United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that United States District Judge Jeffrey U. Beaverstock sentenced defendant Matthew Blaine Till, 34, a former officer of the Selma Police Department, to five years’ probation for…
President Joe Biden signs executive orders after speaking about the coronavirus, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, right, in the State…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Judson College in Marion is open for business this semester -- after alarms were raised last semester -- that the school was in danger of closing. Students, faculty and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman continues to pursue justice in the unsolved death of her son -- who was the victim in a traffic homicide back in November. Thirty year old…
The City of Uniontown was awarded $130,128.26 in funding by Governor Kay Ivey and the State of Alabama in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The funding was part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES”…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Another suspected drug dealer is behind bars in Dallas County -- following an early morning drug raid in Selma. Thirty-eight year old Cederick Irby of Selma was arrested on…
A list of virtual events is being offered to people in Selma and throughout the area to mark the national holiday honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 18, Truth, Racial Healing and…
There's a new -- healthier -- food option available for people to choose from in Dallas County. Foodies have been raving about a new food spot in Valley Grande. So, I took a trip…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fourth suspect accused of trying to kill a Pine Hill police officer -- is behind bars tonight in Marengo County. Twenty year old Phillip Hosea of Dixons Mills -- turned himself in to authorities…
Preparations take place for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building. Trump has never been one…
The suspect in the November 2019 shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams has been formally indicted on a capital murder charge. Lowndes County Grand Jury indicted 19-year-old William…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A suspected drug dealer is behind in Selma -- after he's arrested with an assortment of illegal drugs. Twenty-two year old Melvin Barnes, Jr. of Selma was arrested Tuesday night…
Huntsville will now be the new permanent home of the U.S. Space Command Headquarters. Governor Ivey and several officials made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. “I couldn’t be more…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new state of the camera system is improving the process Dallas County deputies use to investigate crime scenes. OSCR-360 is a new state of the art camera system…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging people to be patient amid the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Wilcox County are mourning the loss of county commissioner -- and long-time educator -- Michael Saulsberry. Commissioner Michael Saulsberry died Sunday -- at age 44 -- following…
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency is asking Alabama News Network and other broadcasters to help spread the word that federal help may be available if you had damage during Hurricane Zeta. If your primary home is in Clarke, Dallas, Marengo,…
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is temporarily closing 41 ABC stores across the state, effective January 16. The board says it's making the decision for the safety of employees and customers as the number of COVID-19 cases rises. “Closing…
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a single-vehicle crash where on person died. Jamonica Smith, 24, of Hayneville died when her 2000 Honda Accord left the road and struck a tree. The crashed occurred on Highway 33 in Lowndes County…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A missing person case in Dallas County -- has now become a death investigation. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 84 year old Thomas Houston -- was found deceased at a…
From the West Alabama News Network-- Preparations for the Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee are underway in Selma. And organizers say this year's Jubilee -- will be a global event. "And it's going to take…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three Marengo County men are behind bars tonight -- charged with trying to kill a Pine Hill police officer. Twenty-two year old Calvin Ferguson, Jr. -- 22 year old…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars -- accused of breaking into a bank. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded to PNC Bank in downtown Selma -- when…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Protection from COVID-19 is now available at the Lowndes County Health Department in Hayneville. The Moderna vaccine is currently being administered to frontline healthcare workers and first responders. The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Marengo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the county's first murder of the new year. About an hour after ringing in the New Year -- investigators found themselves working…
