The keynote speaker will be State School Board Member Dr. Tonya Chestnut, who will be highlighting many of the positive things that are going on not only in Selma and Dallas County, but also across the region.

Education

Juneteenth Selma 60 Mass Meeting to focus on education

As Juneteenth holiday approaches, Selma 60 is preparing for another mass meeting, this time honoring the legacy of ...

Alabama spring commencement

Education

Local students graduate during Alabama’s spring commencement 

Over 6,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2025 commencement ceremonies at Coleman Coliseum. 

Education

Selma High School finishes successful year

Dr. Kesia Smith has just completed her first year as principal of Selma High School, and she believes ...

Dallas County

Cedric Dixon chronicles journey after basketball

Cedric Dixon had to learn how to make the best of the circumstances in his life.

Troy University

Education

Troy University announces local spring graduates

Troy University recognized students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Spring Semester and Term 4 of ...

The University of West Alabama Spring commencement

Education

Spring commencement graduates announced at UWA

The University of West Alabama held spring commencement exercises on May 8 and 9, with President Todd G. ...

Education

JE Terry Elementary closure approved

The Dallas County Board of Education unanimously approved two resolutions that resulted in the JE Terry Elementary closure ...

Community Calendar

News

Community Calendar for June 1

To have your event published in the community calendar, email the details to news@selmatimesjournal.com or drop off a ...

Education

Council President Shadow Program participants honored

The Selma City Council took time to honor its Council President Shadow Program participants for the 2024-2025 school ...

Education

Meadowview Christian recognized for 55 years of service

The Selma City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night to honor the legacy of Meadowview Christian School, which ...

Education

Dallas County Board of Education sets special meeting for school closure 

The Dallas County Board of Education will hold a special called board meeting for the purpose of school ...

Education

Roberts was inducted into honor societies

Hayden Roberts  was inducted into The University of Alabama’s Blue Key Honor Society during the Tapping on the ...

Education

Dallas County High School top seniors ready for next step

The valedictorian and salutatorian of Dallas County High School are among several seniors at the school who are ...

Education

Southside High School valedictorian goes from nearly not passing to first

In the eighth grade, Timaya Jennings nearly didn’t make it out of the eighth grade to advance to ...

Education

Keith High School salutatorian overcomes brain tumor

Adyn Weatherly didn’t know if she would ever be the salutatorian at Keith High School, much less the ...

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