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PHOTO GALLERY: Aurora seen over Dallas County
Residents from all around Selma and Dallas County got a chance to see the Northern Lights for the first time in their lives without having to leave their homes. A stronger than expected solar storm allowed the Aurora Borealis to be seen as far South as nearly the Alabama Gulf Coast. People looked to the […] The post PHOTO GALLERY: Aurora seen over Dallas County appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
76-year-old dies in crash
A 76-year-old man died Thursday following a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Alabama 183. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the victim was identified as Thomas R. Long, 76, of Uniontown. The crash occurred at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, May 9, on Alabama 183 at the 11 mile marker, which is 11 miles north […] The post 76-year-old dies in crash appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Newbern, Alabama’s first Black mayor denied special election in lawsuit over whites locking him out
A man who claims to be a tiny Alabama town’s first Black and rightful mayor, only for the town’s white leaders to conduct a special election to usurp his power, was denied his request for a November special election on Friday. Patrick Braxton, a resident of Newbern, a...
Dallas County man dies following shooting in Selmont
A Dallas County man died from injuries he received in a wild shootout at the Pine Glenn Subdivision of Selmont on May 4. According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, Chico Madison, 20, was killed during a drive-by shooting. After the shooting, suspects left a car and ran between the houses. By the time DSCO […] The post Dallas County man dies following shooting in Selmont appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Woman wanted in deadly Selma shooting
SELMA, Ala. (WSFA) - The Selma Police Department is on the lookout for a homicide suspect. Police have an arrest warrant for 29-year-old Taylor Thomas. She is wanted on charges of murder and first-degree assault. The double shooting happened on May 3. Police say they were called to the 100...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Dallas County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 a.m. Friday, May 10. The watch includes Dallas, Perry, Lowndes, Autauga, Chilton, Greene and Marengo counties. The main threats are for winds up to 70 mph and large hail. A tornado is also possible. The post Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Dallas County appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Update: Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds expected with thunderstorms to hit Dallas County Friday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 12:16 a.m. on Friday valid until 12:30 a.m. for Dallas County. Expect quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 12:16 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Orrville, or 13 miles southwest of...
Dallas County man charged with capital murder in Montgomery case
A Dallas County man has been charged with capital murder in connection with a Montgomery homicide case, police said. Keehsar Henderson, 18, of Minter, is charged in connection with the April 7 shooting death of Christopher Manuel, 52, of Montgomery, said Maj. Saba Coleman, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Dept. Henderson was taken into custody...
Which Alabama county has the most Dollar Generals? It depends.
It seems impossible to drive through just about any part of Alabama without passing a Dollar General — or a few. Alabama is home to 922 Dollar General stores, according to DataDated, which collects data on popular brands. Alabama ranked No. 8 among states with the most Dollar General...
Ivey signs bill to create School of Healthcare Sciences
Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey joined legislative, healthcare and education leaders from across Alabama for a ceremonial signing of H.B. 163, the legislation that creates the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. The new residential high school will be built in Demopolis and will open in the fall of 2026. “Establishing this specialty school here in Demopolis […] The post Ivey signs bill to create School of Healthcare Sciences appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Uniontown Man Killed in Thursday Morning Crash in West Alabama
A 76-year-old man from West Alabama was killed Thursday in a two-vehicle collision in Perry County, State Troopers report. Corporal Reginal King, a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, said Thomas R. Long, from Uniontown, was driving a 2014 Subaru Outback on Alabama Highway 183 Thursday morning. Long's SUV...
Selma domestic shooting suspect arrested
SELMA, Ala. (WSFA) - The search has ended for a man wanted in a Selma shooting investigation after he was taken into custody by police. Police say Charvell Burse, 44, shot a woman during a domestic incident Wednesday. Investigators obtained an arrest warrant charging him with first-degree domestic violence. Burse...
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