Education
SCBOE learns about Star Academy at work session
Thursday night’s Selma City School Board work session saw the introduction of a new student academic intervention service that could be coming to the system. ...
Will Whaley, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal - Page 6 of 55
Editorials
Leadership Selma-Dallas County starts new year
On Friday, the Leadership Selma-Dallas County kicked off a brand new year with the 26th class. For the past 26 classes, the Leadership Selma-Dallas County ...
by Will Whaley, Friday, August 2, 2019 5:13 pm
Education
School officials open Pre-K at Kingston
A new location and new classrooms were just a few of the things celebrated on Thursday at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Selma City Schools’ Strong ...
by Will Whaley, Thursday, August 1, 2019 9:27 pm
News
Cougar Oil starts Cents for Selma campaign
Rex Jones with Cougar Oil announced a campaign to help groups in Selma continue to improve the community. Cents for Selma was an idea that ...
by Will Whaley, Thursday, August 1, 2019 1:18 pm
Editorials
Traffic light repair should be top priority
On Tuesday, you read about the traffic light repairs that are needed in the city. For Selma City Councilwoman Jannie Thomas, the issue has been ...
by Will Whaley, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 6:20 pm
Editorials
SFD continues to raise funds for MDA
On Tuesday, the Selma Fire Department (SFD) presented $5,137.75 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This money is the result of hardcore fundraising over the past ...
by Will Whaley, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 4:33 pm
Education
Dallas County graduate awarded Potential Magazine scholarship
Zantia Friday, a recent graduate of Dallas County High School, has been awarded a $500 Reach Your Potential Scholarship from Potential Magazine. In every issue, ...
by Will Whaley, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 3:49 pm
Faith
Selma native releases non-fiction religious book
Selma native Desmicia Calhoun announced the release of her first book, “Not Cheated, but Chosen.” The book was released on July 6 and within the ...
by Will Whaley, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 3:47 pm
Education
Sheffield graduates space camp
Alexandria Sheffield of Selma recently attended Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, home of Space Camp, Space Camp Robotics, Aviation Challenge, U.S. ...
by Will Whaley, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 3:45 pm
Editorials
Opportunity should be taken to assist CPG
Doug Buster launched the Cemetery Preservation Group (CPG) with the idea of helping locals with the resting places of their family members. Since the beginning ...
by Will Whaley, Monday, July 29, 2019 4:09 pm
Breaking News
Two killed Friday in separate automobile accidents
Dallas County Coroner Alan Dailey confirmed two fatalities in separate automobile accidents on Friday. A man was struck by a vehicle in the 1500 block ...
by Will Whaley, Saturday, July 27, 2019 3:34 pm
Editorials
Job seekers should take advantage of upcoming fair
With Dallas County still one of the highest unemployed counties in the state, the upcoming job fair on Aug. 8 at Wallace Community College-Selma (WCCS) ...
by Will Whaley, Thursday, July 25, 2019 6:29 pm
Editorials
Selma City Council members should not deny the problems in local government
At Tuesday’s Selma City Council meeting, Mark Myles, an organizer for the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation (CNTR) spoke to the Selma City ...
by Will Whaley, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 4:44 pm
Editorials
Wannabe Rescued can be supported with weekend sale
This weekend, everyone will have an opportunity to support Wannabe Rescued, a non-profit that is constantly working to save the lives of Selma and Dallas ...
by Will Whaley, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 7:31 pm
Editorials
Annual youth event builds skills for later life
The 11th Annual Youth Conference, hosted by Selma City Councilwoman Angela Benjamin, begins on July 24. This year’s theme is “Imagine That” and the workshops ...