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County sees another increase in weekly claims
According to weekly first-time jobless claims numbers released by the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Thursday, Dallas County saw an additional 30 people added to ...
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ADPH steps up rural vaccination efforts
As the nation marks one year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which more than half a million Americans have died, Alabama is ...
by Adam Powell, Thursday, March 11, 2021 1:10 pm
Obituaries
Micheal Anthony Williams
Micheal Anthony Williams, 63, resident of Selma,. passed away on March 3, 2021. Service details are incomplete but will be announced at a later date ...
by Adam Powell, Thursday, March 4, 2021 2:48 pm
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Earlene Mitchell
Ms. Earlene Mitchell, 104, of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Lewis Brothers ...
by Adam Powell, Thursday, March 4, 2021 2:35 pm
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Biden to attend Unity Breakfast virtually
According to a press release from the Selma to Montgomery March Anniversary Commemoration Foundation, U.S. President Joe Biden will attend this year’s Martin and Coretta ...
by Adam Powell, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:20 pm
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When ‘the poor’ become a talking point
Full disclosure: I am an unrepentant supporter of legalized gambling in Alabama – not because of all of the funding it would generate for education ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:36 pm
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VRMC gearing up for second vaccination clinic next week
Vaughan Regional Medical Center (VRMC) will host its next COVID-19 vaccination clinic Monday, March 8, through Wednesday, March 10, at Bloch Park between 8 a.m. ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:32 pm
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Weekly claims hit lowest level this year in Dallas County
According to weekly unemployment figures released by the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) this week, Dallas County saw 105 first-time jobless claims filed last week ...
by Adam Powell, Friday, February 26, 2021 1:41 pm
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Alabama Power enhancing infrastructure in Selma
For the past few weeks, Alabama Power crews have been visible throughout downtown Selma as they work to convert substations and install automated devices as ...
by Adam Powell, Friday, February 26, 2021 1:41 pm
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Selma native gears up for first solo photography show
Beginning Sunday, Feb. 28, the Selma Art Guild will play host to the work of Selma native and photographer Ronald Ellis Nutt, whose local show ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:11 pm
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State now reporting over 20 cases of UK variant
According to a Monday update for the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the COVID-19 variant first found in the U.K. – B117 – has ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:09 pm
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Vaccine clinic moved to WCCS
Due to weather conditions, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Wednesday afternoon that the COVID-19 vaccination clinic slated for Bloch Park on Thursday, ...
by Adam Powell, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:51 pm
Obituaries
Michael Anthony Towns
Michael Anthony Towns, 62, resident of Sardis, passed away January 31, 2021 in Montgomery, . Graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2021, 2:00pm ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:52 pm
Obituaries
Alonzo Stewart
Mr. Alonzo Stewart, 84, resident of Selma, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Vaughan Regional. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Randall Miller ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:50 pm
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Regina R. Effinger
Ms. Regina R. Effinger, 55, resident of Selma, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 in Selma. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Randall Miller ...