Craig Waller announces bid to be next Greenville mayor
Craig Waller publicly announces his run for Greenville’s next mayor at a free crawfish boil in Greenville.
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Kenneth Crum Officially Makes Bid for Greenville Mayoral Election
Crum says his top priorities are the youth of Greenville and ensuring that the voices of each citizen is heard in order to bring about necessary changes.
Selma mayor and city council work to resolve budget controversy
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma city officials appear to be trying to resolve a controversy concerning the recently passed city budget. Mayor James Perkins, Jr. issued a statement claiming the budget was unbalanced and the council had failed to do it’s job. Council President Pro Tem Clay Carmichael — told Action 8 News — that the mayor’s statement was…
New book tells story of former Selma mayor George Evans
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma-Dallas County Public Library hosted a book-signing for a new book about the life and leadership of former Selma Mayor George Evans. The book is entitled — Selma’s Mayor, Lessons Learned from the Queen City’s Native Son. Minneapolis author Jenney Egertson wrote the book. The memoir shares the wisdom that guided Evans on his…
Several key issues to go before Montgomery City Council Tuesday
The city council meeting gets underway at 5 p.m.
Selma mayor and city council budget battle goes to circuit court
The battle over the city budget in Selma — continues to rage on. Mayor James Perkins, Jr. filed suit against the city council over a version of the budget that passed earlier in the year. The lawsuit was in response to a budget the council passed back in March — that defunded several departments. The council then voted to delay…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Joins Alabama News Rising
Mayor Reed Joins David Lamb to Discuss New Police Chief, Impact of Inland Port and Economic Development in West Montgomery
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss a host of issues. Included in the discussion was how the mayor decided on his choice for police chief, how the Inland Port will impact the city and how soon, how he intends to spur development in West Montgomery and what message the development of the Shady…
Former Troy Mayor Jimmy Lunsford Dies, Those Who Worked Alongside Him React
The City of Troy is mourning the loss of one their own as Jimmy Lunsford, mayor for 27 years, passed away on Tuesday.
City of Lanett Mayor Arrested, Charged with Using His Office for Personal Gain
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Jonathon Kyle McCoy, the mayor of Lanett. He was arrested on three felony charges. The charges were using his official position or office for personal gain. McCoy, 56, surrendered at the Chambers County Jail Tuesday morning, with a bond set at $30,000. Attorney General Marshall’s Special Prosecutions Division presented evidence to a…
Auburn University Student Elected Mayor of Tallapoosa County Town
The new mayor of a small Alabama town faces a couple of unusual challenges: Namely, going to class and doing his homework. Auburn University student Messiah Williams-Cole defeated an incumbent to be elected mayor of Camp Hill. Besides operating the town of about 950 people, he’s getting ready to graduate in May with a degree in interdisciplinary studies. The 21-year-old…
