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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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From the West Alabama Newsroom– With the general election now less than a week away — folks in the Selma-Dallas County area — are gearing up for a big day. Organizations like Foot Soldiers Park — are working to get out the vote. “Our aim is to engage the community to inspire them to go ahead and vote. And step…
The race for Conecuh County sheriff has ended in a tie, and is heading to a recount.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Election Day is two weeks away — and election officials in Dallas County are working to get everything ready for the big day. Election officials are urging people to get out and exercise their right to vote — and make their voices heard on Election Day. “The election is coming up quick, coming up soon,”…
