James Jones, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal

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Former interim Selma Fire Chief arrested Friday

Former interim Selma Fire Chief Franklin Edwards was arrested on Friday and charged with first-degree theft of property, according to the Alabama State Fire Marshal ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, July 26, 2024 8:12 pm

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Meadowview Elementary teacher receives Presidential Lifetime Award

Rita Carmichael received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her accomplishments as a Meadowview Elementary School teacher and member of Gospel Tabernacle Church of God ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, July 26, 2024 10:05 am

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Selma City Council discusses Dallas Academy bid, business ordinance

The Selma City Council discussed the bid for the purchase of the Dallas Academy building at Tuesday night’s Council meeting. Lanthan Development and Envictus Development ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, July 26, 2024 10:05 am

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James Jones: President Biden, who visited Selma in 2023, won’t seek re-election

A U.S. President continues to bring a historic milestone into my life. In a move that shocked no one, President Joe Biden announced Sunday that ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:07 am

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Big 10 Conference makes annual visit to Selma

The Big 10 Conference made its annual trip to Selma on July 13. Athletes in various sports visited the First Baptist Church, hearing speeches from ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:02 am

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Hampton named Board of Trustees chair at Stillman College

Joe Hampton is the new chair of the board of trustees at Stillman College.  Hampton, president of Spire Energy for Alabama and Mississippi, graduated from ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, July 25, 2024 9:59 am

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Freeze: Wright, offensive line ‘should be good’

By James Jones and Brent Maze Auburn offensive guard and Selma native Jeremiah Wright was mentioned at the SEC Football Media Days in Dallas on ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:07 am

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HaVon returns to Selma on August 9

When singer Asher HaVon performed at the Selma Amphitheatre on June 22, he vowed to quickly return.  The winner of The Voice Season 25 will ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:04 am

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Hampton named Board of Trustees chair at Stillman College

Joe Hampton is the new chair of the board of trustees at Stillman College.  Hampton, president of Spire Energy for Alabama and Mississippi, graduated from ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 11:03 am

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Local Alpha Phi Alpha chapter donates to March of Dimes

The Delta Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently donated to the March of Dimes.  The Black Belt Alphas donated $1,000 to ... Read more

by James Jones, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 10:57 am

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James Jones: Turning down drugs was great move

A few months away from entering high school 40 years ago, I was presented with an opportunity to do drugs.  I was playing summer baseball ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, July 22, 2024 10:05 am

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Valley Grande moves closer to filling vacant council seat

Two former Valley Grande City Council members are under consideration to fill a vacant council seat that was occupied by Bruce Hughes, who died June ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, July 22, 2024 10:05 am

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Gospel Tabernacle completes summer camp program

One hundred twenty-five students completed the summer camp program at Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ on Thursday. Gospel Tabernacle COGIC partnered with the ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, July 22, 2024 10:03 am

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Sewell, Dallas County Democrat Chairman react to President Biden’s withdrawal from election

U.S. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma and Dallas County Democratic Chairman Collins Pettaway III react to President Joe Biden withdrawing from the U.S. Presidential race ... Read more

by James Jones, Sunday, July 21, 2024 3:40 pm

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Ex-Selma resident named vice president at Marion Community Bank

A former Selma resident was named vice president and community banker at Marion Community Bank.  Steve Frazer, formerly of the Frazer Group and the brother ... Read more

by James Jones, Sunday, July 21, 2024 10:05 am

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