[gtxvideo vid="WvpT60xn" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WvpT60xn-120.jpg" vtitle="Selma flooding update.m4v"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Flood water from the swollen Alabama River in Selma have already swallowed up buildings and shut down several roads -- and with another round of rain in…
The wet weather is causing problems for some drivers. One of the of Prattville's busiest roads will have to be fixed because of a rutted out culvert. Drivers are turning around one by one on McQueen Smith Road, and it's all…
The city of Montgomery has released an updated list of road closings due to flooding. Here are the roads that remain closed as of late Monday afternoon: 400 block Japonica Street 3535 Norman Bridge Road Stuart Street and East Fairview…
[gtxvideo vid="IWd10n49" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IWd10n49-120.jpg" vtitle="Dozier Road.m4v"] The heavy rainfall has caused damage to a number of roads, making it difficult for drivers trying to get home. Crews are working around the clock on Dozier Road in Montgomery County. The road was…
The Elmore County Emergency Management Agency has released an updated list of road closings as of noon Monday. Those closings include: Wetumpka:…
Another Sunday at the Vine Church and like most, they're already looking forward to the new year with a list of prayers. "The troops...Last couple weeks ago we lost the most we've lost in three years, their families, as well as…
[gtxvideo vid="ljOGEfA6" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ljOGEfA6-120.jpg" vtitle="Sinkhole reaction.m4v"] Heavy rains and thunderstorms put a damper on Christmas for many, leaving several roads closed in surrounding counties from flooding or either forming a sink hole in Bullock County. "Its the first time…
[gtxvideo vid="naiIUHop" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/naiIUHop-120.jpg" vtitle="Stay Health.m4v"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Healthy choices are often pushed aside during the holiday season -- but there are some people who manage to stay on track. The holiday season provides plenty…
[gtxvideo vid="ZyYKylrK" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZyYKylrK-120.jpg" vtitle="Santa Claus on Talkback"] Christmas Day is almost here! Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to appear on Alabama News Network. Area children were able to visit with Santa and tell him…
[gtxvideo vid="9ss0aXRC" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9ss0aXRC-120.jpg" vtitle="Food safety.m4v"] With Christmas quickly approaching people across the country will spend time on the stove or the grill cooking for family members, and firefighters say they want to make sure you stay safe when…
MONTGOMERY – People who need to get rid of their Christmas trees after the holiday can get a little help from the city. The city will offer free Christmas tree recycling for residents on Saturday, December 26, 2015, and January 2, 2016, at Saturday trash collection…
Troy residents were hopeful of finding out who their next fire chief would be Tuesday night.But due to Mayor Jason Reeves absence, that didn't happen. "Be a hard decision to make, we can only choose one." The new chief will…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- EMA officials in West Alabama are urging people to keep a watchful eye on the weather leading up to Christmas. The growing possibility of a significant severe weather event Wednesday has EMA officials in Perry…
Church leaders from across the state are asking Governor Bentley to reconsider his stance on allowing Syrian refugees into the state. This comes after the governor announced in November that he was not allowing refugees into the state because he…
[gtxvideo vid="AocZ37jb" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AocZ37jb-120.jpg" vtitle="Last minute shopping.m4v"] With Christmas just a few days away, people across the country are getting ready to do some last minute shopping. Retailers say stores will be busy as ever, especially when it comes to…
Seven trainees and a firefighter are out of a job after allegations of cheating. Tuesday, the Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has terminated seven trainees and initiated termination proceedings against a firefighter following an incident of cheating. In a statement the department says…
[gtxvideo vid="inI382Sb" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/inI382Sb-120.jpg" vtitle="WAL drug bust.m4v"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than a dozen people are arrested in a pre-dawn drug raid Monday in Demopolis. Demopolis Police Chief Tommie Reese says the raid came as a result…
[gtxvideo vid="1AqhObSL" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1AqhObSL-120.jpg" vtitle="Long walk home.m4v"] Whoopi Goldberg and Sissy Spacek headlined The Long Walk Home, a story about two women from different backgrounds living through the civil rights movement. You'll find that many of the locations are…
[gtxvideo vid="1GdlwV5O" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1GdlwV5O-120.jpg" vtitle="Year in review.m4v"] The year kicked off with the Selma to Montgomery March reenactment, a reelection bid, and 60th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. Those are just a few of the many events that took place under…
A court case that's gone on for months and months has come to an end after a judge's ruling. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Greg Griffin, on Friday, ruled against former Alabama State University head football coach Reggie Barlow in…
Today restaurants and organizations had their third Annual Toy Drive Give-away for kids in the Bullock County area. The event took place in New Town Park of Union Springs where at least 150 kids came to receive toys. Santa Claus…
A single vehicle crash yesterday claimed the life of a pedestrian. The collision happened at 6:30 p.m. on U.S. 231, just outside the city of Wetumpka on the River Bridge at the 115 mile marker. 37-year-old Lamkeo Phongsamout of Wetumpka…
[gtxvideo vid="lCB6DyeB" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lCB6DyeB-120.jpg" vtitle="Church reasons"] If you have not finished all your Christmas shopping just yet, do not worry. There is still some time to head to the stores to get those last minute gifts. But remember, for…
The Montgomery Contagious Carolers performed at the Shoppes at Eastchase. They performed at the fountain near the Gap. The group was founded by Kim Vaughn, owner of the Melodic Vibes Arts Enrichment. Each lead singer from the group serves on…
Union Springs held its "Christmas for children" event today, helping out hundreds of kids. The event was sponsored by the Greg Wren Sunday school class at first Baptist Church in Montgomery. People of Conecuh Springs Christian School were able to…
