Update: Elmore County Road Closings
The Elmore County Emergency Management Agency has released an updated list of road closings as of noon Monday. Those closings include: Wetumpka:…
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Troy Residents Give Prayers for the New Year
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…
Bullock County Residents Reaction to Flooding and Sink Hole
[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…
Making Healthy Choices Can Be Tough During the Holiday Season
[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…
Santa Claus Visits Alabama News Network
[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…
Firefighters Inform Public on Christmas Safety
[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 to Offer Free Christmas Tree Recycling
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 City Council to Announce New Fire Chief in January
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…
Severe Weather Threat in West Alabama
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…
No Room at the Inn Letter Delivered to Governor Bentley
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…
Montgomery Stores Prepare for Last Minute Shoppers
[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…
Montgomery Fire Trainees Fired for Cheating
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…
Suspected Drug Dealers Raided and Arrested in Demopolis
[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…
The Long Walk Home Celebrates 25 Years
[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…
Mayor Todd Strange Reflects on 2015
[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…
Reggie Barlow Loses Lawsuit Against ASU
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…
Union Springs Third Annual Toy Drive
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…
Pedestrian Hit by Car in Elmore County
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…
Local Churches Remember the Reason for the Season
[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…
Eastchase Caroling in Montgomery
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…
Toys for Families
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…
Wreath Laying Ceremony To Honor Fallen MPD Officers
One hundred and nineteen police officers were killed in the line of duty this year across the country, that's more than one hundred families grieving loved ones this holiday. One group in Montgomery wants to show their support this holiday…
Crowds Turn out for Capital City Christmas Parade
[gtxvideo vid="z3WF1SOM" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z3WF1SOM-120.jpg" vtitle="Mont parade.m4v"] The sights and sounds of Christmas filled downtown Montgomery as the Capital City parade made its way down Dexter Avenue. Kids of all ages bundled up for big event. They got to see…
Stores Get Ready for Last Minute Christmas Shoppers
[gtxvideo vid="hxrlM5fS" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hxrlM5fS-120.jpg" vtitle="Last minute shopping.m4v"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Black Friday weekend kicks off the holiday shopping season and it gets a lot of hype for how busy it is, but the weekend before Christmas may…
Troy Police Arrest Two Suspects for Armed Robbery
Troy Police Department arrest 2 suspects in connection with a armed robbery that happened on Wednesday, December 16th in the 1000 block of Hunters Mountain Parkway. Authorities responded to the robbery at midnight on December 17th. After arriving, the victim…
