West Alabama - WAKA 8 (2024)

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Ongoing water problems in the city of Marion have some residents there demanding answers from their city leaders. Residents are getting fed up with how long it's taking for the city's water and sewer issues…

A bill to rename the post office in Marion in memory of civil rights leader Albert Turner, Sr. has passed the U.S. House.

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County School Board has reinstated superintendent Anthony Sampson -- after placing him on paid leave for about a month. Sampson was suspended for personnel reasons. The board…

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Levitt AMP Selma music series -- kicks off in about a week and organizers are making final preparations for the event. City crews are working to finish up…

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Forty homes in Selma are getting brand new roofs put on them -- to make them safer -- and more wind resistant -- during severe weather. All of the…

From the West Newsroom-- A new interim fire chief is appointed to head up the Selma Fire Department. The Selma City Council voted 5 to 4 to replace the interim fire chief chosen by…

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new state-of-the-art dialysis center is now up and running in Selma. Vaughan Kidney Care features an experienced staff -- and the latest technology in renal care. The dialysis…

The city of Selma has added new police officers and patrol vehicles to the police force. Mayor James Perkins, Jr. made the announcement Tuesday afternoon during a press conference at Bloch Park. Perkins says…

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The cost of freedom was remembered during the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday in Selma. Memorial Day is a day of gratitude. It's observed in remembrance of the soldiers…

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- May is Lupus Awareness Month -- and a rally was held at Selma City Hall to try and raise awareness about the disease -- and funds to fight against…

A Dallas County man has been killed in a wreck involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer truck.

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Pine Hill man crashes his truck through the front of a local food bank -- causing thousands of dollars in damage. Pine Hill Mission -- helps provide food…

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit organization that helps battered woman escape abusive relationships -- needs help from the community to continue its work. SABRA Sanctuary is an emergency temporary shelter --…

Asher HaVon of Selma has realized the musical dream of a lifetime after winning season 25 of the national TV singing competition, "The Voice."

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of a plane crash that happened over the weekend in Selma. The plane made an emergency landing Saturday night in a…

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will spend $7.8 million to clean up polluted "brownfield" sites in our area.

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A seventeen year old juvenile is charged with murder -- following a shooting in Wilcox County. Authorities say 21 year old Jashawn Dickerson was found shot to death Thursday…

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Dallas County -- following a shooting early Monday morning in Valley Grande. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the shooting happened after midnight at a…

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County Sheriff is warning people in the county to beware of phone scammers who are targeting the area. Sheriff Billy Jones says the scammers are calling people…

The auction will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and run through 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 26.

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman wanted for murder and assault -- is now in police custody -- waiting to go before a judge. Interim Chief Natasha Fowlkes says 29-year-old Taylor Thomas…

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Kay Ivey signs legislation creating the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis. With the stroke of a pen, Governor Kay Ivey took an idea years in the…

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's third homicide of the year following a weekend shooting. Interim Chief Natasha Fowlkes -- says 57 year old Kevin Wade Shark -- was…

The fatal crash happened around 10:25 a.m. on Thursday on Alabama 183 near the 11 mile marker, approximately 11 miles north of Uniontown.

Officials say on May 3, officers were called to the 100 block of Alabama Avenue after receiving a call about two gunshot victims.