Dallas Co. Commission approves county jail construction
The Dallas Co. Commission votes to approve a bid for the final phase of construction to repair the county jail.
Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn
New Tax Assessor and Tax Collector Take Office & Make History in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Two new Dallas County officials took office Friday — nearly a year after they were elected by the people. Dallas County has a new tax assessor — along with a new tax collector. Each is the first black woman — to serve in her respective office. “They were elected last year and the law states…
Dallas Co. Commission Eyes Regions Bank Property
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Regions Bank is building a new location in Selma — and the Dallas County Commission is looking to buy the old one. Construction crews are hard at work at the corner of Highland Avenue and Citizens Parkway in Selma. They’re building a new state of the art branch of Regions Bank at the location. Arthur…
Dallas Co. Election Results Lead to Several Historic Firsts
From the West Alabama newsroom– Dallas County is the site of the state’s first capital — as well as the site of historic civil rights events — that changed the world. And the county continues to make history today. People in Dallas County are surrounded by — and used to being a part of history. And even now they continue…
Low Voter Turnout in Dallas Co. for Runoff Election
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County voters are at the polls choosing a new tax collector — and two new county commissioners. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says voter turnout in Dallas County — has been low. He says voter turnout for a runoff — is usually lower than it is for a primary. Nunn says health concerns over COVID-19…
Dallas Co. Poll Workers Attend Election School
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County officials held an election school for poll workers — to get ready for the runoff elections Tuesday. Poll workers were trained how to use the election equipment — and how to handle different situations that could arise at the polls because of COVID-19. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says the county is providing N-95…
Positive COVID-19 Tests Cause Partial Shutdown at Dallas Co. Courthouse
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Two departments at the Dallas County Courthouse have been shutdown after two employees test positive for COVID-19. The courthouse just reopened to the public about two weeks ago — after a two month shut down due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says one of the employees who tested positive worked in the…
Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Courthouse Closure in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama newsroom– The Coronavirus crisis continues to change the way people everywhere — live and work. Dallas County is under a state of emergency due to the pandemic — and the city of Selma is under a curfew. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn said public access to the Dallas County Courthouse — has been restricted indefinitely. “However, there…
Emergency Measures Announced in Dallas Co. in Response to Coronavirus
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Commission has put emergency measures in place to reduce the risk of contracting — or spreading the novel coronavirus. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says the commission is set to declare a state of emergency in the county — due to the coronavirus pandemic. The county also plans to allocate $200,000 dollars for…
