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Some voters given wrong ballots

Some people who voted absentee in Selma’s upcoming municipal elections were given the wrong ballots. Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, August 8, 2016 10:38 pm

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Council divided on selling Old Town properties

The Selma City Council voted Wednesday to sell a dilapidated home on the corner of Lauderdale Street and J.L. Chestnut Blvd. and other nearby properties, ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, August 6, 2016 9:22 pm

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500 backpacks given away at Cops and Kids Day

Hundreds of children turned out Saturday for the Selma Police Department’s seventh annual Cops and Kids Day. Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, August 6, 2016 9:20 pm

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Family court helps kids with school

The staff of the Dallas County Family Wellness Court wanted to do something to help children of people in the court get ready for school. Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, August 6, 2016 9:19 pm

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Council discusses whether department heads must live in city

The Selma City Council is considering revisiting a policy that requires department heads to live within the city limits. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, August 5, 2016 10:22 pm

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Council votes to list St. James hotel

The Selma City Council voted to list the St. James Hotel with a real estate company out of Atlanta during a special meeting Wednesday. Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, August 4, 2016 10:27 pm

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Children’s choir director performs at meet-and-greet

Judson College professor Camilla Horne believes it’s important to expose children to music early in life. That’s why she believes the Selma Children’s Chorus and ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:58 pm

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Obama signs bill renaming Selma Post Office

President Barack Obama signed legislation Friday that will rename the Selma Post Office after voting rights activist Amelia Boynton Robinson. Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, July 30, 2016 4:20 pm

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Mayor candidates to discuss issues in forum Sunday

The five candidates for mayor of Selma will discuss issues facing the city during an election forum Sunday afternoon. Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, July 28, 2016 10:14 pm

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New leader for parks and recreation department

Lebo Jones has stepped down from leading the city of Selma’s Parks and Recreation Department to be a coach and teacher at Meadowview Christian School. Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 8:45 pm

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Chamber of Commerce launches new website

The Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website amid a rebranding effort. Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, July 23, 2016 5:39 pm

Columnists

Revisiting election guidelines, policies

With qualifying over, I think it’s time to share how the Times-Journal plans to cover the election. This will allow candidates and their supporters to ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, July 23, 2016 5:24 pm

Election 2016

Mayoral candidates prepare for election forum

The five candidates running for mayor of Selma gathered Thursday to answer any questions about next Sunday’s election forum. Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:21 pm

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Top HUD official visits public housing

A top United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) official visited Selma on Monday, advancing conservations on public housing needs here. Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, July 18, 2016 11:12 pm

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Welcome center open more hours

The Selma Welcome Center will extend its weekend hours starting next week. The Welcome Center is open during the day Monday through Friday but has only ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, July 7, 2016 8:54 pm

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