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Nickles loves helping her hometown

The West Dallas Antique Tractor Show has grown each year thanks to the efforts of numerous volunteers. And one volunteer in particular, event organizer Karen ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, November 13, 2010 11:39 pm

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Orrville’s annual Tractor Show roars to life

Mother Nature will lend a cooperative hand for today’s West Dallas Antique Tractor, Car, Gas Engine and Craft Show in Orrville. The forecast, organizer Karen ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, November 13, 2010 12:18 am

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Area targeted by secret shopper scam

Secret shoppers are being recruited in Selma. Unfortunately, the only ones being paid are the people behind the scams. When Selma resident Sheree Story received ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, November 11, 2010 11:58 pm

News

Veterans’ groups seek younger members

When visiting local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFWs) and American Legions there are several members who have served in World War II, Korea or Vietnam. ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, November 11, 2010 11:55 pm

Opinion

Hometown heroes need recognition

For the past two weeks, we have been running a feature known as “Hometown Heroes.” In this spot, we highlight people who do great things ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, November 11, 2010 11:38 pm

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VA expands services, facility in Selma

As a fitting celebration of the Veterans Day holiday, the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center announced the expansion of services at its Selma Outpatient Clinic. ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 10:53 pm

News

Shedding a light on youth violence

Near the fountain at Selma City Hall sits a mysterious light that reads “murder” on one side and “no murder” on the other. Though the ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:52 pm

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Trash service shuffled for Veterans Day

Thursday trash collections will be shuffled in observance of Veterans Day according to a release from the city of Selma Public Works Department. The release ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:02 am

News

Program to feature ‘decorated’ general

Thursday’s Veterans Day program at Bloch Park will be highlighted by Selma’s own retired Gen. Frank Speed. Johnny Jones, who will emcee the event, said ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, November 8, 2010 11:55 pm

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Jefferson officially welcomed

An overflow crowd gathered Monday night at the Larry D. Striplin Performing Arts Center to welcome Selma City Schools Superintendent Don Jefferson to his permanent ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, November 8, 2010 11:50 pm

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Blochs build baseball history in Selma

Selma is a city with rich baseball history. Most of that history either took place, or remembered, at Bloch Park. The park itself is named ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Monday, November 8, 2010 10:39 pm

Keith

St. Jude tramples Bears 35-0

MONTGOMERY — As the mercury dropped in the thermometer, the Keith High School Bears began to drop the ball in a 35-0 first round playoff ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, November 6, 2010 2:31 am

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Goodman passes on life lessons

More than 60 years ago, Goodman’s Grocery Store owner Betty Goodman came to the Salvation Army in Selma. She never left. Today as a volunteer, ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, November 6, 2010 2:14 am

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Program’s renewal could bring industry to Black Belt

Millions of dollars and possibilities for industrial expansion could be on the line for Selma if Congress does not extend Renewal Community programs for the ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, November 6, 2010 1:45 am

Opinion

Conflict never brings industry

For many rural areas, the downtown area defines what the city itself is all about. Selma is no exception. There are numerous museums, restaurants and ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, November 4, 2010 11:01 pm

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