Prisons Alabama sets June execution date for Jeffery Lee Convicted of two counts of capital murder, Lee was sentenced to death after a judge overrode a jury's sentencing recommendation Mary Claire WootenApril 16, 2026
Local news Cougar Oil, P&CMA award CDL scholarships to students in Selma, Dallas County The third year of the partnership brings total CDL scholarships in Selma to 14. StaffAugust 1, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell announces $9 million in water infrastructure investments The investment will improve the water system in West Dallas and Marengo Counties and benefit more than 7,400 residents. StaffDecember 12, 2024
State Dallas County, AG raid gambling operations in Selma The action on Monday continues Alabama's long and confusing fight over gambling. Josh MoonAugust 20, 2024
Courts Former Alabama deputy sheriff sentenced for 2020 sexual assault Joshua Davidson, 33, was sentenced to 12 and half years for sexually assaulting a woman in his custody. Patrick DarringtonAugust 28, 2023
Courts Former deputy sheriff pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman in custody According to the superseding information and plea documents, the incident occurred on Jan. 30, 2020. StaffMay 4, 2023
State Sewell hosts Dallas County Disaster Relief update, press conference "The road to recovery is a marathon and not a sprint," Sewell said Tuesday. StaffFebruary 15, 2023
State DHR offering SNAP Replacement benefits to seven counties following Jan. 12 tornadoes Eligible SNAP recipients can request replacement benefits in their local DHR offices. Jacob HolmesJanuary 23, 2023
State Britt: “Our hearts break” for communities devastated by storm damage “I know that Alabamians in every corner of our state join us in praying for the families of those we've lost," Britt said. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2023
Infrastructure Opinion | Dallas County water authorities prepare for more growth Residents of two Dallas County water authorities are seeing the benefits of improvements to their rural water systems, as leaders of those systems prepare... Torrey JonesAugust 12, 2020