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Obituaries

Pearl Seals

Ms. Pearl Seals of Andalusia passed away on June 16, 2024. Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be directed by Randall Miller ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:40 am

Faith

Happy Father’s Day

By Dunford Cole As Father’s Day approaches, we are given the opportunity to pay tribute to those who have come before us and those who ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:15 am

News - Main story

Earl Lewis named VFW District 6 commander

The Veteran of Foreign Wars selected Selma native Earl Lewis Sr. its District 6 commander at a statewide meeting last week. Lewis will oversee VFW ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:10 am

Sports

Morgan Academy Sporting Clays team competes

The Morgan Academy Sporting Clays team competed in the state SCTP tournament on June 8 at Sellwood Farm in Montgomery. The Senators did not finish ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, June 17, 2024 11:18 am

News - Main story

Garbage pickup, litter control highlight City Council meeting

The Selma City Council approved creating an agreement with Dallas County officials on litter control. Council members present at Tuesday’s meeting unanimously approved the measure ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, June 17, 2024 11:14 am

News - Main story

Wilson named Rotary Citizen of Year

Leith Wilson was named the Selma Rotary Club Citizen of the Year on Monday at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Wilson is the first Rotary Citizen of ... Read more

by James Jones, Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:34 pm

News - Main story

City Council reacts to Mayor’s release about fire chief positions

The Selma City Council reacted to Mayor James Perkins’ statement on the appointments of interim fire chief and assistant interim fire chief. On May 28, ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, June 15, 2024 10:30 am

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James Jones: Father’s Day not important for some dads

Every Father’s Day, I’m always reminded of one story that has stuck with me since 1976. I never spent any time with my father. We ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, June 15, 2024 10:20 am

News

Dallas County Jury convicts Selma man from 2018 fatal shooting

A Dallas County jury convicts a Selma man of murder from a gas station shooting in 2018. According to the Dallas County courthouse, Jimmy Lee ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, June 15, 2024 9:13 am

News

Selma begins Juneteenth celebration Saturday

The City of Selma will get an early jump to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday. While the official statewide Juneteenth holiday is June 19 designated by ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, June 14, 2024 10:21 am

News - Main story

Bennett, two saxophonists highlight Jazz on the Grazz

Dallas County Circuit Court Clerk Lynnethia Bennett and two saxophone players highlight Saturday’s Jazz on the Grazz Festival at Phoenix Park St. James Hotel.  The ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, June 14, 2024 10:17 am

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James Jones: Fantasizing about a Southside-Holt basketball game in 1980s

Southside High School and Holt High School enjoyed their greatest runs in basketball nearly 40 years ago.  The Panthers won a Class 5A state championship ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, June 13, 2024 10:49 am

Breaking News

Wilcox County teen suspect charged with murder of Selma barber

A Wilcox County teenager is charged with murdering a Selma barber. According to the Selma Police Department, Breon Ellis, 17, is charged with the murder ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, June 13, 2024 10:45 am

Obituaries

Oneita Ann Holmes

Ms. Oneita Ann Holmes, 70, of Miami, Florida, formerly of Dallas County, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024.  Funeral services have been scheduled for ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:57 am

Obituaries

Amanda V. Lucy

Mrs. Amanda V. Lucy, of Detroit MI, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024.  A celebration of life has been scheduled for Saturday, June 15 ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:57 am

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