Opinion

Thankful for the privilege to write

As everyone sat around their dinner tables Thursday, no doubt enjoying a variety of Southern delicacies and the ...

Opinion

Back where I belong: in the middle of Iron Bowl rivalry

My 27-year Iron Bowl drought is over. For the first time since 1991, I’m back living in the ...

Will Whaley

Where did the time go?

As I’m writing this I’m freaking out that this year is nearly over. Thanksgiving is this week, so ...

Adam Powell

Courage is required to help the needy

On Tuesday, I traveled to the Selma Civic Center to cover the Teen Challenge Banquet. The house was ...

Opinion

ESPN sportscaster spotted future greatness in Tua

ESPN Sportscaster Holly Rowe saw potential greatness in Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a few years ago. Rowe spoke Monday ...

Avis Williams

The optimistic leader

“Optimism is the ultimate definition of a leader. A leader has to look optimistically at what is ahead ...

Will Whaley

The GMO debate and the importance of farming

Last week, the Leadership Dallas County learned everything there is to know about agriculture in our county. We ...

Adam Powell

Three days in as the new guy

To be only three days into my new position with The Selma Times-Journal, it seems like an incredible amount ...

Opinion

Wishing all Veterans a Happy Veterans Day

We will celebrate Veteran’s Day next Monday. Veteran’s Day falls between Halloween and Thanksgiving Day, two popular holidays. ...

Avis Williams

Hopes and dreams

A few weeks ago, I began my Lunch and Learn sessions with students in Selma City Schools.  As superintendent, ...

Adam Powell

The rocky road to journalism

The road to becoming a journalist is a rocky one, indeed – I spent the majority of my ...

Will Whaley

Your vote is your own

Today, everyone who is able to vote will make a choice that will dictate the way our state ...

James Jones

Halloween holds special meaning in Alabama

Since 2007, Halloween has become a meaningful holiday in the state of Alabama for several reasons. Oct. 31 ...

Avis Williams

State of our schools

Recently, I celebrated my one-year anniversary as the superintendent of Selma City Schools.  It has been an amazing ...

Opinion

Statewide voters deserved a Governor’s debate between Gov. Ivey, Maddox

I’m disappointed in how the state’s political season turned out for the Governor’s mansion. We won’t have a ...

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