Darrio Melton

Vote for a jobs policy that works this November

This Saturday will mark one month until the November midterm election. There is a lot at stake for ...

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I’m glad to return to Selma, join the STJ staff

By Justin Averette The Selma Times-Journal   I’m coming back to where it all started. I spent the ...

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Our choices can affect future generations

By Larry Stover  The Selma Times-Journal I have the joy and pleasure of spending a lot of time with ...

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Ala. governor should’ve given the proper condolences

“I’m so sorry for your loss.”

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Get out and support ‘See You at the Pole’

One of the spiritual highlights of September is the annual “See You at the Pole” prayer gatherings at ...

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Violence against women will not stand

This weekend, policymakers in Washington celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, which made ending ...

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There are unintended consequences of war

We tend to think of war being over when the enemy unconditionally surrenders, a truce or cessation of ...

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There’s a pandemic of hopelessness

Most of the time, when we think of the word, “pandemic,” we think of something like the Ebola ...

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Rising Star Award more appreciated over time

When I learned that my busy work schedule would not allow be to cover the monthly presentation of ...

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Trip helped put tragedy in focus

Perspective is a very valuable thing. It, along with context, are two of the tools writers use to ...

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Republican majority has been bad for Alabama

Last week, Speaker Mike Hubbard promised that the Republicans would be “bolder” if they kept the supermajority after ...

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Are we winning the war?

The 13th anniversary of Sept. 11 is fast approaching and the question has to be, where are we ...

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Don’t forget that God can do anything

Most of us are quick to say; “I have faith in God.” When the discussion continues, the usual ...

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Getting to know our area stars

If you’re a true southerner, then you know just how serious football can be to us Alabamians. Therefore, ...

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Reflecting on my year in Selma

I knew this day would come, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Saturday afternoon, I will set my ...

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