Story archive for January 2008
Friday, Feb. 1
- Black History Month celebrated with crafts
- Mayor says a chief will be named Wednesday
- Selma High band trip cancellation causes stir
- BREAKING NEWS: Family says documents forged
- BREAKING NEWS: The Selma High School band trip has been approved
- Dr. Ron Paul understands the economy better than others
- Trojans set to play Lowndes for area title
- Bobcats roll to win over A.L. Johnson
- Southern Union gives Wallace double dose of disappointment
- Senators in position to win area tournaments
- Poets write off Saints
- Lowndes Academy wins area title
- Children must have discipline
- Obituaries for Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
- Martin Middle School student wins spelling bee
- Allen announces candidacy for city council presidents seat
Thursday, Jan. 31
- Congratulations to our teams in area weekend tourneys
- John McCain would make best GOP presidential candidate
- ABI investigation over, report released
- No chief named
- Seven plead guilty
- Fights break out at local schools, deputies respond
- Questionsraised by ABI probe
Wednesday, Jan. 30
- School board appreciation
- Bobcats take season's last road contest
- Lady Trojans end season with victory
- Lady Bears end regular season on top
- Bears down Eagles
- Obituaries for Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
- Area schools get graduation coaches
- Mayors meet on copper thefts
- Mayor to decide new police chief today
- Fights break out at pair of local schools
Tuesday, Jan. 29
- Council agrees, town needs extra security
- Ben Obomanu to speak at C.H.A.T.
- Care acquires Emergystat ambulances
- BREAKING NEWS: Downed power line at Wallace; lights out at Wal-Mart
- Iowans with ties to Alabama seek votes for Sen. Obama
- MMI uses balanced attack, wins
- Interviews for chief to wrap up Wednesday
- C.H.A.T. scores big
- Alabama gets a nod
- Meeting before the meeting
- Obituaries for Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
- Council secures finances
- Family seeks justice in alleged police brutality
- Capital improvements planned for city schools
Monday, Jan. 28
Sunday, Jan. 27
- Remembering Bear Bryant
- Obituaries for Monday, Jan. 28, 2008
- Bumbrey to run for council president
- Take small measures to prevent house fires
- County has increase in influenza
- Local candidates making announcements
- Keith posts win over Wilcox Central
- Jubilee 2008 expected to draw record crowd
- The List:
- Alabama counts:
- The St. James Hotel is back and better than before
- Meadowview Christians girls break Lowndes streak
- Stadium needs aid
- Everyone preparing for long summer
- Obituaries for Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
Saturday, Jan. 26
Friday, Jan. 25
- Community leaders pack Chamber dinner
- Obama coming to state
- Care Ambulance sole transport provider
- Politicians make themselves accessible when campaigning
- Hatch takes big win over A.L. Johnson
- Judson Eagles take wind out of Tornadoes' sails
- Selma boys overpower Panthers
- Saints deal wicked hand
- We have so much to offer if well work hard at it
- Obituaries for Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
- Bush Hog renovations on schedule
Thursday, Jan. 24
- Democracy Defense League working to prevent voter fraud
- Bond issue affects recreation
- BREAKING NEWS: Secret Service in town; candidate not revealed
- Cahaba Hospice volunteer gives back for friends
- Back to business
- Rosa Parks: Much more than a woman on a city bus
- Obituaries for Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
- Selma High School students spend a day in 'Realville'
Wednesday, Jan. 23
- East Selma wards meet on bond issue
- Obituaries for Wednensday, Jan. 23, 2008
- Questions why interim school superintendent passed over
- Centre for Commerce to hold annual meeting
- Rebels beat Trojans in area contest
- CCA girls knock Sumter off, win area
- Dallas County falters at home against Greenville
- Hornets break away
