Opinion

Our opinion: City Council and Mayor squabbles continue, are a distraction from the work that needs to be done in the City

The ongoing power struggle between Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. and the Selma City Council over who should ...

Opinion

Our opinion: we’re happy that school is officially underway in Dallas County

Meadowview Christian School was the last Dallas County to open the 2022-23 school year.  The first full day ...

Dennis Palmer

Our opinion: Whether you won or lost, campaign signs need to be removed

Now that the primary and runoffs are completed, there is a great need for those candidates and their ...

Opinion

We appreciate Edmundite Missions’ contributions in Selma and Dallas County

Edmunite Missions celebrated its 85th anniversary last week. The organization has a sterling reputation for its outstanding community ...

Opinion

Our opinion: we’re glad to see Kiwanis Club of Selma making a comeback

The Kiwanis Club of Selma is on pace to re-open later this summer. Selma City Council President Billy ...

Dennis Palmer

Our opinion: Cities of Selma, Orrville, Valley Grande delivered on Fourth of July

The cities of Selma, Orrville and Valley Grande are developing a reputation across the Black Belt Region for ...

Opinion

Our Opinion: Dallas County becomes hot spot for football talent

Dallas County is quickly becoming a hot spot for finding major college football talent. Selma High School safety ...

Opinion

Our opinion: Dallas County voters: pat yourselves on the back

Dallas County residents had an impact on the State Senator District 23 Democratic nomination between Hank Sanders and ...

Opinion

Voting is a privilege not to be squandered by neglect

As close as we are now to the June 21st Primary Election’s Runoffs, we need to work to ...

Opinion

Dallas County chapter of Zeta Phi Beta latest Greek organization to help community

Five years ago, a chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was formed in Dallas County. The Gamma ...

Opinion

Dr. Avis Williams: Spring is in the air

Yes, we are rapidly approaching the official start of spring.  I say this even as we are reeling ...

Columnists

Dr. Avis Williams: I love literacy

Did you know that reading is a great way to reduce stress?  It’s true.  Through reading, your brain can ...

James Jones

Selma steps up for Alabama tourism retreat

The city of Selma put on its Sunday best over the weekend. Selma is hosting Alabama Tourism Department’s ...

Dennis Palmer

Mr. Mayor, please sign the damn contract

By Dennis Palmer To say “enough is enough” would be an understatement as it relates to crime in ...

James Jones

Two Dallas County schools ranked in ASWA Poll

The Black Belt Region is off to its best start in football over the last decade. Two Dallas ...

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