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News

Garbage pickups resume Tuesday

Because of Sunday and Monday’s winter weather garbage pickups for the city of Selma will resume Tuesday. Selma Public Works Director Tommy Smith said city ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, January 10, 2011 9:54 am

News

Train, vehicle collision in county

PLANTERSVILLE — A Norfolk Southern train collided with a white Ford vehicle near Lovelady Road and Dallas County Road 63 in northern Dallas County, killing one ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, January 8, 2011 3:29 pm

News

Flights on schedule to BCS

Thirteen opponents couldn’t stop the Auburn University football team this year. Monday, before the game even kicks off, the Auburn fan base will claim a ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, January 7, 2011 11:15 pm

Columnists

Guns earn no respect

Looking through the last week of headlines for the Selma Times-Journal paints a very discouraging picture. The list includes “Bond upheld in murder hearing” and ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, January 6, 2011 11:02 pm

Editors Pick

Auburn fans like red-eye package

According to a release from the Montgomery Regional Airport, most Auburn fans are expected to depart from their hub Saturday. But a group of Selma ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, January 6, 2011 9:59 pm

Editors Pick

United Way meets its goal

In the final two weeks of the year the United Way of Selma and Dallas County met, and exceeded, last year’s totals. The total for ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, January 5, 2011 10:39 pm

Business

When it comes to finances: Paper or plastic?

Choosing between paper and plastic isn’t limited to the grocery store anymore. Representatives of Dallas County banks said they have seen a significant increase in ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, January 4, 2011 11:45 pm

Editors Pick

Blest be the yarn that binds community

Spinning yarn takes on a new meaning when crochet classes are in session at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library. The classes, which begin Monday, offer ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, January 4, 2011 10:19 pm

Editors Pick

Former Concordia officer named to interim TSU post

Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor John Morgan announced Monday Dr. Portia Holmes Shields, former president of Albany State University and faculty member of Concordia College ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, January 3, 2011 10:21 pm

Business

Bills heat up in cold weather

Decreasing temperatures have led to an increased financial burden on many residents of Selma and Dallas County. Temperatures consistently near the freezing mark have caused ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, January 3, 2011 10:19 pm

Columnists

Resolutions take on new meaning

Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for everyone to make promises we may, or may not keep. I’m talking about New Year’s ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, December 30, 2010 10:06 pm

News

County’s tax office will be open Friday

Dallas County residents who have not paid their property taxes will have the option to do so by mail, on the web or in person ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, December 30, 2010 9:53 pm

News

Firefighter injured in Pike Road blaze

An early morning fire at 109 Pike Road in Selma left one occupant and a member of the Selma Fire Department with injuries. Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, December 30, 2010 1:40 pm

News

Friends, peers share fond memories of Blanton

Selma lost one of its pioneers and a highly regarded citizens Monday with the death of John Herman Blanton. Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, December 28, 2010 11:06 pm

Obituaries

Mr. Pollard Simpson

Mr. Pollard Simpson, 68, resident of Selma, Alabama, passed away December 19, 2010 at Vaughan Regional Hospital. Services will be held Thursday, December 30, 2010, ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, December 28, 2010 11:00 pm

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