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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 ...
Adam Powell, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal
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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
Breaking News
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
Obituaries
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 ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:50 pm
Obituaries
Earnest Harrison
Earnest Harrison, 62, resident of Cedar Crest Nursing Facility passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Cedar Crest Montgomery. Graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:49 pm
Obituaries
Martha F. Boutwell
Mrs. Martha F. Boutwell, the wife of Thomas Boutwell of Valley Grande, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home. She was born ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:49 pm
Obituaries
Annie L. Oliver
Ms. Annie L. Oliver, 86, of Selma, AL passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. Graveside services have been planned for Saturday, February 20, 2021 ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:49 pm
Obituaries
Calvin Young, Sr.
Mr. Calvin Young, Sr., 59, of Houston Texas, formerly of Dallas County, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. Funeral arrangements will be announced at ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:47 pm
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UAB to hold sanitation health studies in region
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will be hosting a series of sanitation health studies in the region over the coming weeks looking at ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 1:05 pm
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Hill resigns post as president of Selma University
After roughly eight months on the job, Selma University President Eddie Hill is stepping down at the end of the month, leaving the beleaguered university ...
by Adam Powell, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 1:05 pm
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ALDOT: Roads, bridges ‘hazardous’ through Wednesday
A thin layer of snow doused chunks of the state Tuesday morning and Selma was no exception – trickles of the powdery winter mix could ...