Recount in Perry Co. primary race ends in dead heat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Democratic primary race for the District 1 seat on the Perry Co. Commission -- is not over just yet. A recount of the ballots cast in the…
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Wilcox Co. man arrested on gun and dog fighting charges
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is behind bars tonight. He's accused of knowingly possessing a dog for the purpose of having the dog participate in an animal fighting venture. Sheriff…
Two people killed, one person hurt in July 4th shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom -- A Selma man is behind bars tonight charged in a shooting that left two people dead and one person hurt. The shooting happened at around 2:30 early…
Selma city councilman removed from office by state law
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Ward 1 seat on the Selma City Council is vacant after a city council member is removed from office by operation of law. Former city councilman Troy Harvill…
Lula Hatcher, owner of landmark Lannie's Bar-B-Q in Selma, dies
The family of Lula Hatcher, owner of nationally-honored Lannie's Bar-B-Q Spot in Selma, has announced her death.
WATCH: Gov. Kay Ivey presents Independence Day greetings to Alabamians
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued an Independence Day message to Alabamians.
Ramer man dies in Lowndes County crash
It happened around 9:00 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 80 near the 115 mile marker, approximately 10 miles west of Hayneville.
How to help ALEA win "Best-looking Cruiser" contest
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency needs your votes as it hopes to win a national "Best-looking Cruiser" contest.
Orrville man found shot at his home Sunday night
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is recovering in a Birmingham hospital after being shot at his home Sunday night. Twenty-one year old Javon Richardson was found by his father suffering from…
America250: List of local Independence Day celebrations, fireworks shows
Here's a look at local Independence Day celebrations as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Perry Co. PREP Center hosts Job and Resource Fair
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Job and Resource Fair in Perry County is helping to give some formerly incarcerated men -- a new lease on life. The Bureau of Pardons and Parole and…
Wanted escaped inmates captured at GWC Homes in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Dallas County inmates that escaped from a Perry County facility in May -- are back in jail. They were captured after a stand off with police at Selma…
Selma-Dallas Co. EDA hosts inaugural Workforce Summit in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas Co. Economic Development Authority hosts its inaugural Workforce Summit in downtown Selma. Workforce development was the main focus of the inaugural Workforce Summit. The summit brought local…
Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office investigators arrest two suspected thieves
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas Co. investigators arrest two people suspected of stealing thousands of dollars from their employers. Sheriff Mike Granthum says deputies arrested 43 year old Valerie Merchant of Selma following…
New Linden Bypass opens in Marengo County
According to ALDOT, the new bypass is designed to move through traffic and heavy trucks around downtown Linden.
A new tour bus is conducting guided tours in historic Selma
There's a new tour bus in Selma that allows people to learn about voting rights history while visiting the city.
Selma groups prepare to host Juneteenth celebrations
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma is one of the many communities in our viewing area that preparing to celebrate Juneteenth this week. Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee held a press conference this morning…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Body of missing boater recovered from Tombigbee River
The body of a missing boater has been recovered from the Tombigbee River in Sumter County.
Ramblin' Thunder motorcycle ride helps honor fallen Lowndes County Sheriff 'Big John' Williams
The Annual Lowndes County Ramblin' Thunder brought hundreds of motorcycle riders in for the 120 mile course ride around Lowndes County.
Lowndes County residents mourn the death of school principal
The Lowndes County school system has announced the death of school principal Christopher Chambers.
City of Selma receives Main Street Alabama designation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is working to revitalize it's historic downtown area. The Queen City was recently designated a Main Street Alabama community earlier this month. The Main Street program is using a four-point approach…
Popular summer art camp underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of kids are scratching their creative itch this week at a popular summer camp in Selma. Art camp is a summer-time Selma tradition -- that opens the…
Neglected city-owned property raises concerns in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A vacant school building in Selma continues to raise concerns from people who live in the neighborhood where it's located. Byrd School is a historic property owned by…
Camden shooting leaves one man dead and one man in jail
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Camden man is dead -- and another is behind bars charged with reckless murder -- after a shooting in Camden. Authorities say 25 year old NyQuan Higginbottom is charged with Reckless Murder in the…
Capital murder suspect makes appearance in Dallas Co. court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A capital murder suspect recently captured in Georgia -- makes an appearance before a Dallas Co. judge. Twenty-seven year old Deonte Olds entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment Tuesday afternoon. Olds is charged…
