Gerald Shirley

Letter to the editor endorses McCall and Solomon

Dear editor, The midterm elections are over, and attention can be focused on the elections of 2016. The ...

Columnists

Touring the Jackson House was a great experience

As a Times-Journal reporter, I’ve been granted numerous opportunities to explore vital aspects of history that Selma offers. ...

Columnists

We should treat our military with more respect

Finally, after 214 days of imprisonment in Mexico, USMC Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi is free and back on U. ...

Columnists

Photography turned out to be more than just a hobby

It all started when I got my first camera. I have always been interested in photography, and loved ...

Columnists

Obama continues to be repeatedly tested

President Obama is in the throes of Job-like tests. He has been tested on every front from the ...

Columnists

Jones’ story should inspire our youth to dream big

Last week, I was at R.B. Hudson Middle School when Toia Jones off of this season of “The ...

Darrio Melton

Encourage young people to get to the polls

It’s time for young people to wake up and realize that their votes can change the world.

Columnists

Football rules many fans do not know

Officials do not get the credit they deserve from fans. I’ve covered and reported on around 20 high ...

Columnists

Shop locally to make a difference in Selma

Being in Selma just a month and a resident for all of a week, I’m still learning my ...

Columnists

Hubbert was a giant for the state of Alabama

A Giant lived among us. He has now transitioned to a fully spiritual state. Even in this spiritual ...

Columnists

We should embrace positivity in Selma area

It’s been unexpectedly significant for me to know this queen city, where hospitality and good people abound. Let’s ...

Columnists

We shouldn’t give up on our troubled young people

I didn’t have a column last week, because I was in prison — I guess that deserves an explanation. ...

Columnists

New chess club will supply vital life lessons

What may seem like a simple game of chess to some will prove to be much more to ...

Columnists

Henry was truly an inspiration to Selma

I first met Ted Henry eight years ago as I was making the rounds as the new publisher ...

Columnists

MMI visit rekindles confidence in future

There is nothing like a visit in the fall to Marion Military Institute to recharge your batteries, or ...

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