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Phenix City Schools aim to become ‘Schools of Character’
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Phenix City Schools are hoping to implement big changes in school culture through what its calling a “bold new initiative.” Through a district-wide effort, Phenix City Schools aims to transform every school in the district into a “School of Character.” “Our goal is to create schools where kindness, respect, and […]
Stanhope’s Anderson already filling his role
KamRan Anderson is ready to be the next man up. As Stanhope Elmore begins its season at home Friday against Marbury at Foshee-Henderson Stadium, Anderson looks to become the next Stanhope defensive end to find his way to the college level. In the past five seasons, Stanhope Elmore has sent...
New Hispanic food option opens in Tallassee
Anyone looking for a new restaurant need look no further than Jordan Avenue and Taqueria San Miguel. The street taco shop has been open for only a week but its owner Eva Juimenez is no stranger to food and restaurants. “I love to cook,” Juimenez said. “I’m from California and...
Commission enters into contract with local workforce program
The Dallas County Commission has approved a work-site agreement with the Governor’s Local Workforce Areas and Sirius Workforce, LLC. This agreement will allow the county to hire workers participating in the program at no cost to the county while providing program participants with invaluable workplace experience and training. The plan, which was recommended by Dallas […] The post Commission enters into contract with local workforce program appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Gov. Ivey dedicates pier at Roland Cooper State Park in memory of Black Belt outdoors icon
Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks and participated in a ribbon cutting as she joined Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship to dedicate a pier at Roland Cooper State Park in memory of Black Belt outdoor’s legend Big Daddy Lawler' Tuesday August 20, 2024 in Camden, Ala. Governor’s Office /Hal Yeager.
Fall-like cool temperatures tonight, bearable humidity levels all week
Wednesday: Wednesday will continue to be less humid with more sunshine as the area of high pressure sits over the Ohio Valley. An upper-level low will be over Georgia, and it could send a few late-day showers to Eastern Alabama. Otherwise, it will be warm with high temperatures in the upper 80s. Thursday: The upper-level […]
Outdoor Alabama contest opens soon
By Billy Pope Special to The Selma Times-Journal The 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3. The contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline to enter is October 31. The 2025 […] The post Outdoor Alabama contest opens soon appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Alabama mandates fentanyl education for grades six through 12
Alabama middle and high schoolers will start receiving mandatory education on the dangers of fentanyl this school year, as other states look at similar measures to teach children about overdose and prevention. Students in sixth through 12th grade in Alabama will be instructed on “fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness” after Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) […]
Gulf State Park Pier re-opens to the public today
The renovated Gulf State Park Pier re-opened on Monday, Aug. 19, welcoming people to the iconic Gulf Coast landmark for the first time in more than nine months. The pier closed in November 2023 for the $13.6 million renovation project, with contractor MD Thomas Construction, based in Orange Beach, leading the work.
All Alabama Democratic delegates to pledge support for Kamala Harris at DNC
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Despite their underdog status in the state, all 52 of Alabama’s pledged Democratic delegates are expected to pledge support for Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, according to sources. In 2020, former President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump secured 62% of Alabama’s votes. Joe Biden snagged 36.6% […]
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