News
Jerria Martin named a TIAA Difference Maker 100 honoree
Jerria Martin has worked tirelessly in Selma and Dallas County spreading the message that it is OK to “say nope to dope” through her involvement ...
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AKA hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Zeta Eta Omega Chapter hosted its “Early Detection is a Serious Matter” Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar on Monday. The event ...
by Oniska Blevins, Monday, October 1, 2018 8:27 pm
News
Central Alabama Fair Returns to Selma
The 62nd annual Central Alabama Fair starts this week. Lions Fair Park, located at 2401 West Dallas Avenue, will once again be the location for ...
by Oniska Blevins, Monday, October 1, 2018 1:58 pm
Obituaries
George Richardson McVay
George Richardson McVay age 74, died peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa after enjoying his last Crimson Tide football game. ...
by Oniska Blevins, Saturday, September 29, 2018 9:33 pm
News
BlackBelt Benefit Group hosts annual Shuck and Jive fundraiser
BlackBelt Benefit Group hosted its annual Shuck and Jive fundraiser Saturday evening at the Tally Ho restaurant. After years of putting on the event, BlackBelt ...
by Oniska Blevins, Saturday, September 29, 2018 9:24 pm
News
Organizations pray over the city of Selma
An Army of Fathers and Mothers groups gathered at the Songs of Selma Park at the foot of the bridge to sing song of worship. ...
by Oniska Blevins, Saturday, September 29, 2018 9:16 pm
Ellwood Christian
ECA losing streak continues, Autaugaville wins 42-8
The Autaugaville Eagles picked up their first win of the season on Friday night at Memorial Stadium in a 42-8 victory over the winless Ellwood ...
by Oniska Blevins, Saturday, September 29, 2018 12:21 am
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Fails enjoys time as Alabama State Trooper
Christopher Fails has been an Alabama State Trooper for 15 years. Before he began his career in law enforcement, he was in the United States ...
by Oniska Blevins, Friday, September 28, 2018 4:14 pm
News
BBQ on the Green cancelled due to Weather
Sturdivant Hall had a change of plans Thursday evening as the rain prevented guests from sitting on the grass for the museum’s annual Barbecue on ...
by Oniska Blevins, Thursday, September 27, 2018 7:21 pm
News
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Zeta Eta Omega Chapter to host Breast Cancer Awareness
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Zeta Eta Omega Chapter is gearing up for its Impact Day on Monday, Oct. 1. The organization will host a ...
by Oniska Blevins, Thursday, September 27, 2018 4:48 pm
News
Edmundite Missions attend 50th National Catholic Development Conference
The Edmundite Missions attended the 2018 National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC). This year marks the 50th anniversary of the conference and several Catholic nonprofit organizations ...
by Oniska Blevins, Thursday, September 27, 2018 4:40 pm
News
Anderson speaks about passion for volunteering with Selma Art Guild
Cindy Anderson has been volunteering with the Selma Art Guild for almost one year. An artist herself, she usually paints acrylic and multi-medium or textured ...
by Oniska Blevins, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 5:24 pm
News
Tickets available for St. Paul Episcopal Church’s annual Lobster Fest
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s annual Lobsterfest is less than a few weeks away. For more than 15 years, the church has been raising funds for ...
by Oniska Blevins, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 5:18 pm
News
Dallas County Career Tech Center receives $5,000 grant
The Dallas County Career Tech Center was presented a $5,000 grant from Prince Chestnut, Representative for House District 67 legislative office earlier this month. Jerolene Williams, career ...
by Oniska Blevins, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 5:14 pm
Columnists
A busy Saturday
October is right around the corner, and the fall events are already on the calendar. The first Saturday of the month, Oct. 6, is jammed packed ...