From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- accused of committing the city's first murder of the year. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says 29 year old David Lewis is being held on $3…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A lawsuit filed against the Selma City Council -- by Selma mayor Darrio Melton -- is thrown out by a judge. Melton filed suit back in…
Gov. Kay Ivey has taken the Oath of Office for a full four-year term as governor of Alabama. Under overcast skies, she delivered a bright inaugural address for the future of the state. Ivey was joined on the stage in…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- There's a new sheriff coming to town in Dallas County. Sheriff-elect Mike Granthum was sworn into office during a ceremony Friday morning in the county commission…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is behind bars in connection with a rash of house and car break-ins in the town of Orrville. Capt. Mike Granthum says Lester Muse,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Dallas County women say dogs are being abused in Perry County and they want authorities to do something about it. Beth Leslie and Danielle Barnett…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's first murder of 2019 -- after a man is gunned down in a housing project. Police say officers responded to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The partial government shutdown is affecting tourism in Selma. The Selma Interpretive Center is closed due to the shutdown. The sign on the door reads --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new multi-million dollar community recreation center is on the way to Selma. The Edmundite Missions is building a new state of the art community rec…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor Darrio Melton is anticipating a challenging year in 2019 as he leads one of the oldest cities in the state boldly into the new year. Melton…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some residents in south Dallas County are worried about their homes being damaged by the overflowing flood waters of a nearby creek. Dianah Stroud of Dallas County…
The USDA has announced that Selma-based R. L. Zeigler Company is recalling approximately 11,664 pounds of ready-to-eat poultry and meat sausage products that may be contaminated…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Concordia College Alabama continues to sell off its assets in Selma. The historically black private Lutheran college shut down at the end of the last school year. The college brought in a company to liquidate…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Longtime Dallas County Sheriff Harris Huffman is hanging up his boots on a law enforcement career that has spanned nearly forty years. Huffman is set to retire in about…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three Selma police officers charged with making false statements to an Attorney General's Office investigator -- were in court Friday morning in Selma. Attorneys for Lt. Tory Neely -- Sgt. Jeff Hardy -- and Sgt.…
Alabama State Troopers say a Selma man was hit by a car and killed Friday afternoon. The victim is identified as 50 year old Adrian Jay Stubbs. He was struck by a car on Dallas County 37 about nine miles…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Wilcox County are hoping a $5000 dollar reward will help them solve an unsolved murder. District Attorney Michael Jackson says 50 year old Curtis Crear shot and killed in June of 2017. Jackson…
Authorities say a Selma man who was reported missing over the weekend has been found safe. 21-year-old Ja'Terrious Peasant had last been seen last week, when he left his home in the 800 block of 2nd Avenue. Police did not…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The largest auto retailer in the state of Alabama is investing in the Selma area. Long-Lewis Automotive Group is expanding into the city -- and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Officials at Selma City Schools are looking into shutting down two schools. Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams is recommending -- that Byrd First Class Early Learning Center and…
Long-Lewis Automotive Group has announced that it is taking over the Moore-Stewart Ford and Honda dealerships in Selma, effective immediately. The dealerships will now be known as Long-Lewis of Selma, with the change in signage expected to take place tomorrow.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas Co. Probate Judge Kim Ballard is getting set to pass the torch and retire capping a more than 30 year political career. Ballard has served two six-year terms as probate judge and chairman of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is looking for a new top cop after Public Safety Director Tommie Reese is appointed to a statewide position with the Attorney General's Office. After nearly a decade as chief of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New leadership at the Selma-Dallas County YMCA has plans to improve the community through youth development. New CEO Leonard Speed says he has big plans coming up at the Y for 2019. He says there…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 40th Annual Holiday House is underway in Selma. The arts and crafts sale is a Selma Christmas tradition that marks the holiday season in the city each year.…
