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AT&T network outage disrupts services for thousands
Beginning early Thursday morning, thousands of AT&T customers, including many in areas of Butler, Lowndes and Crenshaw County, experienced disruptions in phone services due to ...
Amy Lewis, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal
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Department of Education announces grants for school programs
The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) announced recently the Alabama Summer and Afterschool Program (ASAP) grant. ALSDE officials say the grant is aimed at ...
by Amy Lewis, Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:00 am
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Volunteers load backpacks for Christmas
On Dec. 21, the Pine Glen Community Church at Craig Field hosted a heartwarming Christmas celebration, distributing 200 backpacks filled with gifts to the local ...
by Amy Lewis, Friday, December 29, 2023 2:22 pm
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National Weather Service holds tornado remembrance
The National Weather Service (NPS) will hold an emergency preparedness event Jan. 13 at Arts Revive, remembering the tornado that hit Dallas County on Jan. ...
by Amy Lewis, Friday, December 29, 2023 5:59 am
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Selma Charity League fulfills angel tree wishes in Dallas County
The Selma Charity League (SCL) has been working to make Christmas brighter for children in Dallas County this year. In partnership with the Salvation Army, ...
by Amy Lewis, Thursday, December 28, 2023 2:30 pm
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Hero of the Week–Mallory Lovell
Longtime Meadowview Elementary School teacher Mallory Lovell is the Selma Times-Journal’s Hero of the Week. The Fostoria resident is known for her exceptional commitment to ...
by Amy Lewis, Thursday, December 28, 2023 5:14 am
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Central Alabama Jewish Temples face bomb threat
On Dec 16, six of the seven Jewish temples in Central Alabama received bomb threats necessitating the evacuation and thorough search of each one. Temple ...
by Amy Lewis, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 9:06 pm
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Stewart boosts rural health diabetes program
In a significant stride towards community health, the Rural Health Medical Program (RHMP) received a generous contribution of $25,000 from State Senator Robert Stewart on ...
by Amy Lewis, Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:17 pm
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Community gathering brings Christmas cheer
In a heartwarming display of generosity and community spirit, volunteers from the ladies service organization Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA), the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, and ...
by Amy Lewis, Friday, December 22, 2023 12:15 pm
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Walking America: A journey of hope and connection
In a world often dominated by negativity, Torin and Paige Rouse have embarked on an extraordinary journey, walking through the lower 48 states to spread ...
by Amy Lewis, Friday, December 22, 2023 12:08 pm
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100 Black Men Christmas toy drive
In the spirit of giving and community, the 100 Black Men of Selma hosted their inaugural Christmas Party and toy drive on Dec. 14 at ...
by Amy Lewis, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 3:26 am
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Selma City Schools honor outstanding teachers
In a heartwarming ceremony held at Selma High School Dec. 12, educators from Selma City schools gathered for a special reception to honor the eight ...
by Amy Lewis, Sunday, December 17, 2023 9:38 pm
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Students donate coats to those in need
In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, the Morgan Academy Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) orchestrated a successful coat drive on Wednesday, Dec. ...
by Amy Lewis, Thursday, December 14, 2023 2:45 pm
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Hero of the week: Jeff Harrison
Jeff Harrison, director of the Selma Area Food Bank, is being celebrated as this week’s Selma Times Journal Hero of the week. Born and raised ...
by Amy Lewis, Thursday, December 14, 2023 2:18 pm
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Art Jam takes center stage in Selma
On Friday, Dec. 22, the Black Belt Benefit Group (BBG) is set to host Selma’s annual Art Jam at a fresh venue — AC Reeves ...