A new tour bus is conducting guided tours in historic Selma
There’s a new tour bus in Selma that allows people to learn about voting rights history while visiting the city.
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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…
Emancipation Proclamation signing commemorated in Orrville
From the West Alabama Newsroom– New Year’s Day is a day that many people spend looking forward towards the future — or reflecting on the year that was. But some people in Dallas County — look back even farther. On January 1st — 163 years ago — President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. It was a key step in…
New Police Chief makes history in the city of Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Marion has a new history making police chief — to lead its police department. Former Pine Hill Police Chief Nikisha Gailes took over as Marion’s top cop last week after the city’s former chief Kendrick Howell — left to become the chief of Police in Eutaw. Gailes brings over thirty years of…
National non-profit acquires Selma landmark to preserve history
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Conservation Fund announced the acquisition of a historical landmark in downtown Selma to help preserve it’s history. The Edistone Hotel was in serious danger of caving in or being demolished after decades of neglect. Built in 1855, the 170 year old building has a long past that includes Pre-Civil War — Post-Civil War —…
Dallas Co. community commemorates Lafayette’s Tour bicentennial
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County community is commemorating another part of its rich history this weekend. “He was an American hero but he just happened to be from France.” As a general in the Revolutionary War, 19 year old Lafayette helped the United States break free of British control. In 1825, Lafayette toured the U.S. — making…
England makes history as new 17th Judicial Circuit District Attorney
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Governor Kay Ivey made a history-making appointment for district attorney of the 17th Judicial Circuit — representing Marengo — Greene — and Sumter counties. Demopolis native Rachel England is now the youngest serving DA — as well as the youngest female DA ever — in the state of Alabama. Governor Ivey appointed England to fulfil…
Demopolis hosts 8th Annual Rooster Day festival Saturday
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Demopolis celebrates Rooster Day on Saturday. The 8th annual event showcases the city’s downtown — and it also commemorates a part of the city’s history. Company’s coming to Demopolis this weekend — and folks there are hard at work — getting things ready. Cindy Parker works for the city’s Horticulture Department. “This…
Marion woman on the cusp of making history in Perry Co.
March is woman’s history month. And a woman in Marion is on the verge of a historic first in Perry County.
Congresswoman Sewell presents $750,000 check to Selma University
Preserving civil rights history was at the center of a check presentation ceremony at Selma University.
