James Jones, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal

Columnists

JAMES JONES: Good riddance to the 2024 Paris Olympics

The Paris 2024 Olympics are over and nobody is happier than me. From the opening ceremony to the closing event, no coverage on NBC made ... Read more

by James Jones, Sunday, August 18, 2024 4:27 pm

Features

Selma QB Club announces big speaker schedule

The Selma Quarterback Club announced its 2024 list of Monday evening guest speakers. Events are scheduled on Mondays at the George P. Evans Building at ... Read more

by James Jones, Sunday, August 18, 2024 4:19 pm

News

Larry J. Madison

August 5, 2024 Larry J. Madison, a resident of Selma, Alabama passed Monday, August 5, 2024. Graveside services were scheduled for Friday, August 16, 2024, ... Read more

by James Jones, Sunday, August 18, 2024 1:11 pm

News

Community center highlights Valley Grande Council

Property deed restrictions and Community Center bid highlighted the Valley Grande City Council meeting on August 5. The city council made restrictions on putting mobile ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, August 15, 2024 1:00 pm

Editors Pick

Councilman suggests city manager system

Reducing the nine council seats was a main topic at the Selma City Council work session on Thursday night. City Councilman Clay Carmichael proposed a ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, August 12, 2024 2:35 pm

News - Main story

Selma High set guidelines for incoming students

Selma High School first-year principal Dr. Kesia Smith is reminding students and their parents about rules and guidelines for the 2024-25 school year. School starts ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, August 10, 2024 12:18 pm

Sports

Dallas County teams left out of ASWA football poll

By James Jones No Dallas County school is ranked in the preseason Alabama Sports Writers Association high school football rankings released Wednesday. Local residents expect ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, August 10, 2024 12:12 pm

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James Jones: Stough keeping DYW of Dallas County on right path

Demisha Stough is the right person to serve as Chairman of the Distinguished Young Women of Dallas County. Stough’s connection to DYW began during the ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, August 10, 2024 10:04 am

News

Plantersville man wanted for stealing copper and aluminum casing

A Plantersville man is wanted by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office for stealing copper in the community. According to DCSO, Durall Laister, 35, of Plantersville, ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, August 9, 2024 9:29 pm

News - Main story

Britt advanced bill to protect Selma’s historic buildings

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Montgomery, helped the City of Selma receive $850,000 in critical funding on August 2. The six-figure funding, if approved, will come ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, August 9, 2024 10:05 am

News

Selma-Dallas County NACCP branch hosting Freedom Fund Banquet

The Selma-Dallas County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will observe the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, August 9, 2024 10:04 am

News

Arabella names director of rehabilitation

Arabella Health and Wellness of Selma named Dr. Patrice Hardy its new director of rehabilitation. Hardy boasts an impressive resume, including a clinical doctorate of ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, August 9, 2024 9:03 am

Obituaries

William Craig Smith

William Craig Smith was born in Selma, Alabama, to John Randolph and Virginia Thompson Smith on April 22, 1952. He passed away on Monday, July ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, August 8, 2024 10:10 am

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James Jones: Newspaper experience traveled with me to Selma

Two Newspapers influenced my news judgment at the Selma Times-Journal. The Tuscaloosa News and The Biloxi Sun-Herald played huge roles in my 32 years of ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, August 8, 2024 10:05 am

Opinion

Our opinion: We’re rooting for the success of Selma Roots

Selma Roots has a chance to become a successful store in the community for years. Based on the support we witnessed at the August 2 ... Read more

by James Jones, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 10:05 am

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