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Council takes up property tax increase
The Selma City Council will move forward with planning public hearings on a possible property tax increase despite not all council members supporting the idea.
Justin Averette, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal
News
Little warmer but freezing temperatures hang around at night
Anyone outside Tuesday morning knows it was cold. But how cold was it?
by Justin Averette, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 7:18 pm
News
Icy spots possible Sunday morning, followed by brutally cold weather for first week of 2018
There is a chance of some icy road conditions Sunday, which will be followed by some of the coldest weather in recent memory.
by Justin Averette, Saturday, December 30, 2017 12:22 pm
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YEAR IN REVIEW: All Stars win Dixie World Series; St. James Hotel boarded up; Selma Schools superintendent hired
Through Saturday, the Times-Journal will be looking back at the top stories of 2017. Here’s a look at memorable stories from July-September. TEEN CHARGED WITH ...
by Justin Averette, Thursday, December 28, 2017 6:43 pm
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Evidence tech arrested for theft, Chestnut wins House seat, credit union taken over
Through Saturday, the Times-Journal will be looking back at the top stories of 2017. Here’s a look at memorable stories from April-June.
by Justin Averette, Wednesday, December 27, 2017 6:42 pm
News
YEAR IN REVIEW: Jubilee, Battle fight city fees, Collier named police chief, Facebook CEO visits
Through Saturday, the Times-Journal will be looking back at the top stories of 2017. Here’s a look at memorable stories from January-March.
by Justin Averette, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 8:43 pm
News
Jobless rate hits record low in state
Alabama recorded a record low unemployment rate of 3.5 percent in November.
by Justin Averette, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 8:37 pm
News
ATF offers reward in theft of guns from Linden store
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a reward for information about the theft of guns from an Ace Hardware in ...
by Justin Averette, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 8:34 pm
News
Murray to step down at YMCA CEO after four years
YMCA CEO Ann Murray has decided to step down at the end of the month after four years at the organization’s helm.
by Justin Averette, Monday, December 25, 2017 5:44 pm
News
Redevelopment authority works to sell or lease St. James
The Selma City Council has agreed to lease the St. James Hotel to the Selma Redevelopment Authority.
by Justin Averette, Monday, December 25, 2017 5:42 pm
Business
Two local businesses honored by state business council
The Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama and the Business Council of Alabama recently announced the three “Alabama Small Business of the Year” and “Emerging ...
by Justin Averette, Friday, December 15, 2017 7:22 pm
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Council members want to fund bonuses but mayor says money isn’t there
Selma Mayor Darrio Melton said the city doesn’t have enough money to pay city employees one-time raises this year.
by Justin Averette, Monday, December 4, 2017 8:59 pm
News
PHOTOS: Santa visits, World Series baseball champs get rings
Santa and other special guests were on hand in Selma on Saturday for the annual Selma Christmas Parade.
by Justin Averette, Saturday, December 2, 2017 3:27 pm
News
Council rescinds motion supporting sales tax increase
The Selma City Council is abandoning the idea of raising sales tax — at least in the near future.
by Justin Averette, Thursday, November 30, 2017 7:45 pm
Lifestyles
Artisans’ Fair offers something for everyone
This Saturday’s seventh annual Artisans’ Fair at Sturdivant Hall will offer people the chance to do their Christmas shopping close to home.