- Concordia women get hot, win big
- Shopping at home is key to strong economy
- Hisel announces he will run for city council president
- School board members to receive help
Tuesday, Jan. 22
- BREAKING NEWS: Thompson reportedly drops out of race
- MMI gets conference win
- Political season is upon us now
- Why, yes, this newspaper has its own agenda
- Obituaries for Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
- Youth take part in MLK celebration at Tabernacle
- Evans announces his candidacy for mayor
- Community unites at Links-hosted breakfast
- Panelists talk living history
- Locals react to S.C. democratic debate
- COLUMN:
- BREAKING NEWS: Actor Heath Ledger is dead
Monday, Jan. 21
Sunday, Jan. 20
- Hatch finishes area play against Southern Choctaw
- Top people sports fans cant stand
- Lady Hornets put clamps on Devils
- DCHS outruns Devils
- Obituaries for Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
- State help for BOE continues
- Happy Birthday
- City releases names of advisory committee
- Aultman, Trojans stay untouched in area play
- Selma splits with Carver
- Smith, Williams both have double-doubles for Marion
Saturday, Jan. 19
- Wise named director of sales and marketing
- Three BankTrust offices acquired by West Alabama
- Man awaits sentencing in murder case
- Council: No pay raise for the mayor
- Grocers report locals stocking up
- Civil Rights foot soldier speaks of march with Dr. King
- Raise seems inappropriate right now
- Obituary for Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
- WEATHER UPDATE RECEIVED AT 7:30 a.m. MORE UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE DAY
- Game cancellations/postponements
- Manhood isnt measured by power over your children
- Road closings few; crews preparing for freeze this evening
- Closings
- Road Closings
- WEATHER UPDATES
- SNOWFALL AMOUNTS
Friday, Jan. 18
- WEATHER UPDATE RECEIVED AT 10:30 P.M. FROM E911...WATCH HERE FOR THE LATEST IN WEATHER NEWS
- Faith as an important part of selecting the next President
- WEATHER ALERT:
- New board members decline to vote
- City BOE picks firms for repairs
- MADD Alabama speaks to area teens
- Selma man pleads guilty to kidnapping
- Time to hire a new city police chief
- On the campaign trail in the South
- Hornets beat Devils from long range
- Dallas County girls withstand Maplesville
- R.C. Hatch beats Southern Choctaw
- Back in action
- Maplesville girls still in slump, boys win
- Meadowview girls take win over Autauga
Thursday, Jan. 17
- Bond issue well-timed to help in reelection of Mayor Perkins
- Miller taking swing at the Majors
- Public forums need public meeting sites
- Welcome to Selma, DayStop service
- Obituaries for Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
- Deadline extended for oratorical contest
- Man could draw 10 to 20 years in shooting
- School Board must make decision soon
- Mayor urged to name chief, search continues
Wednesday, Jan. 16
- Jaguars run away from Hornets
- Red Devils Win Regional Rivalry game
- Lady Mustangs Take Win at Maplesville
- Meadowview girls slam Open Door
- CCA beats Cornerstone
- Morgan Academy gets by Taylor Road
- Lady Rams trounces Linden
- Rams batter their way past Patriots
- Dallas County denies Wilcox-Central
Tuesday, Jan. 15
- Obituaries for Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
- A full slate on the school board means progress
- Council needs lessons from Miss Manners
- Obituaries for Jan. 15, 2008
- DayJet touches down in Selma
- Mayor talks about bond issue
- Edgewood receives honor
- Junior Miss preps for state pageant
- Arts Revive hosts a who-done-it
- Council fills city school board seats
- Sen. Shelby speaks on Alabamas growth
- Glam Odyssey
Monday, Jan. 14
- Breaking boards for hope
- Obituaries for Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
- Teachers to attend workshop
- CCA girls keep growing, winning
- Stab wound might have caused death
- Volunteer will be missed
Sunday, Jan. 13
