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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…

Selma Police continue to search for missing woman

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Police need your help to find a missing woman. Sgt. Beauty Benjamin says 62 year old Joyce Ross hasn’t been seen in several months. Ross is 5-foot 3-inches tall — and weighs about 170 pounds. If you have seen Ross — call the Selma Police Department at 334-874-6611. Categories: News, West Alabama Tags: Missing…

Missing elderly Dallas Co. man survives overnight stay in swamp

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A missing elderly Dallas Co. man — is rescued safe and sound — after spending the night — in a swamp. U. S. Marine veteran 92 year old Elton Ralston and his dog walk around the family farm all the time. But when they didn’t return home by late Friday evening — the family started…

Five finalists named in Selma City Schools superintendent search

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma City School Board is a step closer to finding a new permanent superintendent to lead the school district. The top five finalists from a nationwide superintendent search — were presented to school board — Tuesday night. They include — Dr. Elgin Dixon of Dublin, GA — Dr. Titus Hines of Hattiesburg, MS —…

Selma Police need help from the public to find a missing man

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma police need your help to find a missing Selma man. Detective Beauty Benjamin says police are searching for 57 year old Alford Smiley. She says Smiley has been missing now — for over a week. He was last seen wearing a blue jersey over a white shirt — blue basketball shorts — and white…

More money for superintendent? Business community to back MPS superintendent search

Montgomery Public Schools is searching for a new superintendent, and some in the business community say they are willing to pay up to get the right person. The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has asked to have input in the superintendent appointment process as they say it is the most important economic decision the city is facing right now.

Authorities in Linden Search for Missing Man

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Search crews are looking for a missing man in Linden. Chief Robert Alston says 56 year old William Gregory Mitchell was last seen about five days ago. Mitchell is 5 feet 7 inches tall — and weighs about 130 lbs. Canine units were brought in to help with the search. Search crews are combed various…

MISSING 14-Year-old Girl Found Safe

Montgomery police say that 14-year-old Missing Persn Jakayla Stafford has been found safe and is back with her family. Safford was safe found near Jackson Hospital on Wednesday, July 15. **ORIGINAL STORY** The Montgomery Police Department is searching for 14-year-old Missing Person Jakayla Safford. On Saturday, July 11, around 3:00 a.m., Safford left the area of the 3000 block of…

Selma Police Chief Searched Narrowed Down to Three Finalists

The three finalists for Selma Police Chief have been announced. The finalists are former Butler Co. Sheriff Kenneth Hardin — Selma PD Lt. Kenta Fulford — and Dr. Stephanie Stewart with the Department of Pardons and Parole. The search started in June when then police chief, Spencer Collier, announced he would be retiring. Former Selma Police Chief, Robert Green, has…

Search for Police Chief Moves Forward in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The search to find a permanent new police chief to lead the Selma Police Department — continues to move forward. City council President Corey Bowie said the search committee is looking to cut the list of candidates in half during the upcoming interview process. “Yeah, we’re making progress to appoint the next leader of the…