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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 the city of Selma. It’s been closed since 2019 and has sat neglected and in a state of disrepair for the past several years. “It reverted back…

Hayneville police investigator speaks out about police chief

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Hayneville police investigator is speaking out — after she finds herself caught in the middle of an ongoing dispute — between the chief of police — and a municipal judge. Investigator Deardra Pinkett is raising concerns about the conduct of Hayneville police chief Kelvin Mitchell. “I just want the public to know what’s going…

Valley Grande resident speaks out about dangerous dirt road

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The condition of a dirt road in Valley Grande is raising safety concerns for the families who live there — and questions about whose responsibility it is — to fix it. Dallas County Road 508 in Valley Grande is in really bad shape. “It’s all washed out in certain places. We can’t get in and…