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The endorsement I never intended to make

For some reason, my integrity as a journalist has been called into question lately – not by name most often, but in comments which allege ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Sunday, September 27, 2020 7:48 am

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USACE flood risk study ‘ongoing’ in Selma

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District is currently conducting a Flood Risk Management (FRM) Feasibility Study in Selma, which is expected to ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Sunday, September 27, 2020 7:44 am

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Unemployment down in city, county

Fewer people are out of work in Selma and Dallas County, according to the most recent monthly figures distributed by the Alabama Department of Labor ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Monday, September 21, 2020 3:33 pm

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Ward 2 candidate Nichols unveils 25-point plan

Just ahead of the Oct. 6 runoff, Ward 2 Selma City Council candidate Landon Nichols released a “comprehensive” 25-point plan outlining his priorities if elected. ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Monday, September 21, 2020 3:32 pm

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House passes two bills aimed at equity in education

The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed two bills aimed at ensuring equity in education – the Strength in Diversity Act, approved Tuesday by ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Thursday, September 17, 2020 11:28 am

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Jones responds to watchdog’s tariff recommendations

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued recommendations to the U.S. Department of Commerce on how to improve its tariff exclusion process and the need ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Thursday, September 17, 2020 11:27 am

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Crews working at ‘warp speed’ as recovery begins

Following a day marked by torrential rain, flooding and widespread devastation, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held a press conference to update Alabamians on recovery efforts ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Thursday, September 17, 2020 11:25 am

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Jones calls for unity on anniversary of church bombing

On Tuesday, which marked 57 since members of Ku Klux Klan detonated a bomb that killed four young girls at 16th Street Baptist Church in ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:49 pm

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College Dems weigh in on local races

The Alabama College Democrats (ACD), the official collegiate arm of the Alabama Democratic Party (ADP), recently issues a slate of endorsements for a number of ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:47 pm

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Despite ongoing pandemic, city sees uptick in some tax revenue

According to August financial statements, some tax revenues were on the incline last month, despite the ongoing pandemic that has hit accounts across the state ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:19 pm

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State, county prepare for possibly ‘historic’ storm

As Hurricane Sally began approaching the state Tuesday morning, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held a press conference alongside Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) Director Brian ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:42 pm

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Verbal altercation leads to SPD presence at city hall

The quiet hum of day-to-day activities in city hall, which found employees working at a variety of tasks as citizens trickled in to cast early ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Monday, September 14, 2020 3:58 pm

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SABRA among two groups to split over $29K in funding

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced late last week that nearly $29,500 had been awarded to support two nonprofit agencies providing aid for domestic violence victims ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Monday, September 14, 2020 3:57 pm

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Labor force participation in Alabama’s Black Belt lags state, nation

The University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center (EPC) turned an eye toward labor force participation Monday in its fourth installment of briefs detailing research examining ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Monday, September 14, 2020 3:56 pm

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Only 1 candidate confirmed for next week’s CCF forum

According to Selma City Councilwoman Angela Benjamin, who’s working alongside Coalition of Concerned Families (CCF) President Jasmine Pritchett to host next weekend’s candidates forum, only ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Friday, September 11, 2020 4:00 pm

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