Editorials
Teacher shortages impact the state
On Saturday, Selma City Schools Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams was part of a panel discussion concerning the shortage of teachers in the state. While Williams ...
Will Whaley, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal - Page 5 of 55
Editorials
Good food, good cause – Help the Selma-Dallas County Boy Scouts reach $10,000
October is when the festivities begin for the Selma-Dallas County Boy Scouts as they prepare for the Third Annual Shrimp and Sausage Boil. Coming off ...
by Will Whaley, Friday, August 23, 2019 3:39 pm
Editorials
Everyone should participate in the UAB-Library talks
The need to learn about medical matters should be a priority for everyone. Starting Sept. 6, you can learn about health issues and how to ...
by Will Whaley, Thursday, August 22, 2019 7:57 pm
Editorials
Annual grant event contributes to community
It is time for the International Paper (IP) Riverdale Mill to accept applications for IP Foundation grants, which provides thousands of dollars in grant support ...
by Will Whaley, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 5:38 pm
Editorials
The Jewish contribution to the Queen City should be learned
On Tuesday, a group of students from St. Louis, Missouri visited the Temple Mishkan Israel, which served as a hub for Selma’s once-thriving Jewish community. ...
by Will Whaley, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 6:19 pm
Editorials
Edmundite Missions’ center important for community
At only 85 days out from the beginning of construction, the Edmundite Missions’ Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community Recreation Center is well on its ...
by Will Whaley, Monday, August 19, 2019 4:32 pm
Selma The Magazine
Secluded Beauty
Ray and Angie Harrelson bought the J. Bruce Hain House in Sardis at the end of 2015 moving into the home in 2016. Being one ...
by Will Whaley, Friday, August 16, 2019 9:21 am
Editorials
Stay safe during heat wave
You don’t have to be outside long to realize it’s hot. Extremely hot. You have our sympathy if you have air conditioning problems in your ...
by Will Whaley, Thursday, August 15, 2019 7:48 pm
Editorials
Codes need to be enforced for buildings
Forty-five days have come and gone since the City of Selma’s Code Enforcement Department notified the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute that the building ...
by Will Whaley, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 4:53 pm
Editorials
Committee needs to deliberate before making fire chief decision
Today, the committee that has been choosing a new fire chief for the Selma Fire Department (SFD) will meet at 4 p.m. to consider the ...
by Will Whaley, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 4:19 pm
Editorials
As candidates become known, make your own choice
It is nearly time again to let our voices be heard in another election this time on a local level. With the election of our ...
by Will Whaley, Monday, August 12, 2019 7:47 pm
Editorials
Brooke Waters’ dream becomes reality
When we interviewed Brooke Waters last year for Selma The Magazine, one of her most notable quotes was about how her inspiration was the Food ...
by Will Whaley, Friday, August 9, 2019 11:53 am
Editorials
Job Fair gives many an opportunity
On Thursday, Rep. Terri Sewell, D-AL, hosted the 8th Annual Job Fair this time in Selma. More than 70 employers from 14 industries were in ...
by Will Whaley, Thursday, August 8, 2019 4:23 pm
Editorials
Aug. 8 marks anniversary of political firsts in Alabama
Today marks the anniversary of well-known suffragist Hattie Hooker Wilkins’ victory for a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. Wilkins, a Selma native born ...
by Will Whaley, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 4:31 pm
Editorials
New school year is a chance for students to excel
It’s the time of year that whether we are ready or not for is here. The first day of school is an important time for ...