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…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says loans administered through the federal Small Business Administration are available to help victims of late December storms repair damage to their property. Bentley said in a statement Friday that low-interest loan…
[gtxvideo vid="5Un5E0so" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5Un5E0so-120.jpg?cachebust=1452878285804" vtitle="Fema relief for flooding"] Ripped up carpet and ruined furniture. The rain that flooded Cornelia Robinson's home Christmas Eve was a gift she had rather not received. "It comes in from each side. So it flooded…
[gtxvideo vid="Vc1Uw8LH" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Vc1Uw8LH-120.jpg?cachebust=1452878225377" vtitle="Roby one on one"] It's getting harder and harder for the US to find places to put illegal children found at the Mexican border. One solution has been to house them at facilities like Joint…
[gtxvideo vid="yJpuTjpI" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yJpuTjpI-120.jpg?cachebust=1452876819832" vtitle="Service Dogs"] You may not know this but dogs can be trained to alert a child's parents about an oncoming seizure, or wake up a veteran in the middle of the night when they are…
[gtxvideo vid="2mRX3sY4" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2mRX3sY4-120.jpg?cachebust=1452876892007" vtitle="New police app"] The city of Montgomery has another way for people to access city resources. Officials unveiled a new app they hope will keep people safe, and informed. The Montgomery Police Department is getting…
[gtxvideo vid="g426ZnFH" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/g426ZnFH-120.jpg?cachebust=1452873618619" vtitle="Ellis republican election stuff"] According to Quinnipiac, Bernie Sanders is gaining on Hillary Clinton, especially among younger voters. But political analyst Steve Flowers says he is not putting too much stock into the polls. "Even…
[gtxvideo vid="y5i4blwd" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y5i4blwd-120.jpg?cachebust=1452874431049" vtitle="Cross over voting"] In just 47 days Alabamians will head to the polls for the primaries to decide who they think should represent the Democrats and the Republicans for president, as well as other key…
[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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
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…
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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
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…
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…
