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Cheeseboro sentenced to life

Judge Tommy Jones sentenced Wendell Cheeseboro to life in prison Thursday in Wilcox County Circuit Court for his role in the murder of Moticello Myles. District ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, April 29, 2011 11:30 pm

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Battle draws blue, grey and green

In the original Battle of Selma it was Union soldiers who prevailed. However, during re-enactments, it is often Selma merchants who are the true winners. Already, ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:07 pm

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EMA confirms fourth tornado

Following a survey by the National Weather Service, a fourth tornado has been tied to severe storms that raced through Dallas County on Friday, April ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, April 25, 2011 11:25 pm

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Battle has growing expectations

The 2011 Battle of Selma re-enactment could shape up to be one of the biggest since the April 1865 Society became the sponsor. Already, April 1865 ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, April 25, 2011 11:23 pm

Morgan Academy

Senators begin spring drills

The Morgan Academy football team hit the field Monday for its first spring practice with an even balance of holes and experience. Head coach Brian King ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, April 25, 2011 11:18 pm

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EMA sets tornado training

Following last weekend’s storms that rocked Dallas County and the state of Alabama, having an effective plan in place has become increasingly important. In an effort ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, April 22, 2011 10:45 pm

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Monday marks deadline for jobs

The final day the city of Selma will accept applications for the Summer Youth Employment program is drawing near. Monday, April 25 will mark the final ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, April 22, 2011 10:44 pm

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Charity League welcomes new class

The Selma Charity League welcomed its new class Tuesday at its annual Spring Fling. The Spring Fling, which was held at the home of Sis Yarbrough, ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:37 pm

Selma Saints

Selma softball celebrates seniors

On a day when the Selma High School softball team welcomed their arch-rivals to campus it was Mother Nature who had the final say. The ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:58 pm

Columnists

Students need to know all their options

Today, a 17-year-old is sitting in jail instead of sitting in a classroom as a suspect in yet another gun crime. More and more young people ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:33 pm

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$1M bond placed on juvenile

A Sunday morning incident that ended with two residents of G.W.C. Homes suffering gunshot wounds has resulted in the arrest of a Selma juvenile. The Selma ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:05 pm

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Police get some leads in shooting

Investigators are still seeking information on a Sunday morning shooting that claimed the life of 21-year-old Demius K. Jackson. Selma Chief of Police William T. Riley ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:01 pm

Editors Pick

Civil War historical markers proposed

A proposal to place historic markers at locations significant to Selma’s Civil War history could provide another boost to Selma’s tourism efforts. Recently, James Hammonds, with ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 12:06 am

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Griffin Street fire may be arson

A fire call in the early Monday morning hours is under investigation as an arson case. The Selma Fire Department, Chief Mike Stokes said, responded to ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 12:03 am

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Man shot in back, dies

A shooting early Sunday morning left one man dead and the Selma Police Department looking for answers. According to Selma Police Chief William T. Riley officers ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, April 18, 2011 9:14 pm

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