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Council reverses decision on conducting forensic audit

The Selma City Council has reversed course and decided to move forward with a forensic audit of city finances. Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 7:54 pm

Education

Annual breakfast celebrates connection to agriculture

The connection between farms and cities was celebrated last week during the annual Farm-City Week breakfast at the Central Alabama Farmers Co-op. Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, November 13, 2017 8:46 pm

News

Mayor: Authority should lead St. James sale

The Selma City Council voted during its meeting last week to keep law firm Gamble, Gamble, Calame and Jones on retainer regarding a possible sale ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, November 13, 2017 8:44 pm

News

All who served honored during annual Veterans Day program

The sounds of the National Anthem, “America the Beautiful,” “God Bless the USA,” and “Taps” played out Saturday at Memorial Stadium to honor those who ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, November 11, 2017 3:57 pm

News

Council takes up sales and property tax increases

Taxes could be on the rise in Selma. Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 7:44 pm

News

One-time raises to be paid — maybe

The Selma City Council voted to fund one-time raises for city employees this year with one significant caveat — there has to be enough money ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 5:45 pm

News

City Council votes to scrap audit to try to force Melton to reinstate treasurer

The Selma City Council is suspending a forensic audit the body unanimously voted for two weeks ago in an attempt to force Mayor Darrio Melton ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 3:59 pm

Business

City, EDA announce contract with consulting firm

Selma will be working with a Birmingham consulting group to go after retail development. Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, October 23, 2017 5:33 pm

News

Mayor: Watch city spending

Selma Mayor Darrio Melton has written a memo to Selma City Council members saying it’s imperative for the city to stop all non-essential and non-emergency ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, October 21, 2017 9:26 pm

News

City to reconsider speeding cameras

The Selma City Council may revisit installing speed cameras in the city. Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, October 19, 2017 10:14 pm

News

Landlords speak out against ordinance

The idea of landlords footing the bill for their tenants’ garbage service went over like a lead balloon Tuesday during a meeting to discuss the ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:22 pm

News

Chief: Police weren’t called to City Hall

Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier refutes a claim that his officers were called to City Hall last week after a meeting with Mayor Darrio Melton, ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:21 pm

Faith

Lobsterfest raises money for St. Paul’s outreach

More than 400 lobsters found their way from Maine to Selma last week for one of Selma’s most unique and delicious fundraisers. Read more

by Justin Averette, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 5:14 pm

News

Person of interest sought in fires

The Alabama Department of Insurance State Fire Marshal’s Office is wanting to speak with a person of interest after a series of fires early Sunday ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 12:17 pm

News

Dallas Academy building damaged in fire

The old Dallas Academy building was damaged in one of several fires that appear to be intentionally set overnight. Read more

by Justin Averette, Sunday, October 15, 2017 1:48 pm

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