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Two teenagers arrested and charged, one more wanted

Two Selma teenagers have been arrested by the Selma Police Department for allegedly robbing parishioners outside of a Selma church Sunday morning, and another teenager ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Monday, April 9, 2018 8:50 pm

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Rib-off rocks Water Avenue

Barbecue ribs and chicken were aplenty Saturday afternoon on Water Avenue for the Blackbelt Benefit Group’s eighth annual Rockin’ Rib-off. Thirteen teams lined up on ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Saturday, April 7, 2018 6:58 pm

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Old bricks from Water Avenue serve new purpose for Old Depot Museum

Baker King and fellow members of Boy Scouts Troop 46 have given the old bricks that once lined Water Avenue a new purpose. Last Saturday, ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Friday, April 6, 2018 9:06 pm

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Rev. F.D. Reese remembered

The loss of the Frederick D. Reese, known by many as just F.D., will be felt across the nation. Reese, who was born Nov. 28, ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Thursday, April 5, 2018 10:27 pm

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Reese’s leadership helped change nation

Frederick Douglas Reese, a quiet but determined leader of the voting rights movement in Selma, passed away Thursday in Atlanta at the age of 88. ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Thursday, April 5, 2018 10:27 pm

Breaking News

Civil rights icon F.D. Reese passes away at 88

Civil rights icon Dr. Frederick D. Reese has died. Reese was 88 years old. His family confirmed his passing Thursday afternoon in Atlanta, Georgia. Reese ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Thursday, April 5, 2018 4:15 pm

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Murder awareness day

A group of people joined hands and prayed together Wednesday afternoon in front of Selma City Hall to bring attention to National Murder Awareness Day ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 9:12 pm

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High-speed chase suspect shot by police released from hospital

A 21-year-old man that was shot by Selma police Monday afternoon after a high-speed chase has been released from the hospital. Capt. Jason Roberts with ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10:44 pm

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F.D. Reese, Jawana Jackson share memories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 50 years ago today on April 4, 1968, while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10:35 pm

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Attacks on officers believed to be retaliation

Multiple attacks on Selma police officers over the weekend are believed to be in response to a drug trafficking arrest, according to Selma Police Chief ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Monday, April 2, 2018 9:57 pm

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UPDATED: Suspect shot by Selma police officer as high-speed chase comes to an end

An investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving a Selma police officer is underway after a high-speed chase ended with gunfire Monday afternoon. According to Sgt. ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Monday, April 2, 2018 5:22 pm

Columnists

STOVER: Power of Jesus Christ’s resurrection

By Larry Stover | Stover lives in Valley Grande and is pastor at Praise Park Ministries Church of the Nazarene The Apostle Paul wrote to ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Saturday, March 31, 2018 10:27 pm

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Congresswoman Sewell supports fight against crime

Congresswoman Terri Sewell pledged her support to help fight crime in Selma and Dallas County Thursday during a joint press conference with Dallas County District ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Saturday, March 31, 2018 10:25 pm

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Officers pinned down by gunfire at GWC

Multiple Selma police officers were pinned down by heavy gunfire Friday night at George Washington Carver Homes. According to Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier, patrol ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Saturday, March 31, 2018 10:16 pm

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Bush Hog puts dent in city’s capital needs

Bush Hog Inc. helped put a dent in the city’s list of capital equipment needs Thursday when the Selma born and bred company delivered four ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Friday, March 30, 2018 7:30 pm

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