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Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee names new Principal Coordinator
A California native is the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee’s new Principal Coordinator. Drew Glover replaces Faya Rose Toure, who co-founded the Jubilee with her husband ...
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Owens taking gospel to the streets of America’s cities
William Owens, a poet and author who last visited the Queen City in January during his march from ...
Sewell’s use of campaign funds for club dues legal
CQ Roll Call, a Washington-based news organization covering Capitol Hill, released an article Wednesday detailing the use of ...
Selma Mayor, businessmen praise Selma volunteer
LeMarkus A. Snow’s volunteer work across Selma has caught the attention of Queen City residents. Selma Mayor Darrio ...
TKO hands out supplies to those in need
People stood sweating in a long line stretching from a nondescript store front on Broad Street to the ...
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Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirms murder case of Selma man
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the case of a Selma man sentenced to life in prison for capital murder. Dallas County District Attorney ...
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New book inspired by Selma visit
Connor Towne O’Neill, a producer for National Public Radio (NPR) that recently worked on the “White Lies” podcast about the murder of Unitarian Rev. James ...
by Adam Powell, Friday, July 10, 2020 4:01 pm
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Basketball set the foundation for Winchester’s future
Harriet Winchester is a lifelong gym rat. Winchester’s love for the game of basketball began in the rural area of Safford, competing often against her ...
by James Jones, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:15 am
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Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. awards 11 scholarships to Selma and Dallas County seniors
The Delta Pi Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity held their 10th annual John D. Taylor Scholarship ceremony Thursday at First Baptist Church. ...
by James Jones, Thursday, July 9, 2020 2:31 pm
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Local jobless claims continue weekly descent
The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) on Thursday released weekly unemployment figures that showed more than 19,000 unemployment claims were filed last week, an increase ...
by Adam Powell, Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:41 pm
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Miller Lumber cited following death or worker
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Thursday that Selma manufacturer Miller Lumber Company had been cited for “failing to ...
by Adam Powell, Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:40 pm
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Young launches bid for council president seat
Attorney Warren “Billy” Young – Chairman of the Deacon Board at Historic First Baptist Church, a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha (APA) Southern Region ...
by Adam Powell, Thursday, July 9, 2020 10:21 am
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Strong announces Ward 3 bid for Selma City Council
Brown Chapel AME Pastor Leodis Strong has once again thrown his name in the race to take the Ward 3 Seat on the Selma City ...
by Brannon Cahela, Thursday, July 9, 2020 10:01 am
Lifestyles
Orrville native featured in book by Minneapolis author
An Orrville native is featured prominently in a book written by a Minneapolis author. Dr. Hallie Hendrieth-Smith was interviewed in “Before I Leave: Wisdom from ...
by James Jones, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:13 am
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Jones: State ‘still in very dangerous territory’
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-AL, on Tuesday hosted a virtual press conference alongside National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3:24 pm
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Candidates descend on reopened city hall for qualifying
The doors to Selma City Hall were flung open Tuesday morning, following a months-long closure due to the still-raging COVID-19 pandemic, and candidates for a ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3:14 pm
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BBCF go virtual for 2020 Black Belt Arts Symposium
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) will conduct their annual arts symposium virtually this year. The theme for the ...
by Brannon Cahela, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 2:44 pm
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Teenager charged with murder in Wilcox County
A Wilcox County man died from gunshot wounds in a Selma Hospital over the Fourth of July weekend. Markeesa Pettway was pronounced dead at Vaughan ...
by James Jones, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 8:29 am
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Kynadra Lewis uses basketball to get her point across
Kynadra Lewis’ journey to basketball stardom is a testament to her strong work ethic and determination. The point guard successfully translated those skills from Selma ...
by James Jones, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 7:45 am
Education
SCS to address parent reopening questions via virtual meeting Thursday
After schools across Alabama were closed halfway through the spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents, teachers, administrators and students began to wonder when ...
by Brannon Cahela, Monday, July 6, 2020 1:38 pm
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Selma High Athletic Department host Seafood Boil
The Selma High School Athletic Department will have its second Seafood Boil fundraiser on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Seafood Express is partnering ...
by James Jones, Monday, July 6, 2020 8:33 am
Lifestyles
Selma resident opens hair boutique
Lyn Charmel always envisioned owning a hair boutique in her hometown. Charmel’s dream came true on the Fourth of July holiday with the grand opening ...
by James Jones, Saturday, July 4, 2020 7:28 am
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Longtime prosecutor honored by Dallas County District Attorney’s office
The Dallas County District Attorney honored long-time prosecutor Edgar W. Greene Jr. on the Fourth of July holiday. Greene was presented a plaque by Dallas ...
by James Jones, Saturday, July 4, 2020 6:47 am
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Selma High, Morgan Academy split top girls awards
Morgan Academy and Selma High School split The Selma Times-Journal girls’ individual honors. The Lady Senators captured two of the individual player of the year ...
by James Jones, Friday, July 3, 2020 8:23 am
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City of Orrville to host fifth annual Fireworks show Saturday
The City of Orrville will have its fifth annual Fourth of July Fireworks celebration on Saturday night. The event will start at 7 p.m. at ...
by James Jones, Thursday, July 2, 2020 7:29 pm
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Selma’s newest mural located at Pocket Park
ArtsRevive’s Pocket Park has recently been enhanced by a new Mural from artist Michael Vaughan Sims. The brightly colored mural, an homage to Selma’s status ...
by Brannon Cahela, Thursday, July 2, 2020 3:32 pm
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Shelton reacts to state superintendent’s reopening plan
Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey said on Friday, June 26 that all Alabama schools will reopen for traditional classes this fall after being ...
by Brannon Cahela, Thursday, July 2, 2020 3:29 pm
Sports
R.B. Hudson High School award 2 scholarships
Two Selma High School graduates have earned scholarships from the Historic Class of 1965 R.B. Hudson High School. Student-athletes Bryant Gordon and Michael Harris each ...
by James Jones, Thursday, July 2, 2020 7:51 am
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Dr. Williams responds to state superintendent’s reopening plan
Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey said Friday, June 26 that all Alabama schools will reopen for traditional classes for the fall semester, after ...
by Brannon Cahela, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 3:12 pm
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Pastor and community leader running for Selma City Council President
The pastor at Summer Grove Missionary Baptist Church is running for Selma City Council President. Wil Jackson announced his candidacy for Selma City Council President, ...
by James Jones, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:25 am
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Selma businesswoman running for Selma City Council President
Lydia Chatmon is running for Selma City Council President. Chatmon announced this week her plans to run for the top position in Selma City Council. ...