Opinion

Selma High has connection to NCAA Basketball Tournament

The city of Selma has a connection to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Former Selma High standout Julius Robinson ...

Avis Williams

Lifelong learner: not just a catch phrase

Oftentimes school districts tout as their mission or goal “to develop lifelong learners”.  From my experience, as educators, ...

Opinion

NFL dreams can often get complicated

The road to having an NFL career has grown complicated with each passing year. The Senior Bowl is ...

Columnists

Early graduation? Why not!

Last week at the Selma City Schools Board of Education meeting, our board approved an Early Graduation policy ...

Will Whaley

International Women’s Day 2019 celebrated

“I matter. I matter equally. Not ‘If Only’, not ‘as long as’. I matter. Full stop.” – Chimamanda ...

Opinion

Jubilee Bridge Cross provided opportunities for new memories

The Jubilee Bridge Crossing was an enjoyable experience. It was my first Jubilee experience and one that I ...

Columnists

Several Presidential candidates to appear at Jubilee Crossing

This weekend’s Jubilee Crossing will have an impact on the national political scale at least on the Democrat ...

Avis Williams

Saints Pride

When I assumed the role as lead learner for Selma City Schools, I envisioned the entire community rallying ...

Will Whaley

A crash course is social services in Dallas County

Another month is ending, which means another meeting of the Leadership Dallas County has passed. This month was ...

Opinion

Queen City connected to Oscars

The city of Selma has a unique connection to the Oscars. The 91st edition of the Oscars take place ...

Columnists

It’s good to be here, Selma

“Is this a one-way trip or will you be bringing it back?” asked the woman at my local ...

Avis Williams

School discipline with dignity?

Have you visited a Selma City School lately? Or maybe you have a child or other relative in ...

Opinion

Birmingham Iron is steel city’s latest pro football franchise

I’ve always thought Birmingham is the perfect city to have a minor-league professional football franchise. The Birmingham Iron ...

Avis Williams

The problem with zero tolerance

Ask anyone about what’s most important for schools to be considered “good” and student safety is sure to ...

Opinion

Former Alabama linebacker earns third Super Bowl ring

Linebacker Dont’a Hightower has added another Super Bowl ring to his collection. The former Alabama standout earned his ...

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