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Ex-Selma resident named vice president at Marion Community Bank
A former Selma resident was named vice president and community banker at Marion Community Bank. Steve Frazer, formerly of the Frazer Group and the brother of Selma Quarterback Club captain Bob Frazer, said he’s looking forward to his new role. “I am thrilled to join the Marion Community Bank team,” Frazer said. “Their dedication to […] The post Ex-Selma resident named vice president at Marion Community Bank appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Dallas County teenager charged with murder
A Selma teenager was charged with capital murder of another teenager on July 18. Mikell Craig, 18, was arrested in the fatal shooting of Josh Towns, 18. Law enforcement officers found Towns slumped over in a vehicle near the entrance of Pine Glenn Estates of the Selmont Community around 11 p.m. Thursday. Craig is held […] The post Dallas County teenager charged with murder appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Two Dallas County residents graduate from Mississippi State
Two former Morgan Academy graduates earned degrees from Mississippi State University. Emily Strickland and Sawyer Hopkins were among 3,500 graduates on MSU’s spring graduation list. Hopkins, who graduated from Morgan Academy in 2018, received a master’s degree in science from MSU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Strickland, who graduated from Morgan Academy in 2020, […] The post Two Dallas County residents graduate from Mississippi State appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma woman hit, injured by vehicle on Broad Street
An African-American Selma female was hit by a vehicle on Broad Street during the Fourth of July weekend. According to Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford, Cassidy Smith was struck in a vehicle driven by Shaniya Blanks at the 2100 block of Broad Street on Sunday, July 7. Blanks was charged with first-degree assault and released […] The post Selma woman hit, injured by vehicle on Broad Street appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma woman hit by vehicle on Broad Street
An African-American Selma female was hit by a vehicle on Broad Street during the Fourth of July weekend. According to Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford, Cassidy Smith was struck in a vehicle driven by Shaniya Blanks at the 2100 block of Broad Street on Sunday, July 7. Blanks was charged with first-degree assault. Blanks drove […] The post Selma woman hit by vehicle on Broad Street appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
ADECA wants comments from Selma residents on disaster grant
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs wants public comments on the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program from Selma residents. According to City of Selma Planning and Development director Danielle Wooten, feedback will directly impact the development and recovery projects in Selma and ensure that the needs and priorities of the community […] The post ADECA wants comments from Selma residents on disaster grant appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma woman arrested for embezzlement
A Selma woman from Steward Construction and Steward Properties was arrested on Tuesday and charged with embezzling over $30,000 from the company. According to the Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum, Linda Andrews was arrested and charged with first-degree theft of property. Andrews, 58, worked as a clerk for the last two years at Steward […] The post Selma woman arrested for embezzlement appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Perry County man found dead in Dallas County
A missing Perry County man was found dead and partly burned on Monday in Dallas County. A woman and a man, both from Perry County, are facing charges related to the incident. According to Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum and Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones, the body of Christian Moore, 23, was found burned inside […] The post Perry County man found dead in Dallas County appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
City Council approves purchase of two vehicles
The Selma City Council unanimously approved the purchase of two used vehicle requests for a pair of department heads at the July 9 council meeting. The seven council members present, including President Billy Young and council members Clay Carmichael, Jannie Thomas, Christie Thomas, Sam Randolph, Troy Harvill and Atkin Jemison all voted in favor of […] The post City Council approves purchase of two vehicles appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Atlanta church group visits Selma
An Atlanta church group toured the city of Selma a week after the Fourth of July holiday. About 50 members of Shiloh Mass Baptist Church toured the Queen City and walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge during a one-day trip. Several members of the congregation who took the three-hour trip were over 70 years old […] The post Atlanta church group visits Selma appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Gunnar Henderson finished eighth in home run derby
Baltimore Orioles shortstop and former Morgan Academy All-American Gunnar Henderson finished eighth in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Henderson hit 11 homers in the contest. Triple-A Norfolk manager Buck Britton coached Henderson in the minor leagues and served as his pitcher in the derby. Britton […] The post Gunnar Henderson finished eighth in home run derby appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Five more suspects arrested in Orrville club shooting
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office arrested five suspects involved in the murder of an Orrville man on the Fourth of July weekend. According to the DCSO, Roger Murray, Aaron Tower, Mikle Butler, Marquis Owens and Ja’Travius Simmons were all arrested between Thursday and Friday for the murder of Jeremy Bryant, 19 on July 5 at […] The post Five more suspects arrested in Orrville club shooting appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma University gets $750,000 grant to preserve historic hall
Selma University was awarded $750,000 by the National Park Service to remodel Foster Hall. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-AL, Vice Chair of the Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus, helped secure the funding for Selma University. Foster Hall was built in 1910 and named for Susie C. Foster, president of the Women’s Convention at […] The post Selma University gets $750,000 grant to preserve historic hall appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers offering award for Orrville murder
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering an award for the murder of an Orrville man on July 8. Jeremy “Chop” Deuntae Bryant, 19, was fatally shot around 2:40 a.m. on July 8 at Shop Boyz Lounge in Orrville. Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said Bryant was pronounced dead at Vaughan Regional Medical Center. Another victim, an unidentified […] The post Central Alabama CrimeStoppers offering award for Orrville murder appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Dallas County Commission approves vacation of County Roads 119 and 120
The Dallas County Commission narrowly approved the vacating of County Roads 119 and 120 at its monthly commission meeting on Monday at the Dallas County Courthouse. The Commission approved 2-1 after the public meeting regarding a petition to vacate both county roads that connect the Dellwood community. Commissioner Jan Justice made the motion, seconded by […] The post Dallas County Commission approves vacation of County Roads 119 and 120 appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office investigating Orrville murder
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder that occurred Sunday morning in Orrville. According to Dallas County Chief Deputy John Hatfield, the fatal shooting occurred at the parking lot of Shot Boys Lounge in Orrville around 2:30 a.m. Jeremy Bryant, 19, was pronounced dead on arrival at Vaughan Regional Medical Center. The other […] The post Dallas County Sheriff’s Office investigating Orrville murder appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Man shot Monday morning at Walmart
An African-American man was injured during a shooting at Wal-Mart on Monday morning. According to Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford and Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy John Hatfield, SPD officers and Dallas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call at the 1500 block of Hwy 14 East, in reference to a subject with […] The post Man shot Monday morning at Walmart appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
City of Selma seeks to sell Dallas Academy building
The City of Selma is seeking proposals for the sale and redevelopment of Dallas Academy. The City owns the vacant building that was damaged by a fire on Oct. 15, 2017. This building is a contributing property to Selma’s “Old Town Historic District” listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bids officially will be […] The post City of Selma seeks to sell Dallas Academy building appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Fireworks fill skies over Selma
The City of Selma hosted its fireworks show following the Leavitt Amp concert featuring by July Moon and ItIs Barack at 8 p.m. at the Selma Amphitheatre. The show lasted around 15 minutes and could be seen all over downtown Selma. A large crowd was gathered at the Amphitheatre. Others stood on the Edmund Pettus […] The post Fireworks fill skies over Selma appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Rev. Arthur Lee Allen
Reverend Arthur Lee Allen, 85, of Minter passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Aubrey Larkin’s Lewis Brothers Funeral Home. The post Rev. Arthur Lee Allen appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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