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Seconds can matter in tornado warning

Alabama has two main tornado seasons. The months of March through May are known as the Spring Severe Weather Season. A Fall Severe Weather Season ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, February 19, 2016 9:50 pm

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Lightning kills more people than twisters

The summer months are the deadliest as far as lightning is concerned. In an average year, three people will be struck and killed by lightning ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, February 18, 2016 11:36 pm

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What makes a storm severe?

The Birmingham National Weather Service is warning residents to not become complacent, especially as we enter the spring severe weather season. Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 8:58 pm

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Mayor addresses confusion over Jubilee events, sponsorships

The 51st anniversary of Bloody Sunday is three weeks away, and there is some confusion about what is being planned and who is sponsoring those ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, February 13, 2016 10:03 pm

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YMCA talks continue at City Hall

The Selma City Council continued to discuss the city’s lodging fee and how much of it should go to the YMCA of Selma and Dallas ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, February 4, 2016 11:44 pm

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City debates contract with YMCA

A Selma City Council committee discussed the city’s lodging fee and how to spend that money during a Tuesday meeting. Read more

by Justin Averette, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 10:41 pm

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Dallas County under tornado watch

Dallas County is under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. Tuesday. Other counties listed in the watch include: BIBB                 BLOUNT              CHILTON COLBERT              CULLMAN             DALLAS DEKALB         ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 3:30 pm

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St. James sale talks continue

The city of Selma and businessman Mark Peterson continue to fine-tune an agreement to sell the St. James Hotel. Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, January 23, 2016 11:20 pm

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Council considers Sand Bar lease

The Selma City Council is expected to vote as early Tuesday on a long-term lease for the Sand Bar Restaurant. Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, January 23, 2016 11:20 pm

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Remembering Judge Childers

Dear editor, After many years living in Selma, a town that has been defined by its racial divide, I felt compelled to write a few ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, January 21, 2016 11:49 pm

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YMCA, city work on new contract

The city of Selma is considering altering its contract with the YMCA of Selma -Dallas County. Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 9:07 pm

Columnists

Alabamians don’t want blank check lottery

By CRAIG FORD | Alabama House of Representatives Minority Leader As droves of Alabamians flooded into Tennessee, Georgia and Florida for a chance to win ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, January 14, 2016 11:29 pm

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County unemployment rate ticks up

Dallas County’s jobless rate rose slightly from October to November but is still below last year’s numbers. Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, December 19, 2015 9:32 pm

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City employee resigns amid missing money

Selma Mayor George Evans informed the Selma city council Thursday of missing money in the city’s tax and license department. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, December 18, 2015 10:31 pm

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Negotiations continue for St. James sale

The city of Selma and businessman Mark Peterson continue to negotiate a possible sale of the St. James Hotel. Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10:07 pm

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