James Jones, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal

Sports

Meet the Selma Times Journal basketball coach of year

Coach Marcus Turner has enjoyed his stint at Keith High School. Turner is The Selma Times-Journal boys basketball player of the year. “The award is ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, April 26, 2024 10:19 am

Sports

Meet The Selma Times-Journal basketball player of year

Guard Tommy Tisdale set a unique standard for boys basketball at Keith High School.  Tisdale is named The Selma Times-Journal boys basketball player of the ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, April 26, 2024 10:16 am

Obituaries

Ennis Martin

“A man’s greatness is not measured by his accomplishments, but by the content of his character” Born on August 25, 1979 to his first love, ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, April 26, 2024 8:45 am

News - Main story

Dallas-Wilcox Bama Club will award 17 scholarships in May

The Dallas-Wilcox Bama Club will be awarding 17 scholarships on May 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Seniors in Dallas County and Wilcox ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, April 26, 2024 2:55 am

Sports

Meet The All Dallas County boys basketball team

The Selma Times-Journal’s All-Dallas County boys basketball team is loaded with seniors and underclassmen who can score at will.  The list was compiled after conversations ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:11 pm

News

2 Selma natives honored by University of Alabama

Two Selma natives were honored by the University of Alabama last week. Mary Ousley was inducted into the Mortar Board National Honor Society. Valencia Bryant ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:01 pm

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James Jones: Dallas County boasts strong NFL Draft tradition

Dallas County has a unique connection to the NFL Draft. Over the last 20 years, three local players were selected by NFL teams: Michael Johnson, ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, April 25, 2024 7:00 am

News - Main story

Selma Housing Authority CEO battles for affordable housing on Capitol Hill

Selma Housing Authority president and CEO Kennard Randolph was at Capitol Hill on April 10 with the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. Randolph ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, April 25, 2024 3:33 am

Sports

Websites predict big season for Gunnar Henderson

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is off to a fast start in his second full Major League Baseball season.  Last year’s American League Rookie of ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:38 am

News - Main story

Perkins, Sewell give update on tornado recovery

Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, gave an update of recovery from the Jan. 12, 2023 tornado on Monday at ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:42 am

Sports

Meadowview Christian School, Southside eliminated from baseball playoffs

Meadowview Christian School, John T. Morgan Academy and Southside were the only Dallas County High School baseball teams to make the state playoffs. Morgan Academy ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:35 am

Opinion

Opinion: Morgan Academy builds impressive tennis dynasty under Baxter Stinson

The Morgan Academy tennis team has become an AISA state powerhouse under coach Baxter Stinson. The girls’ championship is the 16th state title and the ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:53 pm

News - Main story

Stewart sponsors State Senate Bill to strengthen Child Labor Laws

State Sen. Robert Stewart, D-Selma, is sponsoring Senate Bill 119 that would strengthen child labor protections if enacted. SB 119 passed the Senate unanimously last ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, April 22, 2024 11:49 am

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James Jones: Dallas County seniors should feel blessed for opportunities

Selma and Dallas County seniors should find themselves incredibly blessed. When seniors graduate from their respective schools, some walk away with scholarship opportunities. Local fraternities, ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, April 22, 2024 11:46 am

News - Main story

Interior Designer speaks at Selma-Dallas County Public Library

Ashley Gilbreath is best known as one of the top interior designers in the Southeast. The Montgomery resident was the guest speaker at the Selma-Dallas ... Read more

by James Jones, Sunday, April 21, 2024 10:06 am

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