Marion and Perry County Forever Tied to Bloody Sunday
From the West Alabama newsroom-- The life and legacy of John Lewis is -- forever tied to Bloody Sunday -- and Selma to Montgomery marches. Historic events -- sparked by events -- that started…
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Congressman John Lewis' Passing Leaves Void in Bridge Crossing Jubilee
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Congressman John Lewis was a fixture at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. He used his influence -- to support the effort to commemorate Bloody Sunday…
Alabama COVID-19 Testing Results Turnaround Now Averaging Seven Days
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Health officials in Alabama say a surge in Coronavirus cases has overwhelmed Alabama's ability to provide test results within the expected 2- to 3-day turnaround. The Alabama Department of Public Health says the current turnaround time for most…
Perry Co. School Board Approves Reopening Plan Amid Pandemic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The plan to reopen schools in Perry County amid the COVID-19 pandemic -- has officially been approved by the school board. Superintendent Marcia Smiley says the first nine weeks…
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…
Alabama News Network Adds New TV Channel
Alabama News Network is adding a new TV channel to its lineup. The channel is called "getTV." You can see this channel over the air by using an antenna and tuning to 8.7. getTV features many classic TV shows such…
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…
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Makes Final Bridge Crossing in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people flocked to Selma to watch Congressman John Lewis make his final journey across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Shouts of "Thank you" -- "Farewell" -- and "Good trouble"…
Historic Brown Chapel Church Hosts Services Honoring John Lewis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma paid tribute to the life and legacy of Civil Rights icon -- Congressman John Lewis. A private ceremony was held at the historic Brown Chapel AME…
Body of Rep. John Lewis Makes Final Journey Across the Edmund Pettus Bridge
This morning, a caisson bearing the body of Rep. John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, as people in the city said goodbye to the civil rights icon who helped…
City of Selma Says Goodbye to Rep. John Lewis at Memorial Service
People in Selma are saying their goodbyes to civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis. A memorial service was held tonight at Brown Chapel AME Church, one of the cornerstones of the civil…
Democrats in Congress Want to Honor Rep. John Lewis with Action on Voting Rights
Mourning the death of civil rights hero John Lewis, Democrats in Congress are urging the Senate to take up a bill of enduring importance to Lewis throughout his life: protecting and expanding the right to vote. “No right is more…
Some in Selma Oppose Renaming Bridge for Rep. John Lewis
Growing calls nationally to honor the memory of Rep. John Lewis by putting his name on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma where he and other voting rights demonstrators were beaten 55 years ago are being met with some resistance…
Gov. Ivey Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Honoring Congressman Lewis
Governor Ivey is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff this weekend to honor the life of U.S. Congressman John Lewis. The flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise on Saturday, July 25 to sunrise on Monday, July 27. Starting…
Celebration of Life Events Announced for Congressman John Lewis
The family of civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis has released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that are set to begin Saturday in Troy. A service celebrating "The Boy from Troy" will be held on the campus…
Dallas Co. Schools Finalizing Plans to Reopen Amid COVID-19
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County Schools is finalizing it's plans to reopen for the upcoming school year. The school district is providing options for student learning this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help to identify a wanted armed robbery suspect. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the Dollar General on Highway 22 in Valley Grande --…
Selma Non-Profit Conducts Free Food & Book Giveaway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turned out for a drive-thru food giveaway Wednesday morning in Selma. Twenty pound boxes of fresh produce were handed out to people who came through. Free…
Dallas Co. Election Officials Certify Primary Runoff Election
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The results of the primary runoff election are now certified and official. Election officials in Dallas County canvassed the runoff election this afternoon. Twenty-two provisional ballots cast…
People in Selma Remember Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
From the West Alabama newsroom-- People in Selma are remembering the life and legacy of civil rights icon and Alabama native -- John Lewis. Flags are flying at half staff around the city --…
Marion Military Institute Receives Top Honors
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A community college in West Alabama is voted the top community college in the state of Alabama -- and one of the top ten community colleges in the country.…
Selma Mayor Not Seeking Re-Election
Selma Mayor Darrio Melton has announced he will not seek re-election. He made the announcement on his Facebook page last night. Melton…
Bloody Sunday in Selma Shaped the Life of Rep. John Lewis
John Lewis of the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee is put on the ground by Alabama State troopers while Hosea Williams runs as state troopers break up civil rights voting march at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma,…
Marion Military Institute Voted #1 Community College in Alabama
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A community college in West Alabama is voted the top community college in the state of Alabama -- and one of the top ten community colleges in the entire country. Marion Military Institute in Marion…
