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 on the ground when police arrived on the scene. “A 37 year old black male was on the scene, unresponsive from an apparent gunshot wound,” said Blanks. “The…
Baptist-affiliated Judson College in the west Alabama town of Marion is searching for a new president. The small, all-women’s school says President David Potts is leaving the position after 27 years. He’s been on a medical leave, but the statement didn’t elaborate on his medical condition. A search committee will seek the next president while another administrator serves in the…
Authorities say 68 year old Earnest Hatcher died Thursday afternoon when the car he was driving left the road and struck a tree. Troopers say Hatcher was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from his C1500 Chevy Pickup. The accident happened about 3:10 PM on Alabama 140 about four miles West of Selma. Categories: Montgomery Metro, West Alabama Tags: Earnest…
William Anthony Scott State officials say the body of a missing West Alabama man has been found in his truck in a pond near the Sumter County Line…ten days after he apparently ran off Highway 39, struck some trees and ended up upside-down in a pond. The victim is identified as 61 year old William Anthony Scott of Emelle. His…
Closings/Delays for December 9: Fort Dale Academy Testing Center- Closed Saturday Montgomery Public Schools – All Saturday activities cancelled. ACT Testing at Alabama State University – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Southside School in Tallassee – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Dadeville High School-Cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Luverne High School – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Selma High School-Cancelled…
The Selma City School Board has selected its new superintendent. Dr. Avis Williams of Tuscaloosa will be district’s new leader if she accepts the offer. She was chosen over four other finalist including interim superintendent Arthur Capers, Dr. Dee Ray Hill of Georgia, Dr. Avis Williams of Tuscaloosa, Dr. Robert Griffin of Selma and Dr. Regina Thompson of South Carolina….
In today’s modern world, convenience and fast paced service has become the “NORM”, but that’s not stopping some from slowing down. Our Jeff Sanders is checking out some local gathering spots that are still bringing communities together. Jeff’ makes a trip to the Jefferson Country Store in Marengo County. Jefferson Country Store on Facebook Categories: Positively Alabama Tags: Alabama,…
The owner of a landfill in a small Alabama city has dropped a defamation lawsuit filed against residents who used social media to voice their opposition to the disposing of coal ash at the site. The American Civil Liberties Union, which defended the landfill opponents in Uniontown, announced Tuesday that a settlement had been reached in U.S. District Court. Georgia-based…
UPDATE: State Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled the blaze an act of arson. The Selma Police Department is asking anyone with information to call the Secret Witness Line at (334) 874-2190 or Crimestoppers at 1-866-442-7463. From the West Alabama Newsroom– A mother and daughter are dead after a house fire early Thursday morning in Selma. Fire officials say a…
HAMILTON, Ala. (AP) – A man accused of fatally shooting two people at a west Alabama law firm and a nearby accounting office has been charged with two counts of capital murder. Marion County District Attorney Jack Bostick says 67-year-old Donny Miller and 61-year-old Linda Cole were shot Wednesday morning. Bostick says 57-year-old Jimmy Cooper was shot in the arm…
