Asaad Abdullah, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal

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Selma acknowledges tornado anniversary 

On Jan. 12, 2023, a storm roared through Selma and Dallas County, carving a path of destruction that shattered many families’ lives. That devastation gave ... Read more

by Asaad Abdullah, Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:25 pm

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Selma City Schools to address absentee issue in 2024

Selma City Schools experienced a decline in all scoring facets of the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) report card in December, with the exception ... Read more

by Asaad Abdullah, Friday, January 19, 2024 12:08 pm

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Long awaiting trial for baby shower shooting

Aaron McKinley, a respected figure in the Dallas County community and former educator, faced an unexpected turn of events while attending a baby shower at ... Read more

by Asaad Abdullah, Thursday, January 11, 2024 9:01 pm

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2024 Bridge Crossing Jubilee Event Schedule

This year’s Bridge Crossing Jubilee marks the 59th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery March. The reenactment pays homage to the transformative civil rights ... Read more

by Asaad Abdullah, Thursday, January 11, 2024 6:45 pm

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Ellwood receives GEER II grant funding

Ellwood Christian Academy has applied for a grant through Governor Kay Ivey’s Emergency Education Relief II Fund (GEER II), receiving $408,000 in assistance towards the ... Read more

by Asaad Abdullah, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 4:08 pm

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The Perfect Christmas Gift

Krystal Hardy-Allen was only 8 years-old when she made a declaration while working on a school classroom assignment, and decided she would one day purchase ... Read more

by Asaad Abdullah, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 4:06 pm

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Selma Marina to re-open soon

The Selma Marina’s makeover was initially announced in August 2022, back and forth discussions within the community regarding project delays centered around the Jan. 12, ... Read more

by Asaad Abdullah, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 4:01 pm

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