James Jones, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal

Sports

Henderson closing rookie of year

Former Morgan Academy shortstop Gunnar Henderson continues to close in on the American League Rookie of the Year Award. Henderson enters this week hitting .2560 ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, September 25, 2023 9:00 am

Sports

Eli Gold to speak Tuesday at Selma Quarterback Club

For the second time in three years, Alabama football Radio announcer Eli Gold will be speaking to the Selma Quarterback Club. Gold will speak to ... Read more

by James Jones, Monday, September 25, 2023 4:16 am

News

Council considers film application, Treasurer’s duties

A film application from a Los Angeles company and the City Treasurer’s job description took center stage during the Selma City Council work session on ... Read more

by James Jones, Sunday, September 24, 2023 7:14 am

News - Main story

Author Patti Callahan Henry opens Lunch at Library series

New York Times Best-selling Author Patti Callahan Henry opened the Selma and Dallas County Public Library’s Lunch at the Library series for 2023. On Thursday, ... Read more

by James Jones, Sunday, September 24, 2023 5:40 am

News - Main story

Johnson honored at Governor’s conference

Selma native Candace Johnson was honored for her work with the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development (UACED) at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism ... Read more

by James Jones, Sunday, September 24, 2023 5:37 am

Opinion

Our opinion: Budget passing good for Valley Grande

Valley Grande is the first city in Dallas County to approve its Fiscal Year Budget for 2024. We applaud Mayor Wayne Labbe, Council members Sara ... Read more

by James Jones, Sunday, September 24, 2023 5:00 am

Faith

Sharing your spiritual gifts

By Dunfold Cole As a child growing up, we attended worship services at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Montgomery. When arriving at church on Sunday ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, September 23, 2023 11:23 am

News

Hymn sing to ring rafters of historic church

By Christine Weerts Special to The Selma Times-Journal A historic church that has been silent for over a decade will be filled with music at 4 ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, September 23, 2023 7:05 am

News

Selma to honor murder victims Monday

The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office of Robert  Turner Jr. and the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation (SCNTR) will co-host the National Day ... Read more

by James Jones, Saturday, September 23, 2023 5:34 am

Sports

Southside drops heartbreaker to No. 3 St. James

The Region 3, Class 3A showdown between Southside and defending state champion St. James was a high-scoring contest. In the end, St. James prevailed 49-48 ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, September 22, 2023 11:41 pm

Sports

Prep Roundup: Keith clobbers Marengo, Morgan Academy, Selma fall

Keith remained in the chase for a Region 3, Class 1A championship on Friday night. Keith 38, Marengo 8:  The Bears (4-1, 2-1) prevailed in ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, September 22, 2023 11:40 pm

News

Dallas County remembers Dr. William Deavor

Dr. William Deavor will always be remembered in Selma for his endless devotion to patients, family, and friends. Deavor, who passed away Aug. 22, leaves ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, September 22, 2023 9:38 am

News - Main story

Actor Danny Glover enjoyed visit to Selma

Actor Danny Glover indicated he enjoyed his visit to Selma last weekend. Glover spoke at Unity Day last Friday at R.B.  Hudson Steam Academy to ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, September 22, 2023 5:25 am

Columnists

James Jones column: Alabama football stays in spotlight

Talk about the University of Alabama football team has gone past Dallas County and across the state. The Crimson Tide is now the talk of ... Read more

by James Jones, Friday, September 22, 2023 5:13 am

News - Main story

Valley Grande City Council approves Budget

The Valley Grande City Council approved its $1.3 million budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year on Monday. Two weeks before the fiscal year begins on ... Read more

by James Jones, Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:20 am

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