Former Mosses Mayor Charged with Rape; Probation Revoked
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that the former mayor of the Lowndes County town of Mosses, Walter Sylvester Hill, has been charged with rape.
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City of Marion Bank Accounts Frozen by IRS
From the West Alabama Newsroom --The city of Marion and its employees are breathing a sigh of relief after narrowly averting a Thanksgiving holiday catastrophe.
ON YOUR SIDE: Dollar Tree to Raise Prices to $1.25 on Most Items
Faced with the rising cost of goods and freight, discount retail chain Dollar Tree says it will be raising its prices to $1.25 for the majority of its products.
ON YOUR SIDE: Publix, Winn-Dixie Limiting Sales of Some Thanksgiving Items
Both Publix and Winn-Dixie say they are limiting the number of some items sold to customers ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday. They say it's due to supply chain issues.
Thanksgiving Food Giveaways Held in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County community is working together to make sure area families kick off the holiday season with a happy Thanksgiving. It's the fourth year the Sheriff's Office and…
Christmas on the River Preps Underway in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Demopolis are preparing to host a full slate of activities at the 50th Annual Christmas on the River holiday celebration. COTR is a combination community Christmas party…
10th Annual Big Buck Photo Contest Underway
The 10th annual Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Big Buck Photo Contest is now underway. It runs through February 10, 2022.
New Program Uses Social Media to Promote Tourism in West Alabama
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new program kicks off in Selma -- that uses social media to promote tourism in the Black Belt region. The Southwest Alabama Ambassador program -- uses social media…
Selma First Grader Wins Trip to Iron Bowl 2021
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma first grader is headed to this year's Iron Bowl -- thanks to her love of reading. Ke'Asia Tate from Clark Elementary School is the "Alabama" winner of the…
Old Bridge Rediscovered in Selma Could Get New Life
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The old Hatfield Bridge connected downtown Selma -- to the west side of town. "It used to be the only way you could get across Valley Creek on this…
Police: Body Found in Demopolis Believed to be Linden Missing Man
Linden police say the Demopolis Police Department and the Demopolis Fire Department pulled a body from a canal that runs along the backside of the hospital.
Gov. Ivey Breaks Ground on West Alabama Corridor Project
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Kay Ivey along with state and local officials from five west Alabama counties -- broke ground on the long-awaited West Alabama Corridor project Friday in Linden. "All my…
Selma-Dallas Co. Honors Service of Area Military Veterans
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in the Selma-Dallas County area paid tribute to those who have served in our nation's military -- during the annual Veterans Day ceremony Thursday at Memorial Stadium. The…
Lowndes Co. Residents Speak Out About DOJ Investigation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Lowndes County residents are speaking out about the investigation the U. S. Justice Department has launched into longstanding wastewater and sewage problems in the county. Flora Yeldon of Hayneville…
Photographic Exhibit in Selma Aims to Identify Bloody Sunday Foot Soldiers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Bloody Sunday was one of the most pivotal events of the modern civil rights movement. Now historians are trying to identify the people -- who marched into the pages…
Authorities in Linden Search for Missing Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Search crews are looking for a missing man in Linden. Chief Robert Alston says 56 year old William Gregory Mitchell was last seen about five days ago. Mitchell is…
U.S. Justice Dept. Launches Investigation into Lowndes County Sanitation
The U.S. Justice Department says it's launched an environmental justice investigation into the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Lowndes County Health Department.
Public Hearings Set for New Garbage Collection Plan in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big changes could be on the way to the garbage collection process in Selma. The city has crafted a new plan to deal with an issue that has lingered…
ArtsRevive Hosts 2nd Annual Photographic Nights of Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma and ArtsRevive are hosting a photography festival this weekend -- that showcases the work of dozens of photographers from around the country. Los Angeles native…
Linden Man Charged in 2020 Wilcox Co. Murder Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fifth suspect in the 2020 murder of a Marengo County man -- is behind bars tonight. Sheriff Ben Bates says 35 year old Reginald Taylor of Linden is…
Salvation Army in Need of Volunteers for Holiday Season
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Salvation Army is gearing up for the holiday season in Selma. And they're reaching out to the public -- for a helping hand. They're preparing to launch their…
Four Year Old Boy Named Sheriff for a Day in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office helps to fulfill the dream of an out-going four year old cancer patient. Ashley Savage says her 4 year old son Gregory Ashton Brown…
Rising Gas Prices Causing Pain at the Pump in West Alabama
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Soaring gas prices have people in West Alabama digging deeper into their pockets to fill up the tank of their cars. The cost of gasoline continues to climb --…
New Perry Co. Business Maneuvers Through COVID-19 Pandemic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A unique new business in Perry County is striving for success -- despite the economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. DLD Plasma Cutting is a mom and pop…
Lowndes County Sheriff's Deputy Arrested on DUI Charge after Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Lowndes County Sheriff's deputy has been arrested on a DUI charge after a crash in Autauga County.
