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Patrons at the public library enjoyed the petting zoo.

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Fun at the public library

The summer program at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library is underway.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension Service has tips on purchasing food safely from farmers markets. | Submitted Photo

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Extension Service: Enjoying farmers market safely

Visiting farmers markets is a fantastic way to access fresh, locally grown foods while supporting small farms and ...

Brittney S Houser

Election 2025

Brittney S Houser announces candidacy for District 4 School Board Member

Selma entrepreneur, community change-maker, and HR business partner Brittney S. Houser is proud to announce her candidacy for ...

The 2025 season will be the second year of the Kalen DeBoer era at the University of Alabama. The Tide finished 9-4 last season. | Brent Maze, The Selma Times-Journal

Alabama Sports

Dallas Wilcox Bama Club offers chance to win Tide football tickets

The Dallas Wilcox Bama Club is holding its annual fundraiser throughout the summer where participants can purchase entries ...

News

Moms Matter Listening Session set for Selma

On June 21 at noon, the ACLU of Alabama is hosting the Moms Matter Listening Sessions in Selma.

A resident enjoys Jazz on the Grazz at Phoenix Park on June 14. | Mike Cadicamo, Special to The Selma Times Journal

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Jazz on the Grazz brings music downtown

The annual Jazz on the Grazz festival was held on Saturday in downtown Selma.

A demonstrator at the “No Kings” rally wears a “Respect My Constitution sign.

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Selma participates in ‘No Kings’ rally

Selma was one of the 2,100 sites that held a rally on Saturday with the theme “No Kings.”

Jerria Martin, executive director of Drug Free Communities of Dallas County, presents awards to the Dallas County Commission for their support over the last year. | Brent Maze, The Selma Times-Journal

News

Dallas County applying for $19M in grants

The Dallas County Commission is applying for seven different grants that range from housing improvements and watershed improvements ...

Community Calendar

News

Community Calendar for June 18

New Bridge Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating their 138th Church Anniversary on Sunday, June 22, at 1 ...

WoodmenLife presents a gift to the officers and employees of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department. | Brent Maze, The Selma Times Journal

Lifestyles

WoodmenLife gives donation to DCSO

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office got a big thank you from a local organization on June 9, as WoodmenLife ...

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Fourth annual Juneteenth set for Thursday

Foot Soldiers Park will be hosting its fourth annual Juneteenth Festival on Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. ...

Selma Reading Scores

Education

90% of Selma third graders pass reading assessment

The Alabama Department of Education recently released data for the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program for reading in second ...

Selma City school Board

Education

Selma City School Board tables raise for CSFO

The Selma City School Board will revisit a potential raise for Chief Schools Financial Officer Grindal Harris at ...

Time for Lunch

News

Time for Lunch?

When the lunch hour rolls around in downtown Selma, you have eight options to choose from. They range ...

JROTC Cadet Shelby Brown from Selma High School

Education

JROTC cadet receives award from American Legion

American Legion Post #324 recently announced a recipient of their 2025 certificates of achievement for a JROTC cadet ...

Johnny Moss III

Election 2025

Johnny Moss III has qualified for Mayor of Selma race

Johnny Moss III has qualified to run for the office of the Mayor of Selma. Moss previously announced his ...

Dean Kelly, author of Meet Me at the Cross, is minister at Highland Home Church of Christ.

Faith

Meet Me At The Cross: Three Words

“Lazarus come forth!” (John 11:43). 

Faith

R.A. Mathews: What is it that you need?

She felt very, very special. I'll call her Ruby. 

Faith

Bishop: All true giftings and talents originate from God Himself

It’s amazing how many people — Christians and non-Christians alike — don’t understand the true source of their ...

On hand for the presentation were, from left, Commissioner Curtis Williams, Jerolene Williams, Sgt. Vivian Hunter, SaKiyah Bonner, Sgt. Tracy Sanders and Sheriff Mike Granthum. | Brent Maze, The Selma Times Journal 

Faith

Ministry gives inmates Father’s Day gifts

Matthew 25:36c states, “I was in prison, and ye came unto me.” One local ministry is taking that ...