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Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod issues statement on Concordia closing

The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod has released a statement on the closing of Concordia College Alabama, which was part of a 10-university system associated ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Friday, February 23, 2018 9:17 pm

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Major Madison Jr. sworn in as municipal judge

Major Madison Jr. was sworn in as municipal judge for the city of Selma Friday afternoon. Madison, who served as a prosecutor in the court, ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Friday, February 23, 2018 9:16 pm

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Bloom House collecting prom, Easter dresses for foster children

The Bloom House is collecting prom and Easter dresses for girls in foster care. Kristen Jones, founder of the Bloom House, said the girls will ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Thursday, February 22, 2018 11:00 pm

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Alabama A&M awards more than $2 million in scholarships in Selma, Dallas County

Alabama A&M University President Andrew Hugine Jr. made a stop in Selma Thursday to hand out scholarships to students at Selma, Southside, Dallas County and ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:59 pm

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Dallas Academy in need of major repairs

One of the many questions Selma City Council members had Tuesday for Mayor Darrio Melton during a budget hearing was about the city’s ceramics program ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 10:07 pm

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Concordia College Alabama to close at end of spring semester

Concordia College Alabama, a historically black Lutheran college, will close its doors and cease operations at the end of the spring semester. Dr. James Lyons, ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 8:19 pm

Arrests

Dallas County Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report for Period Ending Feb. 17-19:

Kendall Thomas, 23, 306 McDonald Ave., Selma, failure to appear traffic, $400 cash bond, in jail Jerry Mack, 53, P.O. Box 251, Orrville, DUI, $1,000, ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 10:54 pm

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Tanker truck collides with pickup truck

A two-vehicle accident involving a tanker truck slowed down traffic Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 80 West just before Southside High School. According to members ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Monday, February 19, 2018 9:15 pm

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Budget hearings scheduled to begin

Earlier this month, Selma Mayor Darrio Melton issued a proposed budget to the Selma City Council for $17.9 million. Now, the council is tasked with ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Monday, February 19, 2018 9:14 pm

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Council’s show of support for Jubilee leaves door open for return of Battle of Selma

A show of support from the Selma City Council last week may have opened the door for a return of the Battle of Selma, which ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Monday, February 19, 2018 9:11 pm

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Major Madison Jr. to replace Chestnut as municipal judge

Major Madison Jr. felt three things when the Selma City Council appointed him to serve as one of the city’s municipal judges last Tuesday night: ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Saturday, February 17, 2018 8:39 pm

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Congresswoman Sewell names winners of art competition

Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced the winners of the Congressional Art Competition for the 7th Congressional District at the Selma Interpretive Center Saturday afternoon. This year ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Saturday, February 17, 2018 8:37 pm

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Council member discusses removing mayor’s appointment power

Councilman Sam Randolph has proposed removing appointment power from the mayor for four different city positions and giving it to the council. The idea was ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Saturday, February 17, 2018 8:32 pm

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Drug Free Communities continues work

Drug Free Communities of Dallas County was recently honored at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) national leadership forum in Washington, D.C. during a ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Friday, February 16, 2018 10:08 pm

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VIDEO: Getaway car breaks down, shoplifting suspects captured

A Facebook video of a botched shoplifting attempt at the Dollar General store in Valley Grande earlier this month has become a local laughingstock. The ... Read more

by Blake Deshazo, Friday, February 16, 2018 3:53 pm

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