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Obituaries

James Thomas

James Thomas resident of Selma, passed June 10, 2024 at his residence. Funeral service arrangements will be announced later. Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:56 am

Obituaries

Alphonzo O. Bennett

Alphonzo O. Bennett resident of Detroit, Michigan passed May 27, 2024. Funeral services are scheduled for  June 15 at noon at Zion Church with Rev. ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:56 am

Breaking News

Assistant Police Chief placed on Admininstrative leave

Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. placed Selma Assistant Police Chief Natasha Fowlkes on Administrative Leave with Pay Wednesday because of an internal investigation. In order ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 6:22 pm

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Henderson named ASWA pro athlete of year

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson was named professional athlete of the year by the Alabama Sportswriters Association, The former Morgan Academy Prep All-American is coming ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10:22 am

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Progress made to Dallas County Jail

The Dallas County Jail continues to get rebuilt. The Jan. 12, 2023, EF-2 tornado severely damaged the jail, tearing off the roof and destroying the ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10:20 am

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SHA hosts event to help ‘shift culture’

The Selma Housing Authority educated residents in George Washington Carver Homes about the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Initiative on June 7.  SHA executive director Kennard ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10:16 am

Breaking News

Selma Mayor reacts to appointing new fire chiefs

Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. reacted to the City Council’s recent appointments of an interim Selma Fire Chief and interim Assistant Fire Chief. On Tuesday, ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 6:54 am

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Dallas Wilcox Bama Club offers chance to win football tickets

The Dallas Wilcox Bama Club is holding its annual fundraiser throughout the summer where participants can purchase entries in a drawing to win two tickets ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 10:20 am

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Summer Art Camp will get underway soon

Summer Art Camp will be held in two different sections: June 17-21 and July 15-19. Times for both sections will be Monday through Thursday, 9 ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 10:15 am

News - Main story

Dallas County opens State Senator Robert Stewart’s listening tour

Dallas County was the first stop on State Sen. Robert Stewart’s two-month listening tour on Thursday at Arts Revive.  Before a packed audience, Stewart, D-Selma, ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 10:05 am

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James Jones: Hands Free Law now underway in Alabama

The new Hands-free law in Alabama doesn’t affect my driving style. Formerly known as Senate Bill 301, the law states it will be beginning on ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, June 10, 2024 10:20 am

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Valley Grande Clerk announces resignation

The resignation of Town Clerk/Treasurer Kim Harris highlighted the Valley Grande City Council meeting on June 3. Wanda Champion was approved by the council to ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, June 10, 2024 10:10 am

News - Main story

Black Belt Community Foundation awards grant

The Black Belt Community Foundation awarded grants to 16 Dallas County companies last week. Dallas County nonprofits received a total of $60,401 in grants: ArtsRevive, ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, June 10, 2024 10:02 am

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Two Dallas County kids earn Alexis Hunter scholarships

Keith’s Tommy Tisdale III and Camryn Chaney of Selma picked up one last gift after their high school graduations.  Tisdale and Chaney each received the ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, June 8, 2024 10:37 am

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James Jones: Summer of 1984 turned my life around

My life was at a crossroads 40 years ago until a Tuscaloosa realtor named Michael Jacobson changed things. I was 14 years old and just ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, June 8, 2024 10:29 am

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