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Sports

Dallas County 12U All-Stars reach Dixie Youth World Series

The Dallas County 12U All-Star baseball team won the state championship and clinched a berth in the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series. The World Series ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 4:05 pm

News

Author to speak at Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation Society

Author Jackson Knight will speak at the Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation Society on August 6 from 5-7 p.m. Knight will discuss his recent book, ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 4:04 pm

Sports

Former Southside coach returns to gridiron

Former Southside High School football coach Daniel Flowers couldn’t pass up an opportunity to coach again. Flowers was named football coach at Coosa Central High ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 4:00 pm

Breaking News

Selma Mayor sends letter to President Biden

Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. sends a letter to President Joe Biden on Tuesday. Perkins expressed his gratitude for President Biden’s “innovative and persistent support” ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:50 pm

News - Main story

Eight students awarded John Taylor scholarships

Eight students were honored at the 10th annual John D. Taylor Scholarship banquet and the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Delta Phi ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 10:05 am

News

SDCHPS will hold annual salad luncheon in August

The Selma-Dallas County Historic Preservation Society will hold its yearly salad luncheon on August 21 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Presbyterian ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 10:05 am

Breaking News

Southside High wide receiver Derick Smith flips from Alabama to Auburn

The college football recruiting process turned for Southside High wide receiver Derick Smith on Monday night, flipping from Alabama to Auburn. A trip down on ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:15 am

Business

Preston McGee returns to Dallas County

Preston McGee has returned to Dallas County. Five years after graduating from Dallas County High School as class valedictorian, McGee is the community outreach coordinator ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, July 29, 2024 10:05 am

Columnists

James Jones: Remembering the legacy of Air McNair

One of my favorite stories as a young sportswriter eventually turned tragic. Fifteen years ago this month, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was murdered on ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, July 29, 2024 10:05 am

Business

Former Dallas County District Attorney honored

Former Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson received special recognition for assisting with the Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program. Jackson was one of six ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, July 27, 2024 10:05 am

News

House demolition tops City Council Work Session

For the second straight time, the Selma City Council’s Work Session was held before its council meeting on Tuesday. Highlighting the Work Session was a ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, July 27, 2024 10:05 am

News

Former interim Selma Fire Chief arrested Friday

Former interim Selma Fire Chief Franklin Edwards was arrested on Friday and charged with first-degree theft of property, according to the Alabama State Fire Marshal ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, July 26, 2024 8:12 pm

Education

Meadowview Elementary teacher receives Presidential Lifetime Award

Rita Carmichael received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her accomplishments as a Meadowview Elementary School teacher and member of Gospel Tabernacle Church of God ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, July 26, 2024 10:05 am

News - Main story

Selma City Council discusses Dallas Academy bid, business ordinance

The Selma City Council discussed the bid for the purchase of the Dallas Academy building at Tuesday night’s Council meeting. Lanthan Development and Envictus Development ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, July 26, 2024 10:05 am

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James Jones: President Biden, who visited Selma in 2023, won’t seek re-election

A U.S. President continues to bring a historic milestone into my life. In a move that shocked no one, President Joe Biden announced Sunday that ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:07 am

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