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Two teenagers arrested and charged, one more wanted
Two Selma teenagers have been arrested by the Selma Police Department for allegedly robbing parishioners outside of a Selma church Sunday morning, and another teenager ...
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Rib-off rocks Water Avenue
Barbecue ribs and chicken were aplenty Saturday afternoon on Water Avenue for the Blackbelt Benefit Group’s eighth annual Rockin’ Rib-off. Thirteen teams lined up on ...
by Blake Deshazo, Saturday, April 7, 2018 6:58 pm
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Old bricks from Water Avenue serve new purpose for Old Depot Museum
Baker King and fellow members of Boy Scouts Troop 46 have given the old bricks that once lined Water Avenue a new purpose. Last Saturday, ...
by Blake Deshazo, Friday, April 6, 2018 9:06 pm
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Rev. F.D. Reese remembered
The loss of the Frederick D. Reese, known by many as just F.D., will be felt across the nation. Reese, who was born Nov. 28, ...
by Blake Deshazo, Thursday, April 5, 2018 10:27 pm
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Reese’s leadership helped change nation
Frederick Douglas Reese, a quiet but determined leader of the voting rights movement in Selma, passed away Thursday in Atlanta at the age of 88. ...
by Blake Deshazo, Thursday, April 5, 2018 10:27 pm
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Civil rights icon F.D. Reese passes away at 88
Civil rights icon Dr. Frederick D. Reese has died. Reese was 88 years old. His family confirmed his passing Thursday afternoon in Atlanta, Georgia. Reese ...
by Blake Deshazo, Thursday, April 5, 2018 4:15 pm
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Murder awareness day
A group of people joined hands and prayed together Wednesday afternoon in front of Selma City Hall to bring attention to National Murder Awareness Day ...
by Blake Deshazo, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 9:12 pm
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High-speed chase suspect shot by police released from hospital
A 21-year-old man that was shot by Selma police Monday afternoon after a high-speed chase has been released from the hospital. Capt. Jason Roberts with ...
by Blake Deshazo, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10:44 pm
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F.D. Reese, Jawana Jackson share memories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 50 years ago today on April 4, 1968, while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in ...
by Blake Deshazo, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10:35 pm
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Attacks on officers believed to be retaliation
Multiple attacks on Selma police officers over the weekend are believed to be in response to a drug trafficking arrest, according to Selma Police Chief ...
by Blake Deshazo, Monday, April 2, 2018 9:57 pm
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UPDATED: Suspect shot by Selma police officer as high-speed chase comes to an end
An investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving a Selma police officer is underway after a high-speed chase ended with gunfire Monday afternoon. According to Sgt. ...
by Blake Deshazo, Monday, April 2, 2018 5:22 pm
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STOVER: Power of Jesus Christ’s resurrection
By Larry Stover | Stover lives in Valley Grande and is pastor at Praise Park Ministries Church of the Nazarene The Apostle Paul wrote to ...
by Blake Deshazo, Saturday, March 31, 2018 10:27 pm
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Congresswoman Sewell supports fight against crime
Congresswoman Terri Sewell pledged her support to help fight crime in Selma and Dallas County Thursday during a joint press conference with Dallas County District ...
by Blake Deshazo, Saturday, March 31, 2018 10:25 pm
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Officers pinned down by gunfire at GWC
Multiple Selma police officers were pinned down by heavy gunfire Friday night at George Washington Carver Homes. According to Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier, patrol ...
by Blake Deshazo, Saturday, March 31, 2018 10:16 pm
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Bush Hog puts dent in city’s capital needs
Bush Hog Inc. helped put a dent in the city’s list of capital equipment needs Thursday when the Selma born and bred company delivered four ...