Obituaries
Estell Smith
Mrs. Estell Smith resident of Marion, passed Nov. 21 at her residence.The funeral service is scheduled for Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. at Morning Star ...
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Sports
Nelson brothers playing college football
Two former brothers and Selma High standouts are playing on the collegiate level. Dion “DJ” Nelson Jr. and DaKaari Nelson are now playing at University ...
by James Jones, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:50 am
News - Main story
Dollar General breaks ground for Plantersville store
Dollar General held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new store in Plantersville earlier this month. Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr., Valley Grande Mayor Wayne Labbe, ...
by James Jones, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:25 am
Columnists
James Jones column: Alabama survives Iron Bowl on “Milroe Miracle”
Last weekend, I said quarterback Jalen Milroe was the key to Alabama winning the Iron Bowl against Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Not only did Milroe ...
by James Jones, Monday, November 27, 2023 7:37 am
Opinion
Our opinion: We’re happy for Gunnar Henderson’s MLB success
The city of Selma could be home to the best infielder in Major League Baseball someday. The future looks bright for Baltimore Orioles Gunnar Henderson, ...
by James Jones, Sunday, November 26, 2023 10:04 am
Sports
Meet The Selma Times-Journal All Dallas County Volleyball team
Dallas County: Madison Hood and Keyonna McGhee. Ellwood Christian: Latavia Williams Keith: Aniya Richardson and Jakayla Moore. Morgan Academy: Emme Albritton, Lydia Smitherman, Hadley Verhoff. ...
by James Jones, Saturday, November 25, 2023 5:04 am
Sports
Fancher named Times-Journal volleyball coach of the year
Ashley Fancher was in a different position last year. She was an assistant coach on the Meadowview Christian School volleyball team. Not only was Fancher ...
by James Jones, Saturday, November 25, 2023 4:56 am
Sports
Albritton named volleyball player of year
Emme Albritton continued a volleyball tradition at Morgan Academy this season. Albritton is The Selma Times-Journal’s volleyball player of the year, becoming the third Lady ...
by James Jones, Saturday, November 25, 2023 4:00 am
Breaking News
Selma man charged with evidence tech murder
A Selma man was arrested and charged with capital murder on Nov. 22 in the death of Selma Police Department (SPD) evidence technician Jamyron Hope. ...
by James Jones, Friday, November 24, 2023 4:04 pm
Columnists
James Jones column: Iron Bowl provides drama at Auburn
Strange things usually happen when Auburn hosts the Iron Bowl showdown against Alabama at Jordan-Hare Stadium, The eighth-ranked Crimson Tide may be a double-digit favorite, ...
by James Jones, Friday, November 24, 2023 7:58 am
News - Main story
Order of Eastern Star donates check to Selma University
The Order of Eastern Star (OES)Salem Pride Chapter #509 in Orrville donated $1,000 to Selma University for scholarships last week. Members Linda Lowery, Benjamin and ...
by James Jones, Friday, November 24, 2023 5:01 am
News
Agape Community Health Fair
Agape Community Economic Development, Inc. recently held its annual Health Fair. Over 150 people and more than a dozen vendors attended the fair held at ...
by James Jones, Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:57 am
Sports
Meadowview repeats as AISA JV Volleyball champions
The Meadowview Christian School (MCS) Junior Varsity Volleyball team repeated as AISA State Champions this year. The Lady Trojans went 22-1 under head coach Ashley ...
by James Jones, Thursday, November 23, 2023 5:54 am
Obituaries
Jerome Williams
Mr. Jerome Williams, 54, of Pensacola, formerly of Selma, passed away on Nov. 15. Funeral services have been scheduled for Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. ...
by James Jones, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 3:43 pm
Obituaries
Willie George Morgan, Sr.
Mr. Willie George Morgan, Sr. of Selma, passed Nov. 14. Funeral service will be held Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. from Morning Star Baptist Church, ...