Columnists

What is the school to prison pipeline?

Recently, Team Selma was awarded a grant from the Black Belt Community Foundation, Truth Racial Healing and Transformation.  ...

Will Whaley

What do you want for your community?

“The search for better ways to make necessary changes is often prompted by disappointments that result from conventional ...

Opinion

NFL players shower first responders with praise

Three Alabama natives are part of a Verizon commercial entitled, “The team that wouldn’t be.” The 60-second ad ...

Avis Williams

What is your why?

What excites you and makes you anxious to get up each morning?  What are you so passionate about ...

Will Whaley

The challenges of change

Last week, I introduced the book that Leadership Dallas County read for our group reading. David Mathews’ book ...

Opinion

Remember when Alabama faced Tom Brady, Michigan

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady introduced himself to the Alabama football fanbase two decades ago. Alabama faced ...

Terri Sewell

Our Federal Workers are not political pawns, Mr. President.

Americans deserve a well-functioning Congress that works on their behalf. I know my constituents in Alabama’s 7th District did ...

Avis Williams

Excellence in early learning

It’s time for Pre-K registration!  Each year around this time, Selma City Schools has registration for any incoming ...

Will Whaley

For communities to work

I love books. Whether I am listening on Audible, reading on my iPad or reading a good, old-fashioned ...

Opinion

Dallas County adds new, dynamic leaders

I’m excited about the new leadership coming into Dallas County. Three people were elected to different positions since ...

Avis Williams

Superheroes for Alabama’s students

This month marks the 26th annual School Board Recognition Month in Alabama.  This observance, which also is being ...

Opinion

Is the Alabama football Dynasty over?

I’m sure there’s a big celebration across America because Alabama no longer sits atop the college football landscape. ...

Avis Williams

Making the grade

Happy New Year!  I pray that your holiday season was filled with peace and joy.  Team Selma is ...

Will Whaley

The weight of debt

One of the hardest things I ever accomplished was paying off student loans. I admit I was fortunate ...

James Jones

New year equals new outlook in Dallas County

It’s been 27 years since I’ve started the new year in Alabama. I hadn’t lived in January statewide ...

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