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The Selma Times JournalProgress made to Dallas County JailThe Dallas County Jail continues to get rebuilt. The Jan. 12, 2023, EF-2 tornado severely damaged the jail, tearing off the roof and destroying the interior. Over 120 inmates were relocated to Perry County and Limestone County. The Dallas County Commission often discusses the jail at its monthly meeting and gets reports from Sheriff Mike […]The post Progress made to Dallas County Jail appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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UPI NewsSouthern Baptists reject ban on women pastors, elect new presidentThe Southern Baptist Convention on Wednesday voted against a proposed church constitutional amendment to restrict women serving in pastoral capacities and elected a new president.
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The Selma Times JournalSHA hosts event to help ‘shift culture’The Selma Housing Authority educated residents in George Washington Carver Homes about the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Initiative on June 7. SHA executive director Kennard Randolph said the purpose of the event was getting GWC residents to learn about the initiative and embrace the opportunity. “We want to help our GWC residents to understand the […]The post SHA hosts event to help ‘shift culture’ appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalSummer Art Camp will get underway soonSummer Art Camp will be held in two different sections: June 17-21 and July 15-19. Times for both sections will be Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, 9 .a.m.-noon. Lunch and snacks will be included. The fee for the entire week will be $150 per child, and enrollment is first come first serve. Kids […]The post Summer Art Camp will get underway soon appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalValley Grande Clerk announces resignationThe resignation of Town Clerk/Treasurer Kim Harris highlighted the Valley Grande City Council meeting on June 3. Wanda Champion was approved by the council to succeed Harris, who will appear at city office three times a week until starting her job in August. Harris began working in Valley Grande in 2018 when Matt Dobbs was […]The post Valley Grande Clerk announces resignation appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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Selma mayor names interim police chiefSelma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., has named an interim police chief while the status of suspended police chief Kenta Fulford is determined. Perkins has named Johnathan Cole. Cole works for the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office as chief investigator and assistant chief. Perkins put Fulford on paid administrative leave in...Selma, AL7 days ago
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More troopers are set to hit Alabama roadways and waterwaysFrom the Action 8 West Alabama Newsroom — More law enforcement officers will be patrolling Alabama’s highways and waterways keeping people safe and saving lives. Twenty-five new state troopers joined the ranks of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Friday morning in Selma. It’s ALEA’s first class of new...Selma, AL6 days ago
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The Lowndes SignalWhite Hall hosts Lowndes County Juneteenth CelebrationGrowing up in Lowndes County, Teresa Nettles learned little about the area’s pivotal role in the civil rights movement. That’s why she and other organizers of the Lowndes County Juneteenth Celebration are planning an fun and informative event aimed at honoring the past, celebrating progress and building on the promise of freedom for all. “In […]
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The Selma Times JournalTwo Dallas County kids earn Alexis Hunter scholarshipsKeith’s Tommy Tisdale III and Camryn Chaney of Selma picked up one last gift after their high school graduations. Tisdale and Chaney each received the Alexis Hunter Scholarships at a Selma City Council meeting last month. They were presented the $500 scholarship by JoAnn Hunter-Walker and Selma City Councilwoman Jannie Thomas. The scholarship is named […]The post Two Dallas County kids earn Alexis Hunter scholarships appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalSelma City Schools adds two SRO officersSelma City Schools announced the hiring of Gregory Johnson and Jamie Martin as school resource officers on May 29. The partnership is between the Selma Police Department and the SCS. The SRO officers will work curtail crime in the areas where schools are. “I am thrilled to return home and contribute to making the Selma […]The post Selma City Schools adds two SRO officers appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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Tornado repairs begin at Dallas County jailSELMA, Ala. (WSFA) - Nearly a year and a half after a tornado hit the area, rebuilding has begun at the Dallas County jail. The January 2023 tornado that ripped through a third of Selma tore the roof of the jail and destroyed the interior, forcing the sheriff to relocate at least 130 inmates.Selma, AL9 days ago
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The Selma Times JournalSelma Links closes gap after high schoolBy Staff Reports The Selma (AL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated recently partnered with area schools as part of their Integrated Program led by the Services to Youth Facet under the leadership of LaShauna Taylor and Phenicia Nunn. The program “Closing the Gap for Success after High School” is designed to prepare young people to […]The post Selma Links closes gap after high school appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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Houston HeraldAccident at Cabool claims two FridayTwo persons were killed Friday afternoon in an accident at Cabool. The post Accident at Cabool claims two Friday appeared first on Houston Herald.
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AL.comUpdate: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Dallas County early Wednesday eveningAn updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 4:11 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. for Dallas County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:11 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Dallas County Horse Arena, or near...
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AL.comHistoric Alabama barbecue restaurant reopening in new buildingA year after closing, Lannie’s Bar-B-Q Spot, a Selma institution and one of the oldest barbecue restaurants in Alabama, is reopening in a new and bigger home in the same neighborhood where the business began about 80 years ago. Lannie’s, which closed last June, will open the doors to...
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