From the West Alabama newsroom– A cleaner and safer water source is coming to hundreds of homes in one rural Dallas County community — thanks to $2.8 million dollars in grants and loans from the USDA. The money was awarded to the West Dallas Water Authority — to expand water service into the Bogue Chitto community. “That’s blessing. That is…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Commission has put emergency measures in place to reduce the risk of contracting — or spreading the novel coronavirus. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says the commission is set to declare a state of emergency in the county — due to the coronavirus pandemic. The county also plans to allocate $200,000 dollars for…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– An electrical problem at the Dallas County Jail is causing some major complications with some day to day activities at the facility. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the electrical system that remotely opens and closes cell doors at the jail began malfunctioning about two weeks ago. “It could have been bad,” said Granthum. “We went there…
Dallas County Commissioner Curtis Williams’s house was destroyed today after a morning fire. Dallas County Volunteer Fire Department officials say the home, which is located on County Road 162 in Orrville, is a total loss. Williams says his daughter was home when the fire broke out, but she was able to get out safely. No injuries have been reported. Fire officials say…
