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Opinion: Jazz on the Grazz was strong as usual
Jazz on the Grazz just completed its 13th season in Selma last weekend. The event is held every June and sponsored by former Selma City Councilwoman Angela Benjamin and the Coalition for Concerned Families. We always appreciate the blood, sweat and tears that Benjamin pours into this concert series year in and year out. Benjamin […] The post Opinion: Jazz on the Grazz was strong as usual appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Orrville man arrested in high-speed chase
The Selma Police Department arrested an Orrville man involved in a high-speed chase on Thursday. Jason Craig, 38, was charged with multiple counts: Attempted Murder, Felony Attempted to Elude, Resisting Arrest, Reckless Driving, Driving without a license, Driving Under the Influence, Duty Upon Striking Fixture and Driving on Opposite Side of Highway. The police chase […] The post Orrville man arrested in high-speed chase appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Second Selma man arrested in Valley Grande murder
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office made a second arrest in the Valley Grande murder on May 20 this week. Selma resident Cameron Smith, 23, is charged with murder in the death of Genesis Barnett at the 3700 block of Hilandale Drive. Remarion Coleman, also a Selma resident, was arrested and charged with murder last month. […] The post Second Selma man arrested in Valley Grande murder appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Ms. Shirley Ann Moore Hunter
June 17, 2024 Ms. Shirley Hunter of Montgomery passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10 a.m. from Serenity Memorial Gardens and directed by Randall Miller Funeral Service and Cremation. The post Ms. Shirley Ann Moore Hunter appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Estella James Blevins
June 11, 2024 Estella James Blevins, age 60, a resident of Selma, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Prattville Baptist Hospital. Services are scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Selmont Community Baptist Church with B.A. Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Serenity Memory Gardens and directed by Ashley J.H. […] The post Estella James Blevins appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Master Allen ‘AJ’ Colvin Jr.
June 15, 2024 Master Allen “AJ” Colvin Jr., 15, of Selma, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, June 22 at 1 p.m. at the Selma High School auditorium. Burial will follow in the Lorenzo Harrison Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Aubrey Larkin’s Lewis Brothers Funeral Home serving with […] The post Master Allen ‘AJ’ Colvin Jr. appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Patricia Ann Brooks
June 13, 2024 Patricia Ann Brooks, a resident of Tuscaloosa and native of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. Services are scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Marion Baptist Academy with Bro. Whitney Hurt officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Church Cemetery with services entrusted to Melvin Miller Funeral Service. The post Patricia Ann Brooks appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Rosetta K. Murphy
June 10, 2024 Rosetta K. Murphy, age 82, a resident of Selma, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, June 22 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church officiated by Pastor Steven Washington with burial at Serenity Memorial Gardens and will be directed […] The post Rosetta K. Murphy appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Mr. Frederick Johnson Sr.
June 11, 2024 Mr. Frederick Johnson Sr. of Selma passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m. from Miller Services Chapel with burial at Sandridge Baptist Church Cemetery and directed by Randall Miller Funeral Service and Crematory. The post Mr. Frederick Johnson Sr. appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Mr. Claud Miles
June 11, 2024 Mr. Claud Miles of Detroit, Michigan, formerly of Selma, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 at noon from House of Prayer Church with burial in Serenity Memorial Gardens and directed by Randall Miller Funeral Service and Crematory. The post Mr. Claud Miles appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Kennetrick Hall
June 16, 2024 Mr. Kennetrick Hall of Selma passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. from Miller Funeral Services Chapel with burial in Shady Grove M.P. Church cemetery in Sardis and, directed by Randall Miller Funeral Service and Cremation. The post Kennetrick Hall appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Mr. John Robinson
June 14, 2024 Mr. John Robinson of Selma passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. Funeral services were scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024 from Miller Funeral Services Chapel and directed by Randall Miller Funeral Service and Cremation. The post Mr. John Robinson appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Park Place – A Diversicare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receives award
Park Place – A Diversicare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center earned an award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living last week. Park Place received a Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from the AHCA/NCAL for its commitment to quality improvement and excellence in long-term and post-acute care. The bronze award […] The post Park Place – A Diversicare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receives award appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Opinion: Jazz on the Grazz was strong as usual
Jazz on the Grazz just completed its 13th season in Selma last weekend. The event is held every June and sponsored by former Selma City Councilwoman Angela Benjamin and the Coalition for Concerned Families. We always appreciate the blood, sweat and tears that Benjamin pours into this concert series year in and year out. Benjamin […] The post Opinion: Jazz on the Grazz was strong as usual appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Update on boil water advisory in Dallas County
The Dallas County Water and Sewer Authority announced a boil water advisory for its residents experiencing low to no pressure at all in the Selmont area. Officials said the first leak was discovered Sunday night caused by a damaged fire hydrant.. The resulting water pressure loss, followed by sudden pressure changes probably caused more leaks. […] The post Update on boil water advisory in Dallas County appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Jazz on the Grazz played wonderful tune
The heat didn’t keep down the fun at the Jazz on the Grazz festival in downtown Selma Saturday night. The event began at 1 p.m. at Phoenix Park St. James Hotel and went well into the night. Dallas County Circuit Court Clerk Lynnethia Bennett and two saxophone players highlighted the 13th annual festival. The event […] The post Jazz on the Grazz played wonderful tune appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Dallas County Jury convicts Selma man from 2018 fatal shooting
A Dallas County jury convicts a Selma man of murder from a gas station shooting in 2018. According to the Dallas County courthouse, Jimmy Lee Tyus was convicted of murder, including two counts of first-degree assault and shooting into-an occupied vehicle. Tyus killed 26 year old Earnest Daniels III at the Raceway Gas Station on […] The post Dallas County Jury convicts Selma man from 2018 fatal shooting appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma begins Juneteenth celebration Saturday
The City of Selma will get an early jump to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday. While the official statewide Juneteenth holiday is June 19 designated by Gov. Kay Ivey, events kick off with a Free Youth Program Saturday from 2-6 p.m. at the Civil Rights Park at the Selmont side of Edmund Pettus Bridge. D.A.T., Alabama […] The post Selma begins Juneteenth celebration Saturday appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
25 graduate from ALEA academy
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency held its first graduation ceremony at the Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center in Selma that saw 25 troopers added to the force. Col. Jon Archer, Department of Public Safety director, charged the new troopers to carry the light of justice, ALEA and their local communities. “Embrace the challenge, build the […] The post 25 graduate from ALEA academy appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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