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Selma restaurant accused of disability discrimination

According to a report filed with the Selma Police Department (SPD), Rosalind Richardson, who suffers from a hearing disability, entered Popeye’s on Highland Avenue on ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Friday, May 17, 2019 11:57 am

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Chestnut reviews Alabama Constitution’s Judicial Article

On Tuesday, Alabama Rep. Prince Chestnut, D-Selma, brought two bills before the Alabama House of Representatives aimed at reforming the Judicial Article of the Alabama ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Friday, May 17, 2019 11:53 am

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Firefighter shortage causes SFD to close Cedar Park station

During a Public Safety Committee meeting Wednesday, Selma Fire Department (SFD) Acting Chief Chris Graham announced that Station 5, in the Cedar Park area, would ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 7:03 pm

Opinion

Selma’s political treasure

Few things give me more joy than following the twists and turns that make up the ever-unfolding political news of the day – whether on ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 3:16 pm

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Chestnut offers 2 bills aimed at voter access

Alabama Rep. Prince Chestnut, D-Selma, has introduced two bills that would expand access to the ballot box by establishing automatic voter registration and removing prohibitions ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 3:13 pm

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Council approves SRO program for Selma schools

With little fanfare, the Selma City Council approved the School Resource Officer (SRO) program proposed by Selma Police Department (SPD) Chief Spencer Collier and Selma ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 6:52 pm

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Selma to receive $1M grant to combat violent crime

On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Richard Moore and local officials held a press conference to announce that the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Bureau of Justice ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 3:07 pm

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McPhillips moves to have Melton held in contempt

On Monday, Montgomery attorney Julian McPhillips filed an emergency motion to order Selma Mayor Darrio Melton to appear in court and explain why he should ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 3:05 pm

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Council poised to approve SRO program

During its work session Monday, the Selma City Council indicated that a plan to institute a School Resource Officer (SRO) program in Selma would likely ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Monday, May 13, 2019 8:33 pm

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More than 300 Black Belt students to take part in GEAR UP program

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is preparing to welcome more than 300 high school students from the Black Belt region for the Gaining ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Monday, May 13, 2019 4:47 pm

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Thousands of pounds donated to feed needy in Selma area

On Saturday, residents throughout the Black Belt and across the nation hung bags of donated canned goods from their mailboxes to be picked up by ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Monday, May 13, 2019 4:44 pm

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Sewell calls on lawmakers to support miners

On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-AL, joined a bipartisan contingent of lawmakers to call on colleagues to pass a permanent solution to the ongoing ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Thursday, May 9, 2019 11:18 am

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Williams honored for tech innovation in Selma schools

Selma City Schools Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams is being awarded the 2019 Marbury Technology Innovation Award for her innovative use of technology in the Selma ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Thursday, May 9, 2019 11:16 am

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Donations for local food bank to be collected by mail carriers

On Saturday, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will host its 27th annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, during which mail carriers in 10,000 ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Thursday, May 9, 2019 11:15 am

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Council votes to move ahead with fire chief interviews

The Selma City Council held a special called meeting Tuesday to map out plans for replacing Selma Fire Department (SFD) Chief Toney Stephens, who resigned ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:17 pm

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