo vid="TOHAMC0t" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TOHAMC0t-120.jpg?cachebust=1452487547629" vtitle="FBC Mission PKG"] When you think about taking a mission trip, you usually imagine going to an exotic location or third world country. Ministering to downtown Montgomery is probably not the first place that comes…

Fans on the Way to Phoenix

[gtxvideo vid="eMQ1uADL" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eMQ1uADL-120.jpg?cachebust=1452396778264" vtitle="BAMA FANS FLY OUT REDO PKG"] Alabama and Clemson football fans are in a rush trying to make it on time to Phoenix to watch the two college powerhouses square off in the College Football…

No Closure for Family of Missing Accident Victim

[gtxvideo vid="AVIRzLIw" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AVIRzLIw-120.jpg?cachebust=1452386707657" vtitle="DUMP TRUCK CRASH"] The search for the missing driver in the Emerald Mountain Toll Bridge accident has been called off. According to Emerald Mountain Volunteer fire crews, Wetumpka and Montgomery dive teams spent all day…

Fans give their National Championship Game Predictions

[gtxvideo vid="ubJTbi9p" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ubJTbi9p-120.jpg?cachebust=1452314028956" vtitle="EXCITED BAMA FANS PKG"] The Alabama Crimson Tide made its way back to the Championship game. And fans are pumped up. "Roll Tide! Alabama going all the way. I think the score is gonna may…

Volunteers Work to Prepare for National Championship Game

[gtxvideo vid="HkCR0jsh" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HkCR0jsh-120.jpg?cachebust=1452300659383" vtitle="BamaFridayNoon"] It takes scores of volunteers to prepare for the National Championship game between Alabama and Clemson in Glendale, Arizona. We find out about those efforts as the national sports media also prepares. This is…

Montgomery School Stands Out For Career Tech Focus

State Superintendent Tommy Bice is touring schools across the state that are thinking outside the box. One of them is a standout in Montgomery. MPACT stands for Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technologies. It's getting students ready for careers in…

Is Elmore County's Containment Law Working?

Humane Societies often see an influx of puppies this time of year from litters that didn't sell during the holidays. Even with the additions, Elmore County has seen a drop in intake. Rescuers hope it's a sign new enforcement in…

Gov. Bentley Files Federal Lawsuit over Refugees Coming to AL

[gtxvideo vid="ZR8EuDlc" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZR8EuDlc-120.jpg?cachebust=1452268124254" vtitle="Bently and Refugees"] Governor Robert Bentley announces he is suing the federal government. He says he wrote letters to The White House on three separate occasions asking about the Refugee Reception Program and never got a…

SPLC Calls For Removal Of Chief Justice Roy Moore

[gtxvideo vid="2K8iX9He" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2K8iX9He-120.jpg?cachebust=1452268024966" vtitle="Roy Moore Folo"]   Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore continues his fight against gay marriage in the state. But today some are calling for his removal from office. Moore has issued an order saying the…

Prattville Zoning Board Sued Over Mobile Home Decision

[gtxvideo vid="jml9C0Bz" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jml9C0Bz-120.jpg?cachebust=1452267816304" vtitle="Prattville Holmes"] A Prattville zoning board member is suing the very board he sits on. Dr. Gerald Cimis is on the zoning adjustments board. That board denied a property owner's request to update his mobile…

Man Dies of Injuries in Montgomery Wreck

Montgomery police say a man has died of injuries he received in a two-car wreck several days ago. Police say on Saturday night, Jan. 2, they responded to a crash on Eastern Boulevard at Carmichael Road. The driver of one…

Alabama Files Suit Against Federal Government

The State of Alabama is filing suit against the federal government. Governor Bentley claims the government failed to comply with the Refugee Act of 1980. The Bentley administration says the Obama Administration has yet to answer any questions from three…

Chief Justice Moore Releases Statements on Legality of Same-Sex Marriages

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Chief Justice Moore Issues Order to Halt Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

[gtxvideo vid="c94xWd1v" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c94xWd1v-120.jpg?cachebust=1452183376190" vtitle="Roy Moore Adm"] The Chief Justice of Alabama's highest court is once again saying no to same-sex marriage. The order from Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore is once again calling on probate judges…

Senator Shelby Comments on Obama's Executive Order

[gtxvideo vid="70R8Yc9E" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/70R8Yc9E-120.jpg?cachebust=1452182464152" vtitle="Shelby in Montgomery"] 2016 will be a busy year for political candidates vying to get re-elected November Election. One of those politicians up for re election is made a stop in the capital city this…

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