Education
R.B. Hudson students learn acting skills
R.B. Hudson Middle School students began preparing for their end of the year performance of “The Lion King” with a workshop from the Alabama Shakespeare ...
Will Whaley, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal - Page 4 of 55
Editorials
STEAM programs in R.B. Hudson are a benefit
On Friday, the R.B. Hudson Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) Academy had visitors from the Shakespeare Festival to help theater students prepare for ...
by Will Whaley, Friday, September 6, 2019 5:04 pm
Education
Selma City Schools BOE holds first round of budget talks
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles looking at the proposed budget for the Selma City School system. Selma City Schools ...
by Will Whaley, Thursday, September 5, 2019 8:17 pm
Editorials
September is Newborn Screening Awareness month
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is taking the month of September to emphasize the importance of newborn screening. Newborn screening is a state ...
by Will Whaley, Thursday, September 5, 2019 1:21 pm
Lifestyles
Storytellers to gather for Orrville, Safford stories
Storytellers surrounding the communities of Orrville and Safford are coming together in Orrville on the morning of Nov. 9 to tell tales. After lunch, there ...
by Will Whaley, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 5:01 pm
Education
SCS to participate in attendance awareness month
Selma City Schools has joined a nationwide effort to celebrate the Attendance Awareness Campaign in September and has pledged to raise awareness about the value ...
by Will Whaley, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 4:57 pm
Editorials
Cracking down on litter-New litter law should be enforced strictly
With the start of a new month, came the beginning of a new litter law no in effect in Alabama. The Alabama State Legislature passed ...
by Will Whaley, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 2:32 pm
News
ArtsRevive announces plans to clean-up, reactivate artist space
ArtsRevive and Cougar Oil are working to reactivate a space in Selma. On Sept. 21, the group will be holding a clean-up day from 9 ...
by Will Whaley, Monday, September 2, 2019 12:54 pm
Lifestyles
Family remembers Anderson’s life, career as photographer, artist
Family and friends of William James Anderson Jr., took time to remember Anderson’s life and career that brought him right into the middle of the ...
by Will Whaley, Monday, September 2, 2019 12:48 pm
Editorials
Help needed for community project
There are many buildings that have fallen into dilapidation and that sit empty in our community. There are endless possibilities with what could be done ...
by Will Whaley, Monday, September 2, 2019 11:55 am
Editorials
September is Hunger Action Month
This weekend starts September, which is Hunger Action Month- a month where people all over the nation stand against hunger and support the nationwide network ...
by Will Whaley, Friday, August 30, 2019 5:18 pm
Editorials
First statewide gas tax begins Sunday
On March 12, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Act 2019-2 also known as the Rebuild Alabama Act which levies an additional tax on gasoline ...
by Will Whaley, Thursday, August 29, 2019 7:13 pm
Editorials
New tech center a great addition
After a year of hard work and collaboration, the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Wallace Community College-Selma (WCCS) is finally open. The opening of ...
by Will Whaley, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 2:26 pm
Education
Williams takes part in Sen. Jones’ education roundtable
Selma City Schools Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams was one of seven participants in Sen. Doug Jones’ (D-AL) educational roundtable panel at The University of Montevallo ...
by Will Whaley, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 9:52 am
News
Fire chief selection growing closer
The search for the next Selma Fire Department (SFD) Chief will take another step this week. At its Monday work session, Selma City Council President ...