Montgomery County probate judge shares tips for Alabama voters
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, Montgomery County Probate Judge J.C. Love is reminding voters what they need to do to make sure their ballots count.
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One on one with Fort Deposit Mayor Madelene Means
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Voters in Fort Deposit elected a new mayor back in January. We caught up with Mayor Madelene Means to talk with her about her first 100 days in office. Means says she’s spent the first 135 days on the job working through her pre-election check list. She says she’s also been working to improve city…
Passage of constitutional amendments impacts Alabama district attorneys
Alabama voters passed two constitutional amendments during Tuesday’s primary election that impact district attorneys offices across the state.
Fort Deposit voters head back to the polls for municipal election
From the West Alabama Newsroom… Voters in the town of Fort Deposit went back to the polls Tuesday to chose a mayor and a member of the town council. A judge threw out the results of the election when voters first went to the polls in August. That decision came after it was found that hundreds of illegal absentee votes…
Dallas Co. Sheriff Mike Granthum to retire, won’t seek re-election
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Big news coming out of Dallas County tonight regarding Campaign 2026. Action 8 News has learned that Sheriff Mike Granthum — will not seek reelection this year. After two terms in office — Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum — has decided to retire. He says it was a bitter-sweet decision — that wasn’t made lightly….
Special election in the town of Fort Deposit set for January 13th
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The town of Fort Deposit finds itself in uncharted territory — after a judge throws out the results of the municipal election — and orders a new election. People in Fort Deposit will head to the polls after the holiday season — to chose a mayor and the remainder of the town council. This comes…
Municipal special election looms in town of Fort Deposit
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The municipal election is not quite over in one Lowndes County town. Voters in Fort Deposit could be headed back to the polls in January for a special election. The results of the mayor’s race — and the District 2 town council race were thrown out — after a judge ruled that hundreds of absentee…
Candidates in Selma mayoral runoff react to election results
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Voters in Selma voted for a new mayor to lead the city — but they haven’t quite decided who it will be yet. Johnny Moss, III and Aaron Roper will meet in a mayoral runoff election in four weeks. Moss lead a list of eight candidates with 35-percent of the vote — followed by Roper’s…
Wilcox Co. Commission candidate contests November 5th election
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A candidate for Wilcox County Commissioner is contesting the outcome of the November 5th election. Arthur Broadnax of Pine Hill ran for the District 5 seat on the county commission — as an independent candidate. Broadnax was defeated in the race — by incumbent Quarre Calhoun. According to court documents — Broadnax is claiming that…
What the Tech: How to reduce Election Day stress
If you’re one of the 60% of Americans who say the election is having a noticeable impact on your mental health, you’re not alone. Here’s how to reduce that stress.
