For Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, you could say 2015 was a turbulent year: He removed the Confederate flags from the state Capitol, where they'd flown for decades, waged a tax-hike battle with lawmakers and saw his marriage of 50 years…
A fight that broke out during a City Council meeting in Birmingham, Alabama, left the mayor and a councilman with minor injuries. Police Chief A.C. Roper told reporters Mayor William Bell was being evaluated at a hospital following the fight,…
[gtxvideo vid="yWHPghHT" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yWHPghHT-120.jpg" vtitle="Maxwell Land Swap"] There will soon be some changes along Maxwell Boulevard in Montgomery. The City and the Air Force Base will soon make a land swap. The swap will include about 9 acres…
[gtxvideo vid="eKjYfovE" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eKjYfovE-120.jpg" vtitle="Christmas Decorations Theft"] The Grinch is stealing Christmas throughout the River Region. Christmas decorations are going missing. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin says unfortunately this is all too common around this time of year. Multiple…
[gtxvideo vid="JGwYicg1" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JGwYicg1-120.jpg" vtitle="Brundidge Teen Death"] Elizabeth Maddox is remembering her 17-year-old grandson Marquez Barr. Barr was killed in a wreck when the car he was riding in crashed on County Road 7708 Friday. “At first I couldn’t…
[gtxvideo vid="R4qSN2V2" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/R4qSN2V2-120.jpg" vtitle="Demopolis PD Ask for Public's Help"] From the West Alabama Newsroom– Authorities in Demopolis need your help to try and solve a fatal hit and run accident — and a murder. Demopolis Police continue to…
[gtxvideo vid="OMiyqGft" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OMiyqGft-120.jpg" vtitle="Shelby Challenger"] A long time U-S senator from Alabama has new competition. Marcus Bowman announced that he's running for Senator Richard Shelby's seat. Bowman is a businessman out of Daphne. He's worked behind the scenes in…
Earlier this year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shut down dozens of Driver's License offices across the state. Governor Bentley reopened them, but on a new schedule. The offices are now open only one day a month. The office in Butler…
[gtxvideo vid="acK4M8w6" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/acK4M8w6-120.jpg" vtitle="Toy Drive Toy RoundUP"] [gtxvideo vid="iCJ92giw" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iCJ92giw-120.jpg" vtitle="JEFFNOONTOYDRIVE1214"] We here at Alabama News Network want to pass along a big thank you for everywhere who helped make our Magical Christmas Toy Drive a…
[gtxvideo vid="IeFrYzk5" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IeFrYzk5-120.jpg" vtitle="Drive Alabama.m4v"] Pike County Officials are bringing awareness to damage roads and unsafe bridges with a statewide campaign. Drive Alabama unites city leaders and citizens to voice their concern for roads and bridges in the…
We are less than two weeks away from Christmas. But Wetumpka's already in the spirit, Saturday the city put on the annual Christmas on the Coosa. It's a tradition that's been around since the 80's. And it's grown steadily since…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosts 2nd Annual Veterans Resource Fair in Marengo Co. The annual resource fair brings organizations and agencies that provide assistance to veterans together under one roof. Information about everything from VA benefits…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Another big-time Christmas party is going on in Marengo Co. this weeked -- this time in Linden. The annual Chilly-Fest got underway Friday -- and wraps up Saturday night. Organizers say the two-day festival grew…
Students filed into the Dunn-Oliver Acadome with excitement. Some even had messages on their caps, embracing the journey that has lead to this moment. Each one with a different path. Rashad Snell says, "my road has been a long road.…
Sammy Dee Jackson, is convicted of murdering his oldest son, Sammy Demondre (Dre) Jackson and for the attempted murder of his other son, Shyheim Jackson. Authorities say the jury deliberated for an hour in the case. On November 9, 2013…
[gtxvideo vid="sJzEJcDF" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sJzEJcDF-120.jpg" vtitle="Hands gardening.m4v"] Kids at Troy's Christian Love Center are getting a hands-on experience in gardening while giving back. Coordinators say they're teaching kids about responsibility. The Youth Community Garden also teaches them about healthy eating and…
We encouraged businesses and church groups to get involved in our Magical Christmas Toy Drive and today we had our work cut out for us hauling all the toys from very generous area businesses. Employees at Adams Drugs went above…
[gtxvideo vid="AFt1ya8s" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AFt1ya8s-120.jpg" vtitle="Gus Malzahn Discusses Defensive Coordinator Search"] Gus Malzahn Discusses Defensive Coordinator Search.
[gtxvideo vid="n67WxYeB" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/n67WxYeB-120.jpg" vtitle="Player of the year"] Alabama News Network is recognizing a local high school football player for his accomplishments this season. The viewers voted and this year's Capitol Hyundai High School Player of the Year is…
It is no secret that kids love to play games on computers. Thanks to a recent grant donation, a few lucky Montgomery schools are getting the chance to play games and learn. "You know, it's a way to integrate IT…
[gtxvideo vid="z5gRB33R" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z5gRB33R-120.jpg" vtitle="St James Hotel"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic St. James Hotel in downtown Selma is once again under new management -- and could soon have a new owner. Businessman and Selma native Mark…
Thousands of lives under the age of 21 are lost each year from underage and binge drinking. Members of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and Mothers Against Drunk Driving spoke to students at Pike Liberal Arts School in Troy…
A defense lawyer says former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman is being held in solitary in the federal prison where he's serving time on corruption charges. Siegelman called a liberal talk show on Oct. 15 to discuss his claims that he's…
[gtxvideo vid="zuJlmQSk" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zuJlmQSk-120.jpg" vtitle="MPS School Board Debates Sex Allegations, New Test Guidelines"] During the public comments of Tuesday's school board meeting, local activist Karen Jones took the podium calling out the board for allowing what she sites as…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The death of a Marengo County man remains unsolved after nearly a year long investigation. Now investigators are asking for the public's help to try and crack the case. Dixons Mills resident Dwight Harris was…
