President Barack Obama has sent lawmakers an official $1.9 billion request to combat the spread of the Zika virus in Latin America and the U.S. He is also requesting flexibility to use a limited portion of leftover funds provided in…
[gtxvideo vid="1CiiZ0ul" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1CiiZ0ul-120.jpg?cachebust=1456183656994" vtitle="VA Healthcare"] The Central Alabama Veterans Affairs are looking to make improvement to help local vets, that's why they hosted they're quarterly town hall meeting. The veterans benefit administration, and Montgomery Regional spoke on several…
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A relative says the father of a woman killed in the San Bernardino terror attack has agreed to support the U.S. government's push to require Apple Inc. to help the FBI hack into a locked iPhone…
Local Emergency Management Agency officials have announced several early school dismissals today ahead of expected severe weather. Elmore County Schools - all after school athletic and extracurricular activities cancelled Hale County Schools - all afternoon evening events cancelled Macon County…
[gtxvideo vid="LY3RvpUH" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LY3RvpUH-120.jpg?cachebust=1456183731299" vtitle="covington co gauge"] A new gauge that is going to help the Covington County Emergency Management Association was announced Monday, February 22. The gauge is part of the Choctawhatchee, Pea and Yellow Rivers Watershed Management Authority's…
[gtxvideo vid="3wRDhZQi" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3wRDhZQi-120.jpg?cachebust=1456183938820" vtitle="pedestrian killed update"] A Montgomery man was killed after being struck by a car. Police have identified the victim as 32-year-old Tarvis Erby. Erby was hit and killed by a 2007 Jeep Compass just after 1…
Alabama Power today announced several changes in the company’s leadership. The changes follow last week’s announcement that Steve Spencer, Alabama Power executive vice president, will be stepping down to become president of the nonprofit Economic Development Partnership of Alabama. Greg Barker, Alabama Power…
Smart phones frequently have Apps to track the phone if it is stolen. But using the App may have caused the death of a man near Birmingham. FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) - Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Fairfield. Fairfield…
We knew Harper Lee split her time between her hometown of Monroeville and New York City, but we didn't know just where and how in NY she lived. Now The New York Post reports it was an Upper East…
The Nevada Caucus and South Carolina Primary showed major victories for some presidential candidates. While Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton now has another caucus win under her belt, the loss of another Republican party member is upsetting to voters. "My guys…
[gtxvideo vid="yYYnXE6F" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yYYnXE6F-120.jpg?cachebust=1456153789817" vtitle="alabama budget"] Lawmakers are expected to get some very important work done this week, giving us a first look at their solutions for this year's budget. It took lawmakers two special sessions last year to come up with…
[gtxvideo vid="rawio1Ze" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rawio1Ze-120.jpg?cachebust=1456022061791" vtitle="trash story"] For the Autauga County PALS-People Against a Littered State and their partners, its a once a year clean-up. But they are making sure nothing is left behind at Swift Creek. Barbara Wyatt is…
[gtxvideo vid="QVDzb8CY" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QVDzb8CY-120.jpg?cachebust=1456022649414" vtitle="namdropper"] One of Montgomery's oldest family owned stores is celebrating 75 years in the capital city. The Name Dropper got it's start all the way back in 1941 and was known as Brunson's at the…
[gtxvideo vid="QXYlOavo" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QXYlOavo-120.jpg?cachebust=1456022690312" vtitle="habitat bball"] Today the habitat for humanity hosted a fundraiser on the hardcourt to raise awareness and money. The Harlem Ambassadors came back again this year to take on habitat supporters from the community. Our…
[gtxvideo vid="b6O4Z1G3" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/b6O4Z1G3-120.jpg?cachebust=1456165198394" vtitle="harper lee funeral"] The funeral for the famous author of to Kill a Mockingbird was held today in Monroeville. Harper Lee died Friday at the age of 89. Much like most of her life, the…
[gtxvideo vid="tdXML63J" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tdXML63J-120.jpg?cachebust=1456165241919" vtitle="bailey crash"] An early morning crash near Prattville claimed the life of a Montgomery woman. Troopers say 39 -year- old Sparkle Bailey was killed when her Chevy Tahoe hit the concrete barrier on I-65 at…
Investigators say the pilot of a small, single-engine airplane that crashed into a southwestern Colorado reservoir, killing all five people aboard, lost control of the aircraft as he prepared to land. The National Transportation Safety Board released a probable cause…
Montgomery police officials say a suspect is in custody after a shooting on Midway Street. Officials say the victim was found in the 1800 block of Midway Street with minor injuries. Police have not released details on what charges the…
[gtxvideo vid="777XGEA8" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/777XGEA8-120.jpg?cachebust=1456162388429" vtitle="African dancing"] There are 18 children from the country of Uganda. They are making their way around the world singing and dancing in hopes of getting a good education. Twenty years ago, Ronald Ssekabira was…
[gtxvideo vid="mqEaRBEz" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mqEaRBEz-120.jpg?cachebust=1456160968785" vtitle="Harper Lee death"] Today the state and the world lost a fixture in this century's literature. Harper Lee passed away at the age of 89 in her hometown of Monroeville. The flag at half staff…
Two suspects are wanted in Prattville for using a stolen credit card to make purchases at a local business. While trying to use the card, the victim received an alert from the card provider and called the police. The transaction…
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AP) - A military official says shots were fired at a base in Virginia, but no injuries have been reported. Senior Airman Brittany Murphy said an unknown number of shots were fired outside the Soldier and…
Hindus have commended Cullman City Schools (CCS) in Alabama for reportedly introducing yoga, calling it a step in the positive direction. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, applauded CCS for coming forward and providing an opportunity…
[gtxvideo vid="ryLoIvzC" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ryLoIvzC-120.jpg?cachebust=1455926213390" vtitle="butler co meth bust"] Two people in Butler County have been arrested in a meth bust after both were recently released from prison. David Gafford, 38, is charged with probation violation, Drug Trafficking, Possession of Marijuana…
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading representative of small business owners, is endorsing Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) for reelection. Roby has a strong record of standing up for small business in the U.S. House and should…
