Effort Underway in Selma to Use Sports to Help Reduce Crime
From the West Alabama newsroom--- There's an effort is underway in Selma to use sports -- as a way to help stop the violence in the city. Goals have gone up -- and lines…
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Selma Family Tries to Move on from Tragic 2013 Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma family is trying to move on -- after the tragic murder of a loved one -- and an agonizing six year wait for justice to be…
AG Commissioner Speaks at Farm City Week Breakfast in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Selma are celebrating Farm City Week. The annual Button Hole Breakfast was held Thursday morning at the Central Alabama Farmer's Co-op as part of…
Search for Police Chief Moves Forward in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The search to find a permanent new police chief to lead the Selma Police Department -- continues to move forward. City council President Corey Bowie said the search committee…
Mother of Missing Florida Girl Charged with Giving False Information and Child Neglect
UPDATE: The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has charged Brianna Williams, 27, with giving false information to police and child neglect. Williams is the mother of missing 5-year-old Taylor Rose Williams from…
Ceremony in Selma Honors Military Veterans and their Service
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Dallas County gathered at Memorial Stadium in Selma to honor veterans and their service to the country. More than a hundred people were on-hand at…
Tuscaloosa Man Arrested After Slashing Baby Trump Balloon
One Tuscaloosa man was arrested on Saturday after slashing a "Baby Trump" balloon. According to the Tuscaloosa Police Department, officers responded to the 1500 block of Hackberry Lane on a disturbance call around 1 p.m. Upon arrival, officers observed Hoyt…
Missing Person Search Underway in Demopolis
The Demopolis Police Department is currently assisting the FBI and out of state agencies in the search of a missing person around the Demopolis area. The DPD posted to Facebook asking citizens to try and avoid the areas with a…
'Baby Trump' Balloon Slashed at Alabama Appearance
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Organizers say a man slashed a Baby Trump protest balloon during President Donald Trump's trip to Alabama. The incident occurred Saturday during Trump's visit to watch the University of Alabama football game. The towering Baby Trump…
Schools in Dallas Co. Get New STEM Labs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County Schools has a new high-tech tool at its disposal -- to engage students in the areas of math -- science -- and technology.…
Dangerous Road in Dallas County Replaced
A ribbon cutting was held this morning for a county road in Dallas County that was in desperate need of repairs. According to county commissioners, County Road 205 in Marion Junction became…
Central AL Crimestoppers Expands to Selma-Dallas Co. Area
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new phone number to call for people in the Selma-Dallas County area -- who want to help take a bite out of crime. Central Alabama…
New Book Chronicles Life & Impact of WCCS President Dr. James Mitchell
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A book about the life of Wallace Community College Selma President Dr. James Mitchell -- aims to inspire people to dream big -- and never give up.…
Public Lewdness Charge Against Selma City Councilman Dismissed
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The case against a Selma city councilman -- accused of urinating on a city street -- has apparently been thrown out by a judge. Ward 5 Councilman…
Edmundite Missions Dedicates New Community Rec Center in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom: The Edmundite Missions held a dedication ceremony Tuesday afternoon for its new multi-million dollar community rec center in Selma. The Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community and Recreation Center is…
Entrepreneurship Workshop Aims to Grow Small Business in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Business professionals and small business owners in Selma got some help finding ways to grow and expand their businesses. The Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce hosted an entrepreneurship…
Body Found During Search for Missing Tuscaloosa Man
A body has been recovered during a search in Hurricane Creek by the Tuscaloosa Swift Water Rescue Team. According to the Tuscaloosa Police Department, a male body was recovered near Holt-Peterson Cutoff Road  while searching for  97-year-old Cecil McAllister. The…
Selma University Hosts 'Day of Unity' Celebration and Fundraiser
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The fundraising effort to help prevent a shutdown at Selma University continues with a big "Day of Unity" celebration on campus Saturday. University officials said Unity Day…
State Releases "Failing Schools List"
The Alabama State Department of Education has released its list of failing schools. It is required by state law under the Alabama Accountability Act. In our area, 11 schools in Montgomery Public Schools made the list. The only other…
New Tourism App Now Available for Tourists in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new tourism app is available for people who visit Selma -- to help them get around in the historic city -- and see the sights. Tour…
Lowndes Co. Mother Tries to Cope with the Death of Her Only Son
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The sudden, unexpected loss of a loved one can be extremely difficult for anyone to handle. But when the loss is due to a…
New Dallas Co. Canines Help in the Fight Against Drugs for the First Time in 15 Years
The Dallas County Sheriff’s department now has three new officers to help in the fight against drugs. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the sheriff’s office has purchased two new canines with the help of John…
Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office Investigates County's 2nd Murder of 2019
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is investigating the county's second murder of the year. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 30 year old Danathian Crum was shot to death Friday night while answering the door at his…
Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Ruling In Favor of Selma City Council
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's ruling against Selma's mayor. The state's highest court agreed with the Dallas County Circuit Court that the city council has the power to appoint…
Selma University in Danger of Closing, Fundraiser Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Another historically black college in Selma -- could be in danger of shutting down. Concordia College Alabama closed last year. Now Selma University could be in danger of closing.…
