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Uniontown family seeking answers following fatal hit & run

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Uniontown family is reaching out to the public for information following a fatal hit and run that claimed the life of a family member. Forty-three year old Leroy “Nate” Walker was killed about three weeks ago on the 800 block West Avenue. “Somebody just hit him and kept going without any remorse. They just…

Police investigate fatal Saturday night shooting in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a fatal shooting in the city Saturday night. Sgt. Beauty Benjamin says the shooting on the 1500 block of Martin Luther King Street at around 10 pm. She says officers responded to the area and found a crashed vehicle with a 19 year old man inside. The…

Selma Police investigate city’s 9th homicide of the year

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A homicide investigation is underway in Selma — after a man is shot and killed in the city — early Sunday morning. Interim Selma Chief Michael Perry says officers found 46 year old Terence McGraw lying on the side of the road — at around 4 am Sunday. Perry says McGraw appeared to have been…

Dallas Co. man jailed following burglary investigation

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma man is arrested on more than a half-dozen criminal charges — following a burglary investigation in the Burnsville community. Sheriff Mike Granthum says an uptick in burglaries around the Co. Rd. 80 area — sparked the investigation that lead to the arrest of 33 year old Matthew York. He says the evidence uncovered…

Two people killed, one person hurt in July 4th shooting in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom — A Selma man is behind bars tonight charged in a shooting that left two people dead and one person hurt. The shooting happened at around 2:30 early Saturday morning on the 1500 block of Mabry Street. Interim Selma Police Chief Michael Perry says officers found three people suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived…

Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Office investigators arrest two suspected thieves

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas Co. investigators arrest two people suspected of stealing thousands of dollars from their employers. Sheriff Mike Granthum says deputies arrested 43 year old Valerie Merchant of Selma following a months-long theft investigation at the Dollar General store in Orrville. “It’s alleged that over $30,000 has been stolen,” said Granthum. “It’s not hard to follow…

Beacon of Hope ABA Clinics under Investigation

Parents and employees associated with Beacon of Hope are now speaking out as children are left with no ABA resources and many employees are discovering monetary discrepancies with their 401K, insurance, and final pay-checks as early as January 30th of this year.

Selma shooting leaves one man dead and another one behind bars

From the Action 8 News West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma man is dead and another is behind bars after a deadly shooting Friday night in Selma. Police Chief Kenta Fulford tells Action 8 News that the incident happened at around 8:30 — on the 1200 block of 9th Avenue. He says 43 year old Mark Myles was killed. And 43…

Selma police detectives investigate the city’s first homicide of 2026

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma police are investigating the city’s first homicide of the new year. A murder investigation is under in Selma after a man is found shot to death over the weekend. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says investigators continue to gather information about the shooting — and the circumstances surrounding it. “Our detectives are working diligently on…

Dallas Co. deputies bust suspected bootlegger

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Deputies in Dallas County bust a suspected bootlegger — after executing a search warrant early Wednesday morning. Sheriff Mike Granthum says investigators were able to obtain the warrant after a two-day stake-out at a house located about 8 miles east of Selma. Investigators found moonshine, ingredients used to make moonshine and a large bag of…