A judge is refusing to delay the ethics trial of Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard, at least for now. Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker turned down Hubbard's request for a postponement after a hearing Tuesday in Opelika. But the…
An investigation is underway after a Clanton police officer and a Chilton County deputy fired their guns, killing a man. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation announced the probe after the fatal shooting of Michael Lamar Robinson…
[gtxvideo vid="2vMX4ZlA" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2vMX4ZlA-120.jpg?cachebust=1453841947644" vtitle="Update ion pike road loop"] Officials believe the opening of the new connector will not only make life easier for drivers, but also for one city. Businesses in Pike Road will soon get an economic…
The Alabama Retail Association is preparing for the 5th annual sales tax holiday on emergency supplies. The holiday will be held Friday, Feb. 26, through Sunday, Feb. 28, and is designed to help Alabamians prepare for severe weather. Certain emergency…
[gtxvideo vid="2vMX4ZlA" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2vMX4ZlA-120.jpg?cachebust=1453841982703" vtitle="Update ion pike road loop"] After years of planning and construction the new I-85 connector is officially open. Governor Bentley, along with mayors of Pike Road, Montgomery, and other officials were on hand for the…
[gtxvideo vid="nJReOtvK" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nJReOtvK-120.jpg?cachebust=1453831159916" vtitle="Picture Man"] Some Wetumpka residents are looking for answers after they say a man has been roaming through neighborhoods, taking pictures of people's personal belongings. Christy Dell'Aria says a man knocked on her door Wednesday morning, then…
[gtxvideo vid="zSOjsfxk" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zSOjsfxk-120.jpg?cachebust=1453846911713" vtitle="New Walmart"] A controversial new Walmart Market is set to open Wednesday at the former Bonnie Crest Country Club on Federal Drive. Residents were very opposed to the new store coming in when they…
Troy Elementary students are learning everything they need to know about archery and bow hunting thanks to a new grant for 3-D animal targets. The $2,800 grant was awarded from the Troy Education Foundation and enhances the school's archery…
[gtxvideo vid="2bQ7dlOA" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2bQ7dlOA-120.jpg?cachebust=1453827782419" vtitle="SAL Urgent care"] The city of Greenville welcomed a new American Family Care facility last week. City officials are happy to bring the newest business into the city, but are also looking forward to the next…
An early morning shooting leaves a Pike County woman dead in her home and one man in custody. The victim-48-year-old Addie Stephens was shot by 24-year-old James Michael Swithers. Swithers is from the St. Clair area of northern Alabama. He…
[gtxvideo vid="ghCD148s" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ghCD148s-120.jpg?cachebust=1453833765527" vtitle="WAL hospital stuff"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Efforts are underway in Selma -- to breathe new life into a historic civil rights site that's sat vacant in the city for more than 30 years.…
[gtxvideo vid="QyIRJwng" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QyIRJwng-120.jpg?cachebust=1453827739285" vtitle="The outer loop"] It's one of the biggest projects in the River Region. Now after years of construction, the Alabama Department of Transportation is finally finished with phase one of the outer loop. Drivers coming…
Montgomery Fire officials are on the scene of a house fire in the Capitol Heighs Neighborhood. It happened around 2 p.m. on Panama Street. See live video here: http://www.waka.com/watch-live/ Alabama News Network has a crew at the scene and will…
Florida State University says it's settling a lawsuit with a woman who said she was raped by former star quarterback and Alabama native Jameis Winston. FSU President John Thrasher announced terms Monday. Thrasher says FSU will pay Erica Kinsman $250,000…
The protest was a one man mission at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. The man's hope was not that the deacons choose a new pastor, but that they select their new leader fairly. But church officials say, they played by the book. Ernest Swift…
A pedestrian is suffering life threatening injuries after an accident Saturday. MPD responded to the 5900 block of Atlanta Highway on a call of an accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital…
Crimestoppers and the Macon County Police need your help finding a missing person. Tyrie Sanders was last seen on Wednesday, January 20th on County Road 2 in Hardaway, just South of Shorter. Family members say he was last seen leaving…
Cadets from across Alabama were in Montgomery today for the state Army JROTC competition. Over twenty-five teams performed today at Garrett Coliseum. One important part of the competition was drilling. Cadets marched in time, some with rifles...which is an important part of preparing for…
This was the groups sixty-first year doing the fundraiser. People could find deeply discounted and gently used items. There was a long line outside the door before things got started, and most of the items were gone in only a few hours.…
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="SlVSlCCa" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SlVSlCCa-120.jpg?cachebust=1453733984242" vtitle="WAL bridgeout"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Torrential rainfall early Friday morning washed out several roads in Lowndes County and left several families stranded. EMA Director David Butts says a temporary drainage structure on Mushatt…
[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…
[gtxvideo vid="qctroAyg" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qctroAyg-120.jpg?cachebust=1453490649156" vtitle="Opp Mayor race"] Karen Carnely's salon in downtown Opp is a great place to talk about the latest happenings. Carnely and her patrons often share opinions on what could make Opp a better place to…
