A Selma police officer is in stable condition after being shot in the chest early Sunday morning while on patrol. The officer is not being identified, but he was on patrol in an unmarked police car at the time. He…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Demopolis City Schools opens a new lab to provide students with more access to some of the latest technology. The district has transformed an old shop class at Demopolis Middle School into a new STEAM…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The process of repairing some major flood damage in the city of Marion -- just got a major shot in the arm -- thanks to a grant…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is adding an ambulance service to the fire department in an effort to improve emergency service in the city. Mayor John Laney…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Wilcox County residents will soon have access to clean, safe water in their homes -- thanks to a grant from Governor Kay Ivey and the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man tried and convicted of felony murder in the 2013 death of Selma High student Alexis Hunter -- learns his fate. Larry Hunter of Selma…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new grocery shopping experience available for people in Selma. The Selma Winn-Dixie has been redesigned by the company to fit the needs of the community…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County 911 is trying to help first responder save time and save lives -- by mapping all the roads in the county. Georgia-based, CGI Systems…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fund raising campaign is underway to help a Selma non-profit that's on a mission to stamp out hunger. The Selma Area Food Bank supplies food…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a man is shot and killed early Sunday morning. Sgt. Ray Blanks says the victim was found lying outside…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Law enforcement swept through a Selma housing project in a show of force Thursday night -- in response to a recent attack on police officers. Police Chief Spencer Collier says about forty state and federal…
Authorities say the unidentified victim in a recent shooting in Selma has died. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says charges against the suspect, 23-year-old Shaquille Tyus, will be upgraded to Capital Murder. Tyus is also charged with one count…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city leaders are putting together a coordinated effort in response to a recent police officer ambush. The attack has city leaders focusing more of their attention…
An ambush on 2 Selma Police officers has residents and Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier outraged. Collier says around eight shots were fired at those officers at George Washington Carver Homes. People…
An Alabama police chief says two of his officers were lured and ambushed by "cowards," and that it's not the first time it's happened. Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier tells AL.com that up to eight shots were fired at two…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Selma leaves one man critically injured -- and another man behind bars facing multiple charges. Police say 23 year old Shaquille Tyus has…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County man is speaking out after being acquitted of murder -- and spending more than five years in jail. Alfonso Green of Hayneville…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Linden City School officials are working to improve security and increase student safety around the district. Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman says Linden Elementary now has a secured…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The National Park Service is hosting an event this weekend to show people how to preserve their treasured artifacts from the Voting Rights Movement. Park service officials say…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program at the Selma-Dallas County YMCA is helping to improve the quality of life for area seniors. SilverSneakers is a free fitness program that provides unlimited access to everything at the Y. The program…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing ten to life -- after being charged with abusing his girlfriend's three year old child. Selma Police say Rakeem Harris is charged with…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County woman wants school officials to fix a problem some school buses have had picking up kids who live on dirt roads.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Museums in Montgomery aren't the only ones getting a bump in tourism from the new Lynching Memorial. Some museums in Selma are also seeing an up-tick in tourism traffic. The Ancient Africa, Enslavement & Civil…
A prosecutor says an Alabama man had shot and wounded his adult son during an argument over chicken wings while they were watching football. District Attorney Michael Jackson says that John Louis…
Funding from the black Belt Community Foundation has allowed the Head Start/Early Head Start program in Linden to open in a new location. The 13,350 square foot building includes four Early Head Start and three Head Start classrooms.…
