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Thames shares impact of mentoring

Jerome Thames has been a member of the 100 Black Men of Selma for almost a year, but even before he joined the civic organization ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 9:54 pm

News

Edmundite Missions donate fans to R.B. Hudson following vandalism

R.B. Hudson students and staff can now take a breath of fresh air after the Edmundite Missions donated 10 fans for the school’s immediate use. ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 10:09 pm

Lifestyles

Senior fashion show looking for participants

Senior Citizens will have a chance to strut their stuff at the Selma City Council’s Senior Citizens Fashion Show. The free show will be on Aug. ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 10:06 pm

News

Back To School drive called a success

The first day of school has arrived, and Shereva Purifoy’s Back to School Drive has concluded. The supply drive on Saturday was the grand finale ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Monday, August 6, 2018 8:13 pm

News

Food Truck Saturday has ‘huge success’ in debut event

Music, laughter, fun and food filled Play Selma Music Hall on Water Avenue Saturday afternoon as the Black Belt Benefit Group hosted its Food Truck ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Monday, August 6, 2018 8:12 pm

Obituaries

Percy Thorman

Percy Thorman Aug. 4, 2018 Percy Thorman, of Dallas County, passed away on Aug 4, 2018, in Prattville. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Saturday, August 4, 2018 9:13 pm

News

This and That Discount Store is open for business

This and That Discount Discount store is now open for business. The bargain store held its grand opening Saturday morning and store owner, Salisha Parker ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Saturday, August 4, 2018 9:09 pm

News

Selma City Schools host 5K fundraiser

The first day of school is right around the corner and the Selma City School System ran off some steam on Saturday morning. Community members ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Saturday, August 4, 2018 8:59 pm

News

Salem Elementary Alumni Help with School’s Beautification efforts

All hands were on deck at Salem Elementary School Saturday morning as school administrators and volunteers gathered with one goal in mind, to clean up ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Saturday, August 4, 2018 8:53 pm

Obituaries

Marshall David  Blanton

Marshall (Mark)  David Blanton of Hoover,  passed away on May 3, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham.  Born in Chinquapin,  North Carolina  to James ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Saturday, August 4, 2018 5:36 pm

News

International Paper, the Coffee Shoppe among local companies donating book bags to Selma Schools

The Coffee Shoppe and Selma Bridge Builders in collaboration with International Paper delivered 100 book bags to the Selma City School System. Each of the ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Friday, August 3, 2018 11:21 pm

News

Passion, dedication make Scott Rouse strong K-9 officer

Scott Rouse has always had a passion for law enforcement. He knew that one day he would make a career serving his community as a ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Friday, August 3, 2018 11:13 pm

News

Food Truck event coming to Water Avenue this Saturday

The Black Belt Benefit Group is bringing something new to Selma. The non-profit organization is known for their innovative fundraisers and this weekend their first ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Thursday, August 2, 2018 10:23 pm

News

Annual fitness, health advocate event coming up

Cheat days are over and “Get Fit Selma” is drawing near. The McRae Gaines Learning Center, Taylor Internal Medicine and the Selma Alumnae Chapter of ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Thursday, August 2, 2018 10:08 pm

Columnists

Don’t get caught sitting at home

This weekend is going to be a busy one. Between a school supply giveaway, a golf championship, 5K, and food trucks, Selma is going to ... Read more

by Oniska Blevins, Thursday, August 2, 2018 9:57 pm

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