News
Council reverses decision on conducting forensic audit
The Selma City Council has reversed course and decided to move forward with a forensic audit of city finances.
Justin Averette, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal - Page 2 of 26
Education
Annual breakfast celebrates connection to agriculture
The connection between farms and cities was celebrated last week during the annual Farm-City Week breakfast at the Central Alabama Farmers Co-op.
by Justin Averette, Monday, November 13, 2017 8:46 pm
News
Mayor: Authority should lead St. James sale
The Selma City Council voted during its meeting last week to keep law firm Gamble, Gamble, Calame and Jones on retainer regarding a possible sale ...
by Justin Averette, Monday, November 13, 2017 8:44 pm
News
All who served honored during annual Veterans Day program
The sounds of the National Anthem, “America the Beautiful,” “God Bless the USA,” and “Taps” played out Saturday at Memorial Stadium to honor those who ...
by Justin Averette, Saturday, November 11, 2017 3:57 pm
News
Council takes up sales and property tax increases
Taxes could be on the rise in Selma.
by Justin Averette, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 7:44 pm
News
One-time raises to be paid — maybe
The Selma City Council voted to fund one-time raises for city employees this year with one significant caveat — there has to be enough money ...
by Justin Averette, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 5:45 pm
News
City Council votes to scrap audit to try to force Melton to reinstate treasurer
The Selma City Council is suspending a forensic audit the body unanimously voted for two weeks ago in an attempt to force Mayor Darrio Melton ...
by Justin Averette, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 3:59 pm
Business
City, EDA announce contract with consulting firm
Selma will be working with a Birmingham consulting group to go after retail development.
by Justin Averette, Monday, October 23, 2017 5:33 pm
News
Mayor: Watch city spending
Selma Mayor Darrio Melton has written a memo to Selma City Council members saying it’s imperative for the city to stop all non-essential and non-emergency ...
by Justin Averette, Saturday, October 21, 2017 9:26 pm
News
City to reconsider speeding cameras
The Selma City Council may revisit installing speed cameras in the city.
by Justin Averette, Thursday, October 19, 2017 10:14 pm
News
Landlords speak out against ordinance
The idea of landlords footing the bill for their tenants’ garbage service went over like a lead balloon Tuesday during a meeting to discuss the ...
by Justin Averette, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:22 pm
News
Chief: Police weren’t called to City Hall
Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier refutes a claim that his officers were called to City Hall last week after a meeting with Mayor Darrio Melton, ...
by Justin Averette, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:21 pm
Faith
Lobsterfest raises money for St. Paul’s outreach
More than 400 lobsters found their way from Maine to Selma last week for one of Selma’s most unique and delicious fundraisers.
by Justin Averette, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 5:14 pm
News
Person of interest sought in fires
The Alabama Department of Insurance State Fire Marshal’s Office is wanting to speak with a person of interest after a series of fires early Sunday ...
by Justin Averette, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 12:17 pm
News
Dallas Academy building damaged in fire
The old Dallas Academy building was damaged in one of several fires that appear to be intentionally set overnight.