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Council votes 7-2 Tuesday to kill gas tax proposal

The Selma City Council voted down both gas tax ordinances proposed by Mayor Darrio Melton, one for a 3-cent increase and another for a 5-cent ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 8:56 pm

News

Youngblood’s Journey to make first trip Friday morning

An initiative spearheaded by Selma City Councilwoman Susan Youngblood will come to life for the first time Friday morning as tourists take part in a ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 8:01 pm

News

Alabama delegation divided on vote to revoke Trump’s national emergency declaration

A resolution co-sponsored by Rep. Terri Sewell, D-AL, cleared the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday with the support of more than 200 legislators. The resolution, ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 8:00 pm

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Disagreements continue over proposed tax hike

The Selma City Council held a work session Monday where disagreements over the proposed gas tax increase were once again on full display. Tom Headley, ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Monday, February 25, 2019 7:54 pm

News - Main story

Organizers cast spotlight on Sunday unity breakfast

During a press conference Monday, organizers for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee focused on the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast, which will feature comments ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Monday, February 25, 2019 1:53 pm

News - Main story

Nunn named to Secretary of State’s advisory council

On Thursday, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill released the names of judges in 10 counties that have been named to his Probate Judges’ Advisory ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Friday, February 22, 2019 5:19 pm

News

Shelby celebrates grant for West Alabama workforce

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-AL, released a statement celebrating the announcement that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) would award the West Alabama Chamber ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Friday, February 22, 2019 5:18 pm

News

No tax on emergency prep items this weekend

This weekend, shoppers will have the opportunity to stock up on emergency preparedness items without having to pay the state’s sales tax. The tax-free weekend ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Friday, February 22, 2019 5:18 pm

News - Main story

Contention over gas tax swells at public hearing

On Thursday, the city’s Public Works Committee held a public meeting to give residents an opportunity to express their opinions on the 5-cent increase to ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Friday, February 22, 2019 5:17 pm

News - Main story

Sanders, Booker to speak at Jubilee, awards announced

Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, who are vying to be the Democratic candidate to run against President Donald Trump next year, ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Friday, February 22, 2019 5:14 pm

News

Council responds to McPhillips’ complaint

In November of 2018, Montgomery attorney Julian McPhillips filed a complaint in Dallas County circuit court on behalf of Ronita Wade, the embattled city treasurer, ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Thursday, February 21, 2019 2:56 pm

News - Main story

Gore calls for ‘ecological justice’ in Lowndes County

Jackson Steele Community Center was full Thursday morning in preparation of an appearance from former Vice President Al Gore, whose “Moral Call for Ecological Justice” ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Thursday, February 21, 2019 2:55 pm

News - Main story

Benjamin talks crime, education with Ward 4

During Selma City Councilwoman Angela Benjamin’s quarterly Ward 4 meeting Wednesday, most of the conversation revolved around concerns related to education and crime. Selma Board ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 7:24 pm

News

Ivey announces plan to re-purpose old mining land in Birmingham

On Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced a project that will establish the Grand River Technology Park and relocate the Southern Museum of Flight in ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1:42 pm

Opinion

Racism in the pages of the Alabama press

Collective heads exploded this week as news outlets from one end of the country to the other began reporting on an editorial published in an ... Read more

by Adam Powell, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1:40 pm

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