We are about a week and a half away from the first voters casting their ballots to begin the process of selecting the next President. But Alabama and other Southern states in the SEC Primary are not to be forgotten.…
Cots line the hallways at the Salvation Army. It's one of those nights where Shelter Director Jason Davis says they will have 75 to 80 people. "Definitely expecting a full house tonight. As you can see, we are already filled…
[gtxvideo vid="7FxMrtyL" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7FxMrtyL-120.jpg?cachebust=1453734317927" vtitle="Fema Weather assistance"] Last month severe storms and flooding affected thousands across Alabama and now President Obama has signed a federal disaster declaration for several Alabama counties. Also included in the funding are tribal and…
[gtxvideo vid="OmsJs1mk" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OmsJs1mk-120.jpg?cachebust=1453734370279" vtitle="Ugly Homes"] Boarded windows, caved in roofs, and burned buildings- imagine if that's what your neighborhood looked like. For some people in Montgomery, that's what they wake up to every day. In the Chisholm area…
The Alabama Department of Transportation is getting ready for any severe weather that may come our way. The department, also known as ALDOT have trained and prepared for all year round, especially when it comes to weather hitting parts of Alabama…
[gtxvideo vid="CLR8ZHgK" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CLR8ZHgK-120.jpg?cachebust=1453471407960" vtitle="Goowwill Ambassadors appreciation night"] They are the Goodwill Ambassadors who have hosted the international officers and their families for the past year. The student officers come from all over the world to train at Air…
[gtxvideo vid="telYXZcW" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/telYXZcW-120.jpg?cachebust=1453471280052" vtitle="Roby leads VA health Talks"] Veterans Affairs hospitals have been battling long wait times and negligent care for the last two years. While they are making big strides, there are other options on the table to…
[gtxvideo vid="XSlqN9c4" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XSlqN9c4-120.jpg?cachebust=1453471443655" vtitle="Prattville Kmart closing"] Kmart is shutting down three stores in Alabama, one in the River Region. The Kmart in Prattville is going to be closed by mid-April. Representatives with the company say this is part of…
[gtxvideo vid="c8NCndba" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c8NCndba-120.jpg?cachebust=1453393912600" vtitle="No uber yet"] The city council's vote Tuesday night postponed the official start of the ride sharing service after some concerns were raised. Councilman Fred Bell says he is not against Uber, but does have…
[gtxvideo vid="MYNGUXNL" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MYNGUXNL-120.jpg?cachebust=1453392432236" vtitle="Drive AL Elmore"] The DRIVE Alabama Campaign is focused on letting legislators know what the conditions of roads are like across the state. Elmore and Autauga County representatives and engineers took a tour of the…
Attorney General Luther Strange goes to Capitol Hill with a message for the U.S, Senate. He says Obama's recent executive actions on guns will do nothing to address gun violence and will be hurtful towards lawful gun owners. Strange was invited…
Montgomery city, county and Chamber of Commerce leaders, as well as business and military officials have announced that the city will launch the state's first Internet exchange, which will be one of only four in the Southeast. This exchange is…
The son of former Gov. Don Siegelman has filed a lawsuit seeking Department of Justice documents about his father's prosecution. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in Birmingham federal court accuses the Department of Justice and its Office of Professional Responsibility of…
[gtxvideo vid="MFMTzBYr" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MFMTzBYr-120.jpg?cachebust=1453307471873" vtitle="Second round of soldiers"] It's been 4 months and, for many, it's been way too long to go without seeing some pretty important people. Brittain Tucker says she is waiting on, "my daddy." From the…
[gtxvideo vid="36tVlPTo" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/36tVlPTo-120.jpg?cachebust=1453307913156" vtitle="Education Summit"] The 2016 Education Summit began with a simple overview of Montgomery County Public Schools over the past few years. After many questions and suggestions thrown out by the audience, the school board ran out of…
[gtxvideo vid="6tfA09bG" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6tfA09bG-120.jpg?cachebust=1453307508833" vtitle="WRWYC Holtville"] A group of Holtville Middle Schoolers are named best in the State. They came up with an idea for an application that won Verizon Innovative App Challenge for Alabama. The group of seven…
[gtxvideo vid="MSTpkZjF" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MSTpkZjF-120.jpg?cachebust=1453237072763" vtitle="tROOPS RETURN"] Reservists made it back home Monday night to Maxwell Air Force Base. Families and loved ones gathered to welcome them home with signs and banners. Our own Olivia Deas welcomed home her husband,…
[gtxvideo vid="wsvJoTuF" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wsvJoTuF-120.jpg?cachebust=1453164042640" vtitle="walkingtour"] Montgomery is a city that saw the beginning of the civil war and eventually kick started the civil rights movement. Jeremy Cromblin usually hosts tours about the haunted history of the city, but now…
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff says a Dadeville man has been arrested and charged with another man's murder. Sheriff Jimmy Abbett says 33-year-old Matthew Clate McDaniel is being held in the county jail on a murder charge. His bond has been…
[gtxvideo vid="8SRofFjj" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8SRofFjj-120.jpg?cachebust=1453150817387" vtitle="vincewelcome"] Alabama News Network wants you to meet our new sports director, Vince Lennon. Vince has 25 years of TV experience and worked in Montgomery television in the 1990s. Vince was sports director at ABC Montgomery…
A state lawmaker from Montgomery says he'll introduce legislation that will help those with felony convictions to get jobs more easily. Senate Minority Leader Quinton Ross (D-Montgomery) says his "ban the box" bill would remove the check-box that requires convicted…
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Sunday night. Police say the shooting happened in the 1100 block of St. James Street around 8:30 p.m. A man who was shot was later pronounced dead at a…
President Obama's recent executive order called for increased background checks and for all who sell guns to become licensed dealers or face severe punishment. While many are showing support for the President's decision, gun sellers are saying the order is not…
[gtxvideo vid="3HRAJoWx" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3HRAJoWx-120.jpg?cachebust=1453131849685" vtitle="Shot Show"] The Montgomery Indoor Shooting Complex has been in business just over two years. Owner Frank Manuel says in that time the gun range has grown and business is booming. Manuel says it started…
[gtxvideo vid="YHEoODTp" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YHEoODTp-120.jpg?cachebust=1453130250672" vtitle="Bail bond"] The Montgomery county District Attorney's office is always looking for ways to get murderers off the streets. This year they're pushing for stiffer bonds for alleged killers. Officials say it will make a…
