[gtxvideo vid="DuwuZXqp" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DuwuZXqp-120.jpg?cachebust=1463092016668" vtitle="uss montgomery"] The USS Montgomery is something you've likely never seen. The ship is a trimaran, which means it has three hulls. Not to mention the entire ship is made of aluminum. Even though Montgomery…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has signed legislation into law that could shutter two of the state's largest abortion providers. Bentley's office on Thursday confirmed the governor signed a bill to deny licenses to clinics within 2,000 feet of public elementary…
The Alabama attorney general's office is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to let the execution of an inmate proceed. The attorney general's office on Thursday afternoon asked the high court to vacate a stay of execution for Vernon Madison issued…
District Attorney Daryl Bailey announces that Fifteen (15) Robbery convictions were obtained in Montgomery County Circuit Court in the last eight (8) days. District Attorney Bailey stated that “this is a record number of robbery convictions in such a short amount of…
William Ray George,46, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for receipt of child pornography, announced George L. Beck, Jr., United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. In August of 2015, George pled guilty to receiving child pornography. The…
Federal marshals have arrested a former Alabama police chief who didn't show up to begin a stint in prison. The U.S. Marshal's Service says it arrested former Tallassee Police Chief Chris Miles on Thursday morning. The 41-year-old Miles was supposed…
[gtxvideo vid="urikyWvA" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/urikyWvA-120.jpg?cachebust=1463068406692" vtitle="tulip"] "Tulip" was found neglected in a mobile home park in Bullock County. The Bullock County Humane Society was called into the rescue. And then Dr. Jessica Loch at Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital in Montgomery…
[gtxvideo vid="T8uUo1oE" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/T8uUo1oE-120.jpg?cachebust=1463067779206" vtitle="south hiv"] It's a story that's been spread all over the internet- researchers say the prevalence of HIV and AIDS in Downtown Atlanta is compared to that of a third world African country. So how…
[gtxvideo vid="ZAyEu2pi" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZAyEu2pi-120.jpg?cachebust=1463066829988" vtitle="troy business"] Small Business Development Week continues in Pike County. But larger businesses are also being recognized. Lockheed Martin and KW Plastics were two of several recognized by chamber members and Jim Byard of the…
Administrators at Charles Henderson Middle School are giving students and eye-opening experience when it comes to their futures. Students got a first hand look at how life would be if they dropped out of school, using the Mattie C. Foundation's…
[gtxvideo vid="Hcacwy9X" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Hcacwy9X-120.jpg?cachebust=1463063398583" vtitle="uniontown shootout"] Two Uniontown men are behind bars tonight after they opened fire at each other across a busy street in Uniontown, in broad daylight. Police Chief Willie Walton says Arsenio Brown and Antonio Wilson…
Bishop-Parker Furniture Co. announces it has sold its downtown warehouse building. Built in 1907, the iconic building at 152 Coosa St. has served as both the company’s warehouse and home of its discount Warehouse Furniture store for over 20 years. Bishop-Parker plans to relocate…
[gtxvideo vid="3OToTYBL" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3OToTYBL-120.jpg?cachebust=1463105013529" vtitle="greenville police honored"] Often, being a member of law enforcement is a thankless job. "You know, we're the guys that unfortunately have to give speeding tickets, cause people won't voluntarily comply with the law. We…
Alabama lawmakers ended the 2016 session with three big items of unfinished business: the oil spill settlement division; Medicaid funding and prison construction. Gov. Robert Bentley recently said he's considering calling a special session later this year for another try,…
Montgomery Public Schools’ Virtual School Program will begin accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year on May 12 through June 2, 2016. The program, which was piloted last year, is open to all students in grades 9-12 who are on…
The consolidation timeline of Central Alabama Community College, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, and Southern Union State Community College has been adjusted due to unforeseen legislative and departmental delays. “It is my decision to push back the implementation of this consolidation plan,” Dr.…
[gtxvideo vid="2WTYyAp7" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2WTYyAp7-120.jpg?cachebust=1463067433984" vtitle="greek fest"] The Greek Orthodox Church is preparing for their annual Greek Food Festival. For many it's about more than the food, it's also about fellowship and informing people about the Greek Orthodox beliefs. There will be…
Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways still rank highest in the annual J.D. Power survey of passengers on the nine largest North American airlines, and the firm says overall traveler satisfaction with the industry is at a 10-year high. J.D. Power…
Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford says a town hall meeting on Victoryland will take place Thursday, May 12. The mayor along with Victoryland Owner, Milton McGregor, will discuss and answer questions about the Macon County casino's future. The public is invited…
A man who fatally shot his wife at a central Alabama doctor's office has been sentenced to prison. Multiple media outlets report that Eric Heath Price was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in prison in the death of his 24-year-old…
[gtxvideo vid="eJzrYGcK" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eJzrYGcK-120.jpg?cachebust=1462983509129" vtitle="road to nowhere"] There was a lot of excitement when the governor joined local officials to open the first phase of Montgomery's outer loop project, but now the road only takes you out to Vaughn…
Governor Robert Bentley signed The Jason Flatt Act – Alabama (SB11) into law, making Alabama the 18th state to pass The Jason Flatt Act since 2007. The Bill was sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen of Alabama Senate District 11. Suicide…
Inmates at three Alabama prisons have issued unified demands after initiating a widespread work stoppage on May 1. They are protesting exploitative labor policies and horrific prison conditions caused, in part, by overcrowding; Alabama's prisons are operating at close to…
[gtxvideo vid="xRC1dM1B" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xRC1dM1B-120.jpg?cachebust=1462980398899" vtitle="brewbaker-speed camera"] The battle over Montgomery's speed cameras in unmanned police cars continues. It started with the governor signing off on legislation repealing the city's ability to use them. Then the city came back saying…
[gtxvideo vid="iQM8AYYE" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iQM8AYYE-120.jpg?cachebust=1462981753720" vtitle="WAKA_2016_05_10_18_06_53"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The process of adding dozens of families to the public water supply in Wilcox County -- is moving in the wrong direction according to one county leader. Chairman John…
