News
Teenage Perry County murder suspect escapes jail
A teenage murder suspect escaped from the Perry County Jail for the second time in a week. According to Fourth Judicial District Attorney Michael Jackson, ... Read more
2 weeks ago by James Jones.
Dallas County Grand Jury found Selma man not guilty
A Selma man was found not guilty of capital murder from a four-year-old case. The Dallas County Grand Jury found Ceddarious Williams, 22, not guilty ... Read more
3 weeks ago by James Jones.
Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Murder Conviction in Dallas County
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of a Selma man for capital murder. State Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama ... Read more
3 weeks ago by James Jones.
Keith steamrolls fifth-ranked Linden
Keith High recorded one of the state’s biggest upsets on Friday night. Quarterback Terrell Lumpkin accounted for four touchdowns and 320 yards of total offense ... Read more
3 weeks ago by James Jones.
Top Dallas County public school football team to receive trophy
The best high school football team in Dallas County public schools will receive a trophy when the season ends. The Chris Harrell Memorial Trophy will ... Read more
3 weeks ago by James Jones.
Selma man died last weekend from COVID
A Selma man died last weekend from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ronald Caleb Harrison, 31, died Sunday night. A funeral was held Wednesday in Grove Hill, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by James Jones.
George Evans Golf Classic returns for 2021
By Lew Gilliland The Selma Times-Journal One year after the event was canceled due to concerns over COVID-19, planning is underway for the 2021 Evans ... Read more
3 weeks ago by James Jones.
Dallas County Grand jury indicts Orrville Mayor on ethics charge
Orrville Mayor Louvenia Lumpkin was indicted Monday by the Dallas County Grand Jury on an Ethics charge. According to Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by James Jones.
Dallas County Commissioner elected to ACCA Legislative Committee post
Dallas County Commissioner Jan Justice was recently elected to serve as a member of the 2021-2022 Legislative Committee of the Association of County Commissions of ... Read more
3 weeks ago by James Jones.
Meet the Morgan Academy Headmaster
For the first time in years, Morgan Academy has a new headmaster. Dr. Bryan Oliver was hired as Morgan Academy headmaster before the 2021-22 school ... Read more
3 weeks ago by James Jones.
Morgan Academy student named Dallas county DYW for 2022
A Morgan Academy student is the Dallas County Distinguished Young Woman for 2022. Maryanna Turner is the 2022 DYW winner. Valencia Bryant of Selma High ... Read more
4 weeks ago by James Jones.
City of Selma orders citywide mask mandate
The City of Selma passed a mask mandate on Tuesday night. The mask ordinance went into effect Wednesday and will last until November 1. The ... Read more
4 weeks ago by James Jones.
Meet The Selma Times-Journal News Editor
Lew Gilliland, a 25-year veteran of community journalism, has been named news editor of The Selma Times-Journal, Publisher Dennis Palmer announced. Gilliland spent the previous ... Read more
4 weeks ago by James Jones.
Mask ordinance, Ad Valorem tax to lead Selma City Council meeting
The Ad Valorem tax and city Mask Ordinance will be the biggest items discussed at the Selma City Council meeting on Tuesday night. The meeting ... Read more
4 weeks ago by James Jones.
Dallas County Sheriff office to hold citizen firearms class
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office will have two Citizen Firearms Safety Classes this fall. One in October and one in November. The classes will be ... Read more