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SCS to address parent reopening questions via virtual meeting Thursday
After schools across Alabama were closed halfway through the spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents, teachers, administrators and students began to wonder when ... Read more
2 hours ago by Brannon Cahela.
Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee names new Principal Coordinator
A California native is the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee’s new Principal Coordinator. Drew Glover replaces Faya Rose Toure, who co-founded the Jubilee with her husband ... Read more
2 days ago by James Jones.
Longtime prosecutor honored by Dallas County District Attorney’s office
The Dallas County District Attorney honored long-time prosecutor Edgar W. Greene Jr. on the Fourth of July holiday. Greene was presented a plaque by Dallas ... Read more
2 days ago by James Jones.
City of Orrville to host fifth annual Fireworks show Saturday
The City of Orrville will have its fifth annual Fourth of July Fireworks celebration on Saturday night. The event will start at 7 p.m. at ... Read more
4 days ago by James Jones.
Selma’s newest mural located at Pocket Park
ArtsRevive’s Pocket Park has recently been enhanced by a new Mural from artist Michael Vaughan Sims. The brightly colored mural, an homage to Selma’s status ... Read more
4 days ago by Brannon Cahela.
Shelton reacts to state superintendent’s reopening plan
Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey said on Friday, June 26 that all Alabama schools will reopen for traditional classes this fall after being ... Read more
4 days ago by Brannon Cahela.
Dr. Williams responds to state superintendent’s reopening plan
Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey said Friday, June 26 that all Alabama schools will reopen for traditional classes for the fall semester, after ... Read more
5 days ago by Brannon Cahela.
Pastor and community leader running for Selma City Council President
The pastor at Summer Grove Missionary Baptist Church is running for Selma City Council President. Wil Jackson announced his candidacy for Selma City Council President, ... Read more
5 days ago by James Jones.
Selma businesswoman running for Selma City Council President
Lydia Chatmon is running for Selma City Council President. Chatmon announced this week her plans to run for the top position in Selma City Council. ... Read more
5 days ago by James Jones.
STJ earns more than 20 awards in annual APA contest
The Alabama Press Association (APA) announced the winners of its 2020 Media Awards Friday via email, having canceled the regularly-scheduled conference due to the ongoing ... Read more
5 days ago by Staff Reports.
Ivey extends current health order to end of July
In a scene that has played out multiple times over the past several months as the state has moved from one response to another amid ... Read more
5 days ago by Adam Powell.
Nichols looks to fill Ward 2 vacancy on Selma council
Landon Nichols announced his bid for the Ward 2 seat on the Selma City Council on Friday afternoon. Nichols, a Selma native, worked as the ... Read more
6 days ago by Brannon Cahela.
Commission, sheriff’s office distribute masks at Walmart
The Dallas County Commission and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) distributed free face masks at Walmart on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon. Dallas ... Read more
6 days ago by Brannon Cahela.
Local groups looks to feed homeless vets on July Fourth
This Saturday, during the Fourth of July local organizations will collaborate to feed the homeless veterans of Selma. Restoring Veterans’ Hope Organization, CyberSignal Technologies and ... Read more
6 days ago by Brannon Cahela.
Local Law enforcement searching for missing Dallas County man
A Dallas County has been missing for almost a week. Willie Edward Wallace Jr., 57, disappeared from his home at the 200 block of County ... Read more