- Southside takes area victories over Trinity
- Tigers down Bears
- Keith falls short in tilt with Tigers
- Obituaries for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
- Law enforcement officers deliver baby
- DayJet coming to Craig Field
- Obama supporters talk about poll watching
- Trojans roll in win
- Senators beat Eagles
- Bobcats beat Indians in road contest
- CCA beats Rebels, improves in area
- CCA girls keep on winning
Friday, Jan. 11
- SKYWARN storm spotter classes offered
- Local school board members get a nod of appreciation
- Southall enjoying rise to top
- St. James rehab may lead the way
- Obituaries for Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
- Pit Stop robbery still under investigation
- Bad weather in this area
- Thursday auction sells entire Jones estate
Thursday, Jan. 10
Wednesday, Jan. 9
- BBC documents Kings life
- Meadowview victorious in first area tilt
- Senators beat Hooper by 15 in comeback
- Hatch outlasts Keith in physical contest on road
- Selma dominates Carver
- DCHS takes big win over Autaugaville
- Amy Collins
- CON not necessary anymore
- Reading will help raise score
- Obituaries for Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
- Obituary for Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
- Man will not appeal sentence
- Women to plead in theft case
- Rep. Artur Davis talks responsibility at Judson
- Former political activist stays tuned to presidential hopefuls
- County preps for primary
- Davis speaks on Obama
- Gov. Riley goes to class with Selma students
- BREAKING NEWS: AUTHORITIES SAY SUSPECT CONFESSED TO TOSSING CHILDREN OFF BRIDGE
- Ramada invites guests upon end of three-year renovation project
- Alabama schools make a C
- Parental involvement important
- New innovations at Selma City Schools
- Time rolling around when a lot of candidates will surface
- BREAKING NEWS: QUALITY COUNTS SURVEY IS OUT ABOUT EDUCATION IN U.S.
Tuesday, Jan. 8
- Veteran supports Dr. Ron Paul for president, a conservative
- Local couple wins wedding contest
- Obituaries for Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
- Rehab bill should get approval
- 20 years not enough says victim
- Officials consider extending patrol agreement
- Democrat digs at convention
Monday, Jan. 7
Sunday, Jan. 6
- Waiting on City Hall
- Wonderful world has turned on kids maybe
- Let the light shine in
- Obituaries for Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
- Grief counseling available for Selma High School students
- Methodist Children's Home gets new CEO
- Obama volunteers prepare for primary
- Grammy-nominated rapper visits Selma Mall
- RBC bank planning $1.6 billion merger
- Comedian takes the stage
- SPD safe cash still missing
- Mayors across nation address gun violence
- Supports Ron Paul for president
- Purple and simple
- Saints blow out Lions
- CCA girls beat South Choctaw
- Lady Rams beat Hatch
- Alive at 25: Bobcats keep streak going
- Meadowview boys, Morgan girls take third place
- Meadowview falls to Monroe in final
- Knights fell Senators
Saturday, Jan. 5
Friday, Jan. 4
- Police round up suspects
- CCA takes home games against Sumter
- Lumpkin earns weekly SWAC honors
- Trojans sack Generals
- Guns on campus law needs more thought, time
- Paying for a jury in Ala.
- Obituaries for Jan. 4, 2008
- Man charged with seven counts of forgery
- Cable, internet outage has customers flipping
- New chief may be named by months end
- King Day speaker named for Beloit, Wisc., has Selma ties
- BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court to hear oral arguments Monday
- School board members work hard for the districts students
- COLUMN
Thursday, Jan. 3
- Panthers come back
- Richardson out of superintendent's race
- This is glaucoma month
- Ramada Inn held up
- BREAKING NEWS: IOWA CAUCUSES ABOUT TO START
- BREAKING NEWS: RUDY SKIPS IOWA
- BREAKING NEWS: EDWARDS SAYS HE'S NOT OUT YET
- BREAKING NEWS: OBAMA, HUCKABEE WIN IOWA
- New Year, new bodies
- Rams take one against Panthers
