[gtxvideo vid="ZCoHb9H9" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZCoHb9H9-120.jpg?cachebust=1458055967681" vtitle="prison security"] Governor Bentley and corrections officials are asking lawmakers to approve an $800 million bond issue to reform the state's prison system. It would close most existing correctional facilities and build three new men's…
Authorities have identified the victim in a Macon County murder. According the State Bureau of Investigation, the victim is Macon County Resident Tim Woods. The murder occurred Monday on County Road 13 near U.S. Highway 80 intersection. At the request…
Bishop Paul Leeland of The Alabama West Florida Conference has appointed Dr. Larry Bryars to Frazer United Methodist Church to serve as senior pastor. Dr. Bryars is currently serving as District Superintendent in the Marianna/Panama City District. He is originally from Stockton, Alabama…
[gtxvideo vid="fIwJO7sk" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fIwJO7sk-120.jpg?cachebust=1458058661383" vtitle="update"] Construction work on two schools headed to the old Montgomery Mall is moving ahead at full speed. You may have noticed lots of construction equipment at the now One Center. School officials say while there…
[gtxvideo vid="LMqepvOZ" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LMqepvOZ-120.jpg?cachebust=1457977147361" vtitle="montgomery unpaved roads"] Some Montgomery County neighbors are speaking out after complaining for years about the conditions of a road in their neighborhood, and now they're calling on county commissioners to help. Neighbors says when…
[gtxvideo vid="nqa9YqKo" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nqa9YqKo-120.jpg?cachebust=1457965525012" vtitle="meals on wheels"] The Montgomery Area Council on Aging held their 22nd annual Culinary Caper to fund the Meals on Wheels Program. The Meals on Wheels delivers a hot, nutritious meal to home bound Montgomery area…
Today was a beautiful day for some music in the park. Members of the Prattvillle community gathered in Prattville Park for the annual March Madness Concert from Prattville Pops Band. The concert featured several marches from a variety of composers…
The Montgomery Zoo wrapped up the Fortieth annual Zoo Weekend Fundraiser. There were bake sales and thousands of people showed up over the weekend, despite the threat of rainy weather. This fundraiser is where much of the money for Zoo…
The Montgomery Humane Society held its very first fundraiser for cats Saturday. It was called Catini. The humane society held a silent auction to raise funds to revamp its cat room to make it more functional, and more comfortable for…
Every year people around the River Region provide prom dresses to girls who can't afford to buy or rent them at the annual iHeart Prom giveaway. United Way teamed up with Jim Massey's Cleaners and other partners like Alabama News…
The father of a 4-year-old boy involved in a high-profile child abuse case in Elmore County has been arrested on charges unrelated to that case, according to court documents. Joey Crampton allegedly physically assaulted his wife, Leah Crampton, as well…
Over 300 people gathered at Harris Park in Midway. "This issue was so devastating that it touched everybody in this community. The whole county has been touched," said Union Springs Mayor Saint Thomas. They are a community in disbelief. Two…
It's almost time once again for the Montgomery Marathon. Plenty of runners were lining up Friday for last minute sign-ups. For the second year in a row the race will feature a full marathon, a half marathon, a 5k race…
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in this morning's shooting death of 59-year-old Tony Myhand of Montgomery. Detectives say they've charged 40-year-old Christopher Myhand of Montgomery with murder. Police say Myhand was taken into custody at the scene. He…
By Ben Bolton - Weekend Sports Anchor [gtxvideo vid="tAZPxPg7" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tAZPxPg7-120.jpg?cachebust=1457623238060" vtitle="remember rod scott"] Rod Scott was a great basketball player and a great person. I decided to go back in our archives and share with our community the…
[gtxvideo vid="m7Q6cpRo" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/m7Q6cpRo-120.jpg?cachebust=1457740374232" vtitle="neighborhood online"] It might look like just another social media site, but nextdoor.com offers closed communities online so you can see what's going on in your neighborhood. There are over 100 communities represented, and now…
Saturday, March 12th, the iHeart Prom of the River Region will be helping girls in the river region look as beautiful as they've always dreamed of for this big event in their lives. iHeart Prom gives young ladies an opportunity…
[gtxvideo vid="Hz38qGD0" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Hz38qGD0-120.jpg?cachebust=1457720884240" vtitle="new technology"] There's a new way for people to get up close and personal with technology. Some think it's a sign of a new trend in the technical world. Samsung just released their Virtual Reality Headset. Tech…
[gtxvideo vid="X8W6RMwP" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/X8W6RMwP-120.jpg?cachebust=1457718477572" vtitle="salvation army"] Thursday night the Salvation Army took time to thank those volunteers at their annual banquet at Frazer United Methodist Church. More than 300 volunteers gathered for the event, including several of our own…
[gtxvideo vid="KkDmd8dE" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KkDmd8dE-120.jpg?cachebust=1457714837668" vtitle="old pipes"] Residents in one Montgomery neighborhood say old water pipes are causing issues on their street. They say they've reached out to Montgomery Water Works and are frustrated the problem hasn't been resolved. Residents…
If you're looking for a place to get your business idea off the ground, the cottage hills community my be an option. A new group is opening its doors to entrepreneurs and hoping to bring new opportunities to Montgomery. "We…
It's been two weeks since Greg Gunn was shot and killed by a Montgomery Police Officer. Even though the officer was arrested and charged with murder, residents say they still want answers.That's why peaceful protesters marched in front of Montgomery City…
The City of Montgomery began the process of repaving and restoring portions of Carter Hill Road from College Street to Zelda Road on March 1. Motorists should expect travel delays beginning March 14 as planned improvements will affect all lanes…
In its 31st year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, today announced Jasmine Walker of Jeff Davis High School as its 2015-16 Gatorade Alabama Girls Basketball Player…
A judge has ordered a political consultant to turn over recordings of phone conversations he had with the lead prosecutor in House Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics case. Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker has ordered Baron Coleman to turn over…
