Selma man sentenced to federal prison for stealing mail, destroying post office letter box
A Selma man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing mail and destroying a post office letter box in Millbrook.
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Fort Deposit town attorney files lawsuit against councilman-elect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The attorney for the town of Fort Deposit has filed a lawsuit against a candidate -- who won a seat on the town council in the recent municipal election. Judge Cleveland Poole heard the first…
WATCH: U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell salutes Selma's "National Civics Teacher of the Year"
Not only has Selma High School teacher Veronica Pitts won the National Civics Teacher of the Year Award, she has received congratulations from U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell inside the U.S. Capitol.
CITY ELECTIONS: Complete list of candidates in September 23 runoffs
Action 8 News has this complete list of candidates running in the September 23 city runoffs from across our area.
Dry conditions in Dallas Co. raise wildfire concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State forestry officials in Dallas County are urging people to take extreme caution when burning outdoors. Abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions around west Alabama are making it risky…
Demopolis police arrest suspected drug dealer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Demopolis police arrest a suspected drug dealer -- and take a significant amount of illegal drugs off the street. Chief Rex Flowers says 31 year old Demarcus Wheeler is facing several drug charges -- including…
Human remains found in Demopolis, death investigation underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is underway in Demopolis -- after human remains are found at a local business. The remains were found inside a storage unit at Alabama Portable Sheds…
Marion shooting leaves young man dead, community in mourning
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Marion leaves one man dead -- another man behind bars -- and a community in mourning. Twenty one year old Jayden Tubbs of Marion was…
Selma man killed in Dallas County crash
The two-vehicle crash happened around 6:20 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 80 near the 78 mile marker.
September 11th terrorist attacks commemorated in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma gathered to mark the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks – with a moment of remembrance – unity – and reflection. The tragic events…
National non-profit acquires Selma landmark to preserve history
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Conservation Fund announced the acquisition of a historical landmark in downtown Selma to help preserve it's history. The Edistone Hotel was in serious danger of caving in…
Absentee voting concerns spark contest of election in Fort Deposit
A former mayoral candidate is raising the possibility of voter fraud in the town of Fort Deposit in the recent municipal election.
US Highway 80 road resurfacing project underway in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A multi-million dollar road project is underway in Dallas County on a portion of the National Historic Trail near Selma. The Alabama Department of Transportation is resurfacing about…
Resurfacing project begins on U.S. Highway 80 in Selma
A resurfacing project in Selma is taking place on U.S. Highway 80.
Selma man struck, killed on U.S. Highway 80 in Dallas County
A Selma man has been struck and killed on U.S. Highway 80.
CrimeStoppers offers $1,000 reward to help solve Selma murder case
CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in a Selma murder investigation.
Domestic violence murder suicide stuns Selma community
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fatal domestic violence incident over the Labor Day weekend -- stuns people around the Selma community. A 911 emergency call Saturday lead authorities to a house on…
Action 8 News expanding again with launch of 9AM newscast
WAKA Action 8 News has once again expanded our newscast lineup with the launch of a new 9AM newscast.
Mississippi man dead after tractor trailer wrecks, overturns in Wilcox County
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the crash happened around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday on Alabama 21, about 15 miles east of Camden.
Canine Strides provides unique pet care service in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A unique new business in Dallas County is making sure that every dog has its day. Canine Strides is a new pet care service for dogs. "We pick…
Selma church rebuilds daycare destroyed in 2023 tornado
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma continues to show signs of recovery more than two years after the devastating tornado in 2023. That EF-2 tornado destroyed about a third of…
Dallas Co. capital murder suspects denied youthful offender status
Two high profile murder cases involving are moving through the Circuit Court system in Dallas County. The defendant in each of the cases went before a judge to seek youthful offender status. Tashon…
Selma Mayor James Perkins releases concession statement after losing re-election bid
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., has released a public concession statement following his loss in Tuesday's elections. While the mayor's race will be heading to a runoff, Perkins won't be one of the two candidates to face off next month.
ALEA offers Labor Day weekend safety tips for drivers, boaters
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency wants you to “Score Big with Safety” — both on the road and on the water as you travel for Labor Day events or to football games.
Southside dominates Selma in Queen City Classic
Southside topped Selma 44-0 in the Queen City Classic on Thursday night at Memorial Stadium
