Selma Students Paint Giant Mural Downtown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A huge new mural is going up in Selma -- to welcome visitors -- and highlight the city's history. The mural is a community art project sponsored by the…
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Selma Boy Wins 2022 Big Gobbler Photo Contest
10-year-old Owen Rouse of Selma has harvested his first turkey and won the 10th annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest!
Selma City Council Appoints New Permanent Fire Chief
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma has a new -- permanent -- fire chief tonight. The city council appointed Walter Dailey to head up the fire department at its regular meeting…
Selma Mayor Names New Interim Fire Chief Who Is Under Indictment
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. has announced that he has named a new interim fire chief, following the resignation of Willie Mason, Jr. after less than three months on the job.
Demopolis City Landing Gets Multi-Million $$$ Upgrade
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A multi-million dollar improvement project is underway to enhance the Demopolis City Landing. "This is about a $3 million dollar project that is going to completely transform the face…
Alabama judge refuses dismissal in Confederate chair theft
A chair-shaped monument went missing last year from 200-year-old Live Oak Cemetery in Selma.
23 Year Old Killed In Lowndes County Crash
The crash happened at the intersections of Highway 21 and Lowndes County Rd. 7, about 17 miles south of Hayneville.
Dallas Co. Officials Prepare for Upcoming Primary
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The primary election is just over two weeks away -- and election officials in Dallas County want to let voters know about a few changes. "There are a lot…
Selma Church Designated An Endangered Historic Place
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The need for major repairs at a National Historic Landmark in Selma -- is raising concerns about the site's future. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated Brown…
J. E. Hobbs Students Return After School Fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Camden elementary school students whose classrooms were destroyed by fire went back to school Wednesday morning for the first time since the fire. "We are back. I told everyone,…
Fed raises key rate by a half-point in bid to tame inflation
The increase in the Fed's key short-term rate raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%.
Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma Named the Most Endangered Historic Landmark in U.S.
Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma, which is one of the key landmarks of the Civil Rights Movement, has been named the most endangered historic site in the U.S.
Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame
The induction ceremony will be held Nov. 5 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Senior Quilters Give Back in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of senior citizens in Dallas County -- is giving back to the community -- and they're having so much fun doing it. "The name of the group…
Demopolis Hospital Restarts Baby Delivery
From the West Alabama Newsroom--- Having a baby just got a lot easier for pregnant women in Demopolis and Marengo County because Whitfield Regional Hospital -- is once again delivering babies. Expectant mothers in…
Fire Destroys Part of a Camden Elementary School
Part of J.E. Hobbs Elementary School in Camden has been destroyed by fire.
Selma Program Helps with Home Repairs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is on a mission to transform the Selma and Dallas County community -- repairing one house -- at a time. Dave Fulford, Jr. started the…
Selma Charity Aids Special Needs Children in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit donates thousands of dollars -- to help fund agencies that serve hundreds of special needs children in Selma and Dallas County. The Evans Special Benefit Fund…
Selma Woman Killed in Autauga County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Selma woman has been killed in a three-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle.
Rural School Districts Face Low New Teacher Retention
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New teachers are leaving the classroom at a rate -- that's making the statewide teacher shortage -- even worse. The findings are from a new report from the Alabama…
Selma Teacher Models Dedication and Perseverance
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A teacher in the Selma City School District -- is among the sixteen finalists for the Alabama Teacher of the Year Award. Her story is one of dedication…
Lowndes Co. Students Create Songbird Recovery Trail
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's Earth Day today. And a group of Lowndes County elementary students -- spent the day creating a songbird recovery trail -- at their school. Fourth graders at Jackson-Steele…
Perry Co. Judge Sentences Assistant DA to Jail Time
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County assistant DA -- may have to spend some time behind bars. District Attorney Michael Jackson is fighting mad -- after District Judge Robert Bryant -- sentences…
Selma-Dallas Co. Officials Tackle Long-Time Tax Problem
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Paying property taxes is about to get a whole lot easier and convenient for Selma property owners. Selma property owners have had to go to Selma City Hall to…
Selma High Cheerleader Wins Bryant-Jordan Scholarship
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma High School student-athlete continues to rack up awards and scholarship money -- as she finishes up a stellar senior year. Saints head cheerleader Valencia Bryant won a…
