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…
This week, Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump made some pretty bold statements when it comes to accepting refugees. He said the U.S. should not accept a Muslim from a foreign country. We wanted to know what local Muslims think…
There's new information in the investigation of an alleged sexual assault of a Montgomery student. Mayor Todd Strange called a press conference on Wednesday following what he called conflicting reports on the story and rumors on social media. A student…
20-year-old Javon Keontre Pryor was arrested on outstanding warrant for attempted murder Sunday, December 13th during a traffic stop by Alabama State Troopers. He was taken to the Pike County Jail on $50,000.00 bond. Pryor was arrested for the December…
A State Trooper was fired shortly after being arrested on Tuesday. Samuel Houston McHenry II is facing rape first and sodomy charges. This case began with a call on Sunday afternoon, according to Butler County Sheriff Kenny Harden. Harden…
"Who better to talk about what she has done and to inspire them even more than Meg McGuffin?" says Dianna Lee of The Female Factor. Miss Alabama Meg McGuffin's target age group may be fourteen to twenty-five year-olds with her…
Birmingham is the latest city in Alabama to pave the way for the ridesharing service Uber. Is Montgomery going to be next? Mayor Todd Strange says the city council will be looking at an ordinance as soon as Tuesday that…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An annual arts and craft sale in Selma has become a Christmas time tradition -- that mixes the holidays with history. The event features hand-crafted knick-knacks and baked goods from about 30 vendors. Organizers say…
Children in Covington County have another resource when it comes to getting a meal. A group of moms started The Full Tummies Project almost two years ago, and say they never dreamed it would grow so much.
[gtxvideo vid="8wiW3ZTy" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8wiW3ZTy-120.jpg" vtitle="Adopt a program.m4v"] The Troy Health and Rehabilitation Center needs your help to make Christmas bright for hundreds of residents. The center is hosting their annual Adopt -a- Resident Program. It makes sure residents get everything…
[gtxvideo vid="XBSulzu2" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XBSulzu2-120.jpg" vtitle="Officer of the month.m4v"] Police officers doing bad things- that's the headline filling the news for the past year. But, Central Alabama Crimestoppers is hoping to shed light on local law enforcement doing good. Crimestoppers…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating an alleged sexual assault of a student.
There's success to report about a program aimed at getting more fresh fruits and vegetables into school lunchrooms across the state. Today, Alabama's Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and other leaders talked to students at Dalraida Elementary school in Montgomery.…
CrimeStoppers needs your help finding a woman accused of stealing credit cards at a Montgomery hospital. Police say the woman then used the credit cards at a nearby store.
