General election

Dallas Co. Sheriff primary winner has a chance to make history

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The winner of the democrat primary in the Dallas County Sheriff’s race has a chance to make history in the general election. Dewayne Sanders defeated Willie Calhoun to win the democrat primary on Tuesday. Sanders is a retired state trooper and Dallas County deputy with 28 years of law enforcement experience. He says he came…

Selma and Dallas County gear up for Election Day

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…

Dallas Co. Sheriff and Coroner Get Primary Wins

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Voters got behind the incumbents in the primary election in Dallas County — with both the sheriff and the coroner — winning their respective races. With no republican opposition in the general election in November — the primary results in the sheriff’s and coroner’s races amount to reelection wins. Sheriff Mike Granthum defeated challenger Donald…

Montgomery Co. Commission Swears-In Familiar Faces

The Montgomery County Commission held its Organizational meeting where the elected Commissioners took the oath of office. The same five previous Commissioners were sworn-in after running unopposed in the general election. The commission also elected Commissioner Elton N. Dean as Chairman, and Commissioner Doug Singleton as Vice-chairman. Commissioner Singleton says he’s excited for the group to return. “We don’t vote…