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The Selma Times JournalDallas BOE approves fire system upgrade, suspected mold cleaningThe Dallas County Schools Board of Education approved two emergency measures that were needed to be able to open school on time. The first was an upgrade of the fire systems at all campuses except for Martin Middle School. The board approved a $256,469.95 bid with Selcom to bring those fire detection systems up to […]The post Dallas BOE approves fire system upgrade, suspected mold cleaning appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalSelma man turns himself into policeA Selma man turned himself into the Selma Police Department on Monday night for alleged involvement in the murder of a Perry County man last month. Albert Finney, 30, is accused in the murder of Christian Moore, 23, who was found burned inside his vehicle in Valley Grande on July 15. The truck was found […]The post Selma man turns himself into police appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalSelma City Council open budget hearings fo 2025 Fiscal YearThe Selma City Council held its opening round of budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2025 onJuly 31. Finance committee chairman and councilman Troy Harvill led the meeting to discuss Mayor James Perkins Jr.’s proposed budget of $24 million. “The cost of everything has gone up,” said Selma City Council President Billy Young. “In order for […]The post Selma City Council open budget hearings fo 2025 Fiscal Year appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalOrrville resident selected to Alfa Foundation Scholarship programOrrville resident Hannah McHugh is the latest Dallas County resident named to the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. McHugh graduated from Maplesville High School last year. McHugh is currently a freshman at Southern Union State Community College majoring in speech, language and hearing sciences, She received $1,000 for tuition, fees, books or supplies. McHugh is […]The post Orrville resident selected to Alfa Foundation Scholarship program appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalCookout planned to commemorate Voting Rights Act TuesdayThe Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee will be hosting its annual cookout to commemorate the Voting Rights Act Tuesday afternoon at the Songs of Selma park located at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The event will be from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The park is located at 7 U.S. Hwy. 80 in Selma. The […]The post Cookout planned to commemorate Voting Rights Act Tuesday appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalSelma Safe and Liveable Neighborhood Housing Initiative meets MondayThe Selma Safe and Liveable Neighborhoods Housing Initiative will have a meeting on Monday at 2 p.m. in the Selma High School cafeteria. The meeting is for survivors from the January 12, 2023, tornado that destroyed 40% of the area, qualified applicants and residents of Section 8. The coalition of recovery partners was formed by […]The post Selma Safe and Liveable Neighborhood Housing Initiative meets Monday appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalHistoric Tabernacle Baptist Church hosts 1965 Voting Rights AnniversaryThe 59th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act will be celebrated on Saturday night at Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church. The event, held from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., is also known as the kickoff “Get Out to Vote” Ward 7 Rally. Voter registration and education forums, information on where to vote and getting rides […]The post Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church hosts 1965 Voting Rights Anniversary appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalDrug Free Communities of Dallas County hands out Hope AwardsOver the last several weeks, the Drug-Free Communities of Dallas County handed out Hope Awards throughout the area, including the Dallas County Commission, Selma City Council, Dallas County Schools Board of Education and Selma City Schools Board of Education. “We appreciate the city council’s and the commission’s continued support of DFC,” DFCDC Executive Director Jerria […]The post Drug Free Communities of Dallas County hands out Hope Awards appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times Journal12 vie for title of Distinguished Young Woman of Dallas CountyThe Distinguished Young Women of Dallas County will award its winner for the Class of 2025 at Selma High School Auditorium on Saturday at 3 p.m. Twelve girls from the area will compete for the DYW title, including Lydia Smitherman, Makayla Muse, Brooke Egbert, Kenlynn Lawrence, Sydney Pritchett, Alyssa McCloud, Mackenzie King, Layken Smitherman, Maddie […]The post 12 vie for title of Distinguished Young Woman of Dallas County appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalSelma City Schools, Dallas County Schools co-host community fairUnder the direction of Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Selma, the Dallas County Schools and Selma City Schools are working together to hold the “Families First” community resource fair on Friday at Selma High School. The event, which will be held between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., will help demonstrate interdependence and build transformational relationships […]The post Selma City Schools, Dallas County Schools co-host community fair appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalAuthor to speak at Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation SocietyAuthor Jackson Knight will speak at the Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation Society on August 6 from 5-7 p.m. Knight will discuss his recent book, “The Churches of the Alabama Blackbelt” and “Ramblin’ the Blackbelt,” which includes Dallas County, Wilcox County, Monroe County, Lowndes County and Perry County. Knight will also appear at The Orrville […]The post Author to speak at Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation Society appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalSDCHPS will hold annual salad luncheon in AugustThe Selma-Dallas County Historic Preservation Society will hold its yearly salad luncheon on August 21 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. An assortment of salads and delectable desserts will be available for take-out or dine-in. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased from any SDCHPS Board Member or by calling […]The post SDCHPS will hold annual salad luncheon in August appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalPreston McGee returns to Dallas CountyPreston McGee has returned to Dallas County. Five years after graduating from Dallas County High School as class valedictorian, McGee is the community outreach coordinator for the Selma Resilience Initiative, a venture out of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. “It is with great joy that I can say I’m coming back home,” […]The post Preston McGee returns to Dallas County appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalDallas County BOE puts CSFO on noticeThe Dallas County School District Board of Education has put Sandra Purdie, Chief School Finance Officer, on notice after having a lengthy executive session to discuss legal issues. One of the items for discussion in the closed session involved Purdie’s contract. The board called for Purdie to address the board in executive session. After the […]The post Dallas County BOE puts CSFO on notice appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalFormer Dallas County District Attorney honoredFormer Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson received special recognition for assisting with the Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program. Jackson was one of six Attorneys across the state named and honored. The state volunteer program provides free Legal services to people who can not afford an Attorney. He was named in the latest Sidebar […]The post Former Dallas County District Attorney honored appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalHouse demolition tops City Council Work SessionFor the second straight time, the Selma City Council’s Work Session was held before its council meeting on Tuesday. Highlighting the Work Session was a discussion of A to Z Environmental Company demolishing homes in Selma. City Attorney Major Madison told the city council that 49 homes were subjected to demolition and would cost over […]The post House demolition tops City Council Work Session appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalMarion man killed in Linden collision involving trainA Marion man was killed in a collision involving a train on Alabama 28 near Linden on Friday morning. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said in a press release Friday night that a two-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m. Friday, July 26. The deceased driver was identified Tristan G. Harris, 37, of Marion. The […]The post Marion man killed in Linden collision involving train appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalFormer interim Selma Fire Chief arrested FridayFormer interim Selma Fire Chief Franklin Edwards was arrested on Friday and charged with first-degree theft of property, according to the Alabama State Fire Marshal Office. Edwards was taken into custody by Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Deputies with assistance from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. Edwards will be held at the Perry County Detention Center, […]The post Former interim Selma Fire Chief arrested Friday appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalMeadowview Elementary teacher receives Presidential Lifetime AwardRita Carmichael received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her accomplishments as a Meadowview Elementary School teacher and member of Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. Anita C. Roberts, executive director of the Black Business Journal, presented the award to Carmichael, recognizing her dedication as a sixth-grade teacher. “Rita Carmichael exemplifies what it means […]The post Meadowview Elementary teacher receives Presidential Lifetime Award appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalBig 10 Conference makes annual visit to SelmaThe Big 10 Conference made its annual trip to Selma on July 13. Athletes in various sports visited the First Baptist Church, hearing speeches from Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. and City Council President Billy Young. The Big 10 then presented a $7,500 check to the City of Selma’s Parks and Recreation Department at First […]The post Big 10 Conference makes annual visit to Selma appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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