It’s a good thing rumors aren’t always true. If that was the case then Wal-Mart and many other businesses would have closed their doors. The same is true for one of Selma’s newest industries.

Rumors were swirling that the American Gum Company had closed or was closing. The company pledged that nothing could be farther from the truth.

According to Mike Savage, president of American Gum Company, &uot;We promised Selma 350 jobs, and we are going to keep that promise.&uot;

The company said they will have 50 employees on board by the end of October and seek to produce 350 jobs by 2006.

What does that mean to Selma?

It means 50 families will have the fortune of someone working before Thanksgiving.

It means an economic impact and a morale boost to those seeking employment.

It means that someone can bring an idea and find what they need to make that idea a reality in Selma.

People should be mindful of what information they share.

Especially the kind which has no authenticity.

If people have to spread rumors then they should spread optimistic rumors.

How about telling someone: Hey, did you hear how great Selma is doing with its industries?

Hey, did you know that Bush Hog is hiring?

Hey, did you know that Riverfront Revitalization isn’t just a dream, but now it’s a project?