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Stadium hosts festive celebration

Afternoon showers couldn’t dampen the patriotic spirit of the people of Selma Monday night. Well over 1,000 people crowded Memorial Stadium to tour the renovated facility, ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, July 4, 2011 10:22 pm

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Running on faith

After a family tragedy more than 30 years ago, Michael Wheeler, much like Forrest Gump, started running. In 1976 in his hometown of Kansas City, Mo., ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, July 4, 2011 10:21 pm

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Valley Grande event draws big numbers

VALLEY GRANDE — In its fifth year, the Valley Grande Independence Day celebration drew its largest crowd yet, according to Mayor Tom Lee. Spotty showers throughout ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Sunday, July 3, 2011 6:12 pm

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Funds sought for roads

The Dallas County Commission is hoping to secure funds for safer roads within the county. During the recent Dallas County Commission meeting, county engineer Coosa ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, July 2, 2011 8:15 pm

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Chain to protect landscaping project

As improvements to Memorial Stadium move to the grounds, Selma Mayor George Evans said he hopes to take measures to protect the city’s investment Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, June 30, 2011 9:07 pm

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Water project set to expand

A team effort of the Dallas County Commission to bring water service to rural areas continues to make progress, District 4 Commissioner Larry Nickles said ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, June 30, 2011 9:03 pm

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Sports are a fun way to stay busy

When summer arrives and the school doors close, many young people in Dallas County are left with nothing to do. As June approached this year, there ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, June 30, 2011 9:02 pm

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Mabry repairs to begin

If the weather cooperates, the Mabry Street project could finally be resolved within the next month. At Tuesday’s Selma City Council meeting, Mayor George Evans ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, June 29, 2011 9:20 pm

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Traffic cameras could be added

A traffic camera that is at the corner of J.L. Chestnut and Franklin Street could be joined by several more in the future. At Tuesday’s Selma ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:15 pm

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Hundreds gather to remember Windham

Hundreds crowded the sanctuary of Church Street United Methodist Church Sunday to share laughs, music and some of their favorite memories of Kathryn Tucker Windham. The ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Sunday, June 26, 2011 4:39 pm

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Program still providing relief

Though it has been two months since tornadoes struck Tuscaloosa, one Selma group has not let up on its relief efforts. When the tornadoes hit April ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, June 24, 2011 9:46 pm

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Y facade could be saved

The building on Broad Street next to Swift Drugs, which is known as the first YMCA in Selma, has become one of the last places ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, June 23, 2011 8:02 pm

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Leave fireworks to the experts

The Fourth of July holiday often triggers people to stock up on enough fireworks to launch a small Space Shuttle. While backyard fireworks displays are fun, ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, June 23, 2011 7:56 pm

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Bond delayed for Pearson

Bond for Devin Pearson will be announced at a later date, District Judge Bob Armstrong announced Tuesday during hearings. Pearson, who fired shots at the West ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 11:23 pm

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Employee opens fire

A disgruntled employee created a dangerous situation Sunday morning when shots were fired at the Winn Dixie store on West Dallas Avenue. According to Lt. Johnny ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, June 20, 2011 10:06 pm

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