Power of the Vote on Full Display in Mosses Municipal Election Results
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mayor's race in a small Lowndes County town -- has proven to be the perfect example of the power of the vote. The race for mayor in the…
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First Black Mayor Elected in the City of Linden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Linden has elected the first black mayor -- in the city's 150 year history. Long-time Linden City Schools counselor Gwendolyn Rogers -- is Linden's mayor-elect. "I'm…
New Leadership Coming to the City of Valley Grande
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Valley Grande will have a new mayor -- and could have a whole new city council after a runoff for the last remaining council seat. David…
Perkins and Jackson Move On to Runoff in Selma Mayor's Race
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A crowded field of twelve candidates in the Selma mayor's race -- has now been whittled down to the top two candidates -- from Tuesday's municipal election. The municipal…
Update: Several Mayoral Races Heading to a Runoff
In the aftermath of Tuesday's city elections across Alabama, several mayoral races in our area will be heading to a runoff on October 6. Runoffs are needed when a race ends without a candidate receiving a majority of the votes.…
Selma Voters Head to the Polls for the Municipal Election
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dreary weather conditions couldn't stop Selma voters from heading out to the polls Tuesday. They were determined to have a say -- in choosing who will…
Campaign 2020: The City Vote - List of Races & Candidates
Thousands of voters in our area will go to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to cast votes for mayor, city council and city school board seats. Montgomery held its city elections last year and is not a part of…
Secretary of State Meets with City Officials in Marion Amid Election Concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Secretary of State John Merrill will be monitoring the upcoming municipal elections in Marion, Centreville and Selma -- after candidates raise concerns about fraud and corruption. Secretary Merrill met…
Dallas Co. Election Results Lead to Several Historic Firsts
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Dallas County is the site of the state's first capital -- as well as the site of historic civil rights events -- that changed the world. And the county…
Change on the Way to Selma City Hall
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma voters will be choosing a new mayor in the upcoming municipal elections in August. Mayor Darrio Melton won't be on the ballot -- and there are a dozen…
Twelve People Running to Become Selma's Next Mayor
There are twelve candidates each hoping to become the next mayor of Selma. The city election is August 25. Current Mayor Darrio Melton is not seeking a second term. He made the announcement on Facebook earlier this month. Here are…
Long-time Ft. Deposit Mayor Set to Pass the Torch
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Longtime Fort Deposit Mayor Fletcher Fountain won't be on the ballot in the upcoming municipal elections in August. After serving five terms in office -- Fountain decided not…
Sen. Doug Jones to Face Tommy Tuberville in U.S. Senate Showdown
With former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville's victory over former U.S. Senator Jeff Session in Tuesday's runoffs, the stage is now set for Tuberville to take on incumbent Democratic Senator Doug…
Campaign 2020: Alabama Runoff Results
Alabama News Network has complete results of the July 14 runoffs. ALABAMA RUNOFF RESULTS The most-watched statewide race is the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate. Former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions is facing former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville. The winner…
Low Voter Turnout in Dallas Co. for Runoff Election
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County voters are at the polls choosing a new tax collector -- and two new county commissioners. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says voter turnout in Dallas County --…
Senate, House Runoffs Included on Alabama Runoff Ballot
The Republican Senate runoff for U.S. Senate and three contests to select party nominees for two open U.S. House seats are the highlights of Tuesday’s election in Alabama. Here is a look at the top races on the ballot: U.S.…
Supreme Court says Congress can't get Trump records, for now
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has kept a hold on President Donald Trump's financial records that Congress has been seeking for more than a year. The ruling returns the case to lower courts, with no clear prospect for when…
Supreme Court rules Manhattan DA can obtain Trump taxes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has upheld a prosecutor's demand for President Donald Trump's tax returns as part of a criminal investigation into hush-money payments to women who claim they had affairs with Trump. The court ruled Thursday in…
Sessions Steps Up Attacks on Tuberville Ahead of Runoff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is stepping up attacks against his Senate primary rival, accusing former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville of hiding and being unprepared for Washington. Tuberville and Sessions face off in…
Dallas Co. Election Officials Prep for Runoff Election Amid Pandemic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County officials are making their final preparations for the upcoming primary runoff election. The primary runoffs are less than two weeks away. Dallas County voters will choose a…
Judge: Alabama Can't Ban Curbside Voting
A federal judge says Alabama cannot prohibit local officials from offering curbside voting during the COVID-19 pandemic and loosened restrictions on absentee ballots in three Alabama counties because of the health risk to voters. U.S. District Judge Abdul K. Kallon…
Montgomery County Prepares for Changes in July 14 Runoffs
With the threats of the ongoing pandemic, Montgomery County election officials are left figuring out how to make sure polling places are safe for the July 14 runoffs. That led Montgomery County Probate…
Campaign Trail Heats Up for Sessions, Tuberville Before July 14 U.S. Senate GOP Runoff
We are a little over a month until the state primary runoff elections. Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville have been busy preparing for…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Weighs In On U.S. Senate GOP Primary Runoff Race
It has now been two months since Super Tuesday. Former Auburn football head coach Tommy Tuberville and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will face off in the U.S. Senate…
Lawsuit Challenges Alabama Voting Rules During COVID-19 Pandemic
A lawsuit says that Alabama's voting rules amid the coronavirus pandemic jeopardize the health of voters, especially older voters, black voters, and voters with disabilities. The lawsuit filed by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Southern Poverty Law…
