[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…
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…
SAV-A-LIFE Troy has been serving Pike County for 30 years, now they are expanding their program to meet the needs of individuals. The center currently offers several classes with pregnancy resources for groups. But with their Family Life Enrichment and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting investigation in Dallas County -- lands a Clarke County man -- behind bars in Wilcox County for stealing. District Attorney Michael Jackson says 26 year old Terry Hunt of Thomasville is charged with…
[gtxvideo vid="C5P1ZNRW" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/C5P1ZNRW-120.jpg?cachebust=1452878039833" vtitle="Mayor and Greenville Rotary club"] The city of Greenville was buzzing with excitement Thursday morning as Governor Robert Bentley's helicopter touched down on the front lawn of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College. Bentley stopped by…
[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…
The state's graduation rates are on the uptick. In a news conference Thursday, Governor Robert Bentley and state education leaders announced the 2014-2015 graduation rate is at 89%. Increasing the high school graduation rate in Alabama is a primary objective…
[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="6Ujyj4qJ" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6Ujyj4qJ-120.jpg?cachebust=1452873287801" vtitle="Lottery Travel"] Even though Alabama legislature is still debating on having a lottery in Alabama, that is not stopping many Alabamians from playing the game. Currently the jackpot is set at a record $1.5 billion…
[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…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The fate of a Selma woman on trial for murder in Perry County is in the hands of a jury. District Attorney Michael Jackson says 25 year old Tammy Hill attacked her then-boyfriend with a…
[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="iYQ0TlNn" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iYQ0TlNn-120.jpg?cachebust=1452658770945" vtitle="BAMA FANS ON VICTORY"] It was the culmination of a long season, Alabama's big victory against Clemson in the national championship game. Stefanie Hicks talked to fans who were in the stadium following the victory…
[gtxvideo vid="DcOCOEaQ" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DcOCOEaQ-120.jpg?cachebust=1452702472857" vtitle="Harlem Globetrotters"] Fans of all ages were excited to see the famous Harlem Globetrotters in Action. "We've watched them on tv and she loves it. Thought it would be a good family experience," says Ty…
[gtxvideo vid="wEGjg77N" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wEGjg77N-120.jpg?cachebust=1452702523739" vtitle="Selma crime"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police make a third arrest in connection with a rash of shootings that left two people dead and two others injured. Lt. Sam Miller says Clarence Brenson was…
[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…
