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Fort Deposit town attorney files lawsuit against councilman-elect

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– The attorney for the town of Fort Deposit has filed a lawsuit against a candidate — who won a seat on the town council in the recent municipal election. Judge Cleveland Poole heard the first of two allegations brought in the complaint Monday afternoon at the Lowndes County Courthouse. The hearing focused on whether councilman-elect…

High Profile Feud Leads to Million Dollar Lawsuit in Selma

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Attorney and long-time former state senator Hank Sanders — files a million dollar defamation lawsuit against Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson. The lawsuit filed against Jackson — was not in his capacity as District Attorney. The suit stems from a $200 dollar political ad that Jackson bought in the Bridge Crossing Jubilee newspaper…

Former Selma City Treasurer Wins Lawsuit Against Former Selma Mayor

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– A long running dispute between two former Selma city officials comes to an end — after nearly four years litigation. Former City Treasurer Ronita Wade sued former mayor Darrio Melton in federal court — and won. Wade was removed from the job by Melton during his tenure — and reinstated by the city council —…