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Summer job drawing set for Wednesday

The applications are in for the city of Selma Youth Employment Program — now phase II begins. The lottery-drawing program will be held May 11 at ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, May 6, 2011 10:06 pm

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Police recover weapons, stolen coins

Thursday arrests also resulted in the recovery of 16 guns and stolen coins for the Selma Police Department. Selma Chief of Police William T. Riley said ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, May 5, 2011 10:19 pm

Columnists

Criminals are having a bad week

In a meeting with Selma Chief of Police William T. Riley the other day, he mentioned how a group of criminals thought they were above ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, May 5, 2011 10:14 pm

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Reservists could aid in projects

Efforts to revitalize Selma’s riverfront and downtown buildings could get a boost from Uncle Sam. Representatives of different military branches were in town Wednesday to meet ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 9:21 pm

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Ellis enters guilty plea

A 2010 drug arrest will mean 10 years in prison for Rickey Ellis. Ellis plead guilty to unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and was given ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 9:17 pm

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Bond issued in drug cases

Glennn Edward Williams received a $2 million bond and Febie Motley received $250,000 following their arrest in Tuesday’s Church Street drug raid. Both were in Circuit ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 9:15 pm

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Suspect admits to role in murder

Monday morning, prior to his trial, Thaddeus Aaron, chose to plead guilty to the murder of Helen Roper and assault second degree and received two ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 9:44 pm

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Drugs, guns seized during raid

Following a lengthy investigation, the Selma Police Department and partnering law enforcement agencies confiscated numerous weapons, money and drugs early Tuesday morning. Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 9:43 pm

Dallas County

Dallas County takes aim at title

Though the opponent is still unknown, one thing is certain for the Dallas County High School softball team. The journey to a state title begins ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, May 2, 2011 9:12 pm

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Selma battle pulls big numbers

Though conditions leading up to the battle were not ideal, the end result was another success. Numerous re-enactors from north Alabama and other areas of the ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, May 2, 2011 8:52 pm

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Death of bin Laden greeted with caution

Reaction to the news of Osama bin Laden’s death by veterans and first responders was one of joy and caution. Though they are happy to see ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, May 2, 2011 8:48 pm

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Survivors give eye-witness reports

Two Selma residents who were in Tuscaloosa during Wednesday’s storms are fortunate to be alive after braving one of the greatest natural disasters in recent ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, April 30, 2011 9:57 pm

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Re-enactors discuss process

Hundreds of people flock to Dallas County each year to witness the annual Battle of Selma re-enactment. But few actually know all the work that ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, April 30, 2011 9:55 pm

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Clinic plans to expand services

In the 18 months it has been in Selma, the Department of Veterans Affairs Selma Outpatient Clinic has had a tremendous impact. Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, April 30, 2011 9:47 pm

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Old friends gather for battle

The Battle of Selma re-enactment is more than just a celebration of the area’s deep Civil War history. It’s a gathering of friends. Many people who ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, April 29, 2011 11:35 pm

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