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Spring break changes made

During a recent work session, the Selma City School Board discussed the possibility of moving spring break from March 12 to 16 to March 26 ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, January 13, 2012 9:20 pm

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Board votes to begin superintendent search

The Selma City School Board voted unanimously during its Thursday meeting to begin the search for a new superintendent. The motion was made in order to ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, January 12, 2012 9:47 pm

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City tax figures increase

During the financial report at Tuesday’s Selma City Council meeting, Selma Mayor George Evans had positive news on the city’s sales tax figures. Increases were reported ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, January 12, 2012 9:46 pm

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Mother Nature is confused

Mother Nature has proven she is moody this week. One day the weather reminds us of a warm spring day, and the next day it’s ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Thursday, January 12, 2012 9:43 pm

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Selma plant standing on firm ground

Officials with American Apparel Inc. announced this week the company is closing its Fort Deposit plant that employs 175 people. The plant will consolidate into the ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 8:46 pm

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Berry speaks to war veterans

Though many refer to the Korean War as “The Forgotten War,” a group of Selma veterans take time each year to get together and remember. ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 8:44 pm

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Reese hopes to bring Boys and Girls Club

During her career in corrections as a prison warden, Selma native Constance Reese felt something needed to be done to put children on the right ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 8:40 pm

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Detour planned for County Road 85

Residents of the Minter area near County Road 85 will need to plan alternate routes soon as work begins to excavate a section of the ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:11 pm

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Selma fans react to title game

The Larry D. Striplin Jr. Performing Arts Center was filled with Crimson shirts and smiling faces following the University of Alabam’s 21-0 win over LSU ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:05 am

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March targets violence

The Stop the Violence movement will roll through Selma Monday, Jan. 16 through the Safe Haven organization’s Peace March. The march, which will be led by ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:02 am

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City plans BCS title game viewing

Already, thousands of University of Alabama football fans have hit the highways and interstates on their way to New Orleans and what they hope will ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, January 7, 2012 7:49 pm

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School board will discuss early college

During a work session last week, the Selma City School Board learned it could be in danger of losing the Early College Program. Monday, at ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Saturday, January 7, 2012 7:47 pm

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Dancers depart for Big Easy

Frost on the ground and a chill in the air gave way to warm hearts Friday morning as parents, supporters and local leaders gathered in ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, January 6, 2012 10:17 pm

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School construction on schedule

When construction began on the new Selma High School, moving in after spring break of 2012 was a possibility. Though it could still happen, Volkert ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, January 6, 2012 10:16 pm

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SPD makes arrests after Tuesday shooting

Shots fired near the intersection of Broad Street and Highland Tuesday afternoon resulted in two arrests with more likely to follow. The Jan. 3 robbery led ... Read more

by Rick Couch, Friday, January 6, 2012 10:14 pm

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