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Incident Reports

Selma Police Department daily incident report for period ending at midnight Dec. 23

Arrest: Alonzo Smith, 36, public intoxication reported in the 900 block of Cecil Jackson Bypass. Criminal mischief was reported in the 900 block of the ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, December 25, 2010 3:09 pm

News

Slam dunks excite basketball crowds

Why do people attend basketball games? The fast-paced nature of basketball lends itself to a lot of scoring and exciting plays and nothing excites a ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, December 24, 2010 11:12 pm

Obituaries

Sharon Ann Scales Register

Sharon Ann Scales Register, age 57, of Prattville, Alabama, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mazie and Fonzy ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, December 24, 2010 11:07 pm

Obituaries

Staff Sgt.Walter “Tubb” Williams

Staff Sgt.Walter “Tubb” Williams, 79, resident of Orrville, Alabama passed away December 18, 2010 at Warren Manor. Services are scheduled  for Sunday, December 26, 2010, ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, December 24, 2010 11:07 pm

News

Police say robberies have spiked

In the week leading up to Christmas, robberies appear to be on the rise in Selma, including the theft of one family’s Christmas gifts and ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, December 24, 2010 11:02 pm

News

Bloch, Memorial get facelifts

Two Selma landmarks are getting new looks in the coming months. Both Memorial Stadium and Bloch Park are undergoing renovations that will help the city ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, December 24, 2010 11:00 pm

Editors Pick

Railroad repair no longer a disruption

The frustrations Selma motorists faced over the weekend from railroad repairs have ended. Norfolk Southern Public Relations director Rudy Husband said the weekend project was ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, December 23, 2010 8:10 pm

Columnists

Dear Santa….24 points??!!

Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy this year. So tell me, why didn’t that 24-point lead hold up? I mean, throughout the ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, December 23, 2010 8:04 pm

Editors Pick

Beloit leaders pleased with turnout

Following Saturday’s meeting, Beloit Community Organization Inc. chief executive officer Edwin Braxter said things are moving along well. But, he added, there is still work ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, December 20, 2010 11:02 pm

News

United Way is close

With less than two weeks remaining, United Way executive director Jeff Cothran said the organization’s fundraising goal for 2010 is within reach. However, he added, ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, December 20, 2010 10:52 pm

Education

Miller encourages children to read

No matter what career path you choose, reading is important. Selma resident and Major League Baseball player Jai Miller stressed this to students from the ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, December 18, 2010 8:53 pm

Editors Pick

Horrific accident kills first responder

An accident that claimed the life of Lowndesboro resident Laura Pullam is still under investigation according to the Alabama Department of Public Safety. “The troopers ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, December 17, 2010 10:51 pm

News

Miller, Santa host RIF breakfast

One of Selma’s shining stars will return to his hometown this morning to stress the importance of reading. Former Selma High School standout and current ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, December 17, 2010 1:58 pm

Opinion

Adoption of angels shows city’s spirit

Yesterday every child that was on the Salvation Army’s angel tree received Christmas presents, which is not unusual. In fact, it happens every year. What ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:31 pm

Editors Pick

CVS robbery still under investigation

The robbery of Selma’s CVS Pharmacy set off a chain of events that ended with an automobile accident and an injured officer. The accident occurred ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, December 16, 2010 9:15 pm

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