From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Attorney and long-time former state senator Hank Sanders -- files a million dollar defamation lawsuit against Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson. The lawsuit filed against Jackson --…
A 14-year-old juvenile has been arrested in Selma's first murder investigation of 2022.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 has slowed down the process of restoring the former house of a Selma voting rights legend -- but it hasn't stopped the progress. The project to restore the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A social media post sparks controversy -- and causes racial tension in the Marengo County town of Sweet Water. Some black people are upset about a Facebook post that…
Participants representing 45 counties across the state arrived in Montgomery Sunday ahead of this weekend's program at Frazer United Methodist Church.Â
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Center for Non-Violence, Truth and Reconciliation -- and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated -- have partnered to host several events over the King Day holiday weekend. "The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two people are arrested in connection to a stolen horse in Dallas County -- and the suspected horse thief is a juvenile. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the 17 year old juvenile is charged with second-degree…
The Monroe County sheriff believes a body that has been found may be that of a missing Colorado woman.
All Selma City Schools will shift to virtual learning due to the rise in COVIDÂ cases.
Dallas County Schools and offices are closing due to the spread of COVID.
The Lowndes County Board of Education says it is extending virtual learning.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A research study underway in Dallas County aims to prevent heart and lung disease in rural areas. Rural areas like Dallas County tend to be some of the most…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is on the trail of a horse thief. Sheriff Mike Granthum says it's not every day that his investigators have to track down a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The suspect arrested in a recent Selma murder -- was arraigned in Dallas County District Court Wednesday afternoon. District Attorney Michael Jackson says bond for 24 year old Tremark…
Alabama State Troopers say a Butler County man has been killed in a single-car crash on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers says the person who provided a tip regarding a Dallas County murder investigation will receive a $1,000 reward.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A house in Linden tied to a long history of educating African-Americans in the city -- has recently been added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. Frank…
Selma police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma and Dallas County had two opportunities -- to protect themselves against COVID-19 Wednesday -- as the number of cases in the area -- continues to rise.…
Investigators say 56-year-old Cheryl Pence and her son, 37-year-old Michael McBee, were staying at a hotel in Florida. It is unclear how they ended up in Wilcox County.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 and all of it's variants are surging into the new year. Therefore, the fight to reduce the spread of the potentially deadly virus -- rages on. "There was…
A lack of radar coverage in southwest Alabama puts thousands of lives at-risk from the threat of tornadoes during inclement weather. This is a story that Alabama News Network has been following.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama News Network continues our year end look -- at 2021 -- this time -- in the Queen City of Selma. We sat down with Mayor James Perkins Jr.…
Alabama State Troopers say a man and a teenager were killed in a crash between a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma has some new equipment -- and a new garbage ordinance -- to try make the city a cleaner place to live -- and visit. Selma…
