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Countdown underway for first day of school

The countdown to the return of school is officially underway. The seven local Dallas County school officially open ...

Editorials

Wannabe Rescued can be supported with weekend sale

This weekend, everyone will have an opportunity to support Wannabe Rescued, a non-profit that is constantly working to ...

Opinion

Annual youth event builds skills for later life

The 11th Annual Youth Conference, hosted by Selma City Councilwoman Angela Benjamin, begins on July 24. This year’s ...

Opinion

Friday meeting first steps in solving homelessness

On Friday, the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation (CNTR) aimed at tackling homelessness in Selma. Among ...

Editorials

This weekend, prepare for big school shopping

It is the time most parents of students anticipate as this weekend will be the annual Tax Free ...

Editorials

Bloom House needs help providing supplies

The Bloom House is embarking on the next service for foster children as they continue their second annual ...

Opinion

SEC Football Media Days always begin and end with Alabama

SEC Football Media Days officially starts Wednesday. That’s when Alabama coach Nick Saban and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will ...

Editorials

Selma Mall slowly gaining activity

With only a few stores left in the Selma Mall, any addition to the space is gladly welcomed. ...

Opinion

Saying goodbye – Long time Selma business to close doors

After over 50 years, Holley True Value will close its doors for the final time on Aug. 5. ...

Opinion

Healthcare ‘crisis’-Jones calls meeting of Black Belt medical leaders

“It’s a crisis,” U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-AL, said to a group of people Friday at Wallace Community ...

Opinion

Fighting robocalls-AARP Alabama, others encourage safety in rise of calls

According to AARP Alabama, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates that nearly 50 percent of the 48 billion ...

Opinion

Nearly $10,000 has been raised for historic temple

Since the last reports that the Temple Mishkan Israel was raising money for renovations, nearly $10,000 have been ...

Opinion

Chat and chew with Dr. Williams

I can hardly believe it’s July already.  Summer is zooming by and Team Selma is actively preparing for the ...

Opinion

Boating safety-Stay safe on the water

Four people were killed over the Fourth of July weekend from either boating crashes or drownings. Being beside ...

Opinion

At work on the Fourth

The Fourth of July is not generally one of the holidays my family reserves for massive celebration – ...

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