From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Selma hosted a Civic Recognition Ceremony today — honoring the legacy — leadership — and service — of out-going Mayor James Perkins, Jr. Scores of supporters and well-wishers — along with family and friends — turned out to the event. Perkins has served three terms as mayor of the historic city. He…
Craig Waller publicly announces his run for Greenville’s next mayor at a free crawfish boil in Greenville.
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.
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…
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…
The city council meeting gets underway at 5 p.m.
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 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…
The City of Troy is mourning the loss of one their own as Jimmy Lunsford, mayor for 27 years, passed away on Tuesday.
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…
