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Clotilda, the last known intact slave ship in US, is too ‘broken’ and should stay underwater in Alabama, report recommends
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The last known U.S. slave ship is too “broken” and decayed to be extracted from the murky waters of the Alabama Gulf Coast without being dismembered, a task force of archaeologists, engineers and historians announced following a yearslong investigation. The task force headed by the Alabama Historical Commission said Thursday that the Clotilda, […]
Judge appoints overseer for former Alabama secretary of state’s Regions-managed trust fund
A Montgomery County circuit judge has appointed a temporary special fiduciary to oversee the charitable trust of a former Alabama secretary of state that has been the subject of a lawsuit. On Thursday, Circuit Judge Greg Griffin appointed James C. White Sr. of Birmingham to oversee the Mabel Amos Memorial...
Asher concert rescheduled for August 30
A concert featuring Asher HaVon scheduled for tonight at Selma High School has been postponed. It was confirmed Friday that the concert had been rescheduled for Friday, August 30, at 8 p.m. “This show is probably the greatest show I have ever put on,” HaVon said on a Facebook reel. “I really want to make […] The post Asher concert rescheduled for August 30 appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Large crowd turns out for Selma's National Night Out
A large crowd turned out for the National Night Out at Bloch Park Aug 6. National Night Out is set aside each year across the country for local police and fire departments to give out school supplies and meet kids and their parents. “The National Night out and Bike Giveaway...
Staged reading, ‘Turning 15,’ echoes the belief that ‘a voteless people is a hopeless people’
In Selma, Alabama, in 1965, children led the voting rights protests. They demonstrated and were jailed because they couldn’t be fired from their jobs for advocating for their civil rights. The students chanted the rallying cry of “Give Us the Ballot.” When police shot and killed young Jimmy Lee Jackson, the initial march ended in Bloody Sunday at the Edmund Pettis Bridge.
Surveying for $2.4 million street resurfacing project announced in Selma
Surveying for a $2.4 million street resurfacing project in Selma has been announced thanks to a Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant. The funding comes from the DRA's Community Infrastructure Fund Grant Program. The project will involve milling, paving, and repairing storm water inlets in more than 60 city blocks in the downtown area and Disaster Area 1.
Troy Softball Welcomes Olympian Emily Carosone as Associate Coach
Troy Softball has named Emily Carosone as the new associate head coach, enhancing the team's coaching lineup. Carosone, an Olympian and accomplished player, transitions from Auburn where she served as associate head coach, helping the Tigers achieve significant victories, including wins over top programs like Alabama and LSU. Nate Tompkins, formerly the director of player development and analytics, has been promoted to assistant coach, allowing him to contribute directly to coaching and recruiting.
Baby Woodfin: Birmingham mayor shares name, photos of daughter
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and his wife, Kendra, have shared the name and pictures of their daughter, born Aug. 1. The new baby will be called Love Lee Woodfin. Death of 4-year-old Birmingham girl who died 2 years after father’s fatal shooting ruled homicideAug. 8, 2024, 8:45 a.m. White...
Holtville Middle School janitor arrested for possession of stolen gun, drugs on campus
A now former Holtville Middle School janitor is in custody, and a School Resource Officer and administration are much appreciated for quick action, officials say. George Rolle, 29, of Montgomery was taken into custody Aug. 9 at the school and then booked into the Elmore County Jail on multiple charges. These include Possession of a Deadly Weapon on School Grounds, Receiving Stolen Property 2nd Degree, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His cash bond is set at $42,000.
“Thank you for Understanding,” Chick-fil-A in East Dothan closing early to mourn lost team member
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Chick-fil-A of East Dothan has announced that it will close early on August 10 at 2 p.m. to allow its workers to attend the service of Justin Wortham, a beloved team member and well-known wrestling commentator. Wortham, a father, was well-loved in both circles he...
Anniston issues public safety warning as Chief Ladiga Trail extensions begin
ANNISTON, AL (WBMA) — The City of Anniston urges residents and visitors of the Chief Ladiga trail to take safety precautions as they begin renovation construction. If you recall, on Friday, August 2, the city announced its plans to use their Federal Transportation grant to fund upgrades to Michael Tucker Park, in preparation for its Chief Ladiga Trail extension.
Selma-Dallas County NACCP branch hosting Freedom Fund Banquet
The Selma-Dallas County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will observe the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Selma University. The program’s theme is “The Power of the Ballot; When We Vote, We Win!” “We are delighted and honored to […] The post Selma-Dallas County NACCP branch hosting Freedom Fund Banquet appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
West Alabama Temp Guide: Expect Mid-August Conditions This Week
This week across West Alabama you can expect typical mid-August weather conditions and temperatures. James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist, said the “weather will stay generally dry tomorrow and Tuesday with highs in the low to mid-90s. Any isolated showers will likely be over the southern third of the state.”
Once facing execution, man convicted of grisly motel murder scheduled for Alabama parole board hearing
A man who tortured and murdered a woman at a Huntsville motel in 1983 is again eligible for release from prison. Born in 1953, Phillip Musgrove first received a death sentence for the murder of Deborah Lynn Burks, the woman he had dated for several months. Musgrove drove Burks to...
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