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$10k given to Williams Shelter for Homeless
The Dr. Winston A. Williams Shelter for the Homeless in Selma is received a big gift thanks to the Blackbelt Benefit Group’s Rockin’ Rib-Off and Rick Carter Songwriter Festival. The shelter through the All Things are Possible Community Development Corporation received a $10,000 check that was raised during the June 1 festival in downtown Selma. […] The post $10k given to Williams Shelter for Homeless appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Wilcox County teen suspect charged with murder of Selma barber
A Wilcox County teenager is charged with murdering a Selma barber. According to the Selma Police Department, Breon Ellis, 17, is charged with the murder of Kevin Wade Shark, who was found shot several times inside a home barbershop at the 200 block of Cresthaven Court on May 11. On May 20, Ellis is charged […] The post Wilcox County teen suspect charged with murder of Selma barber appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Assistant Police Chief placed on Admininstrative leave
Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. placed Selma Assistant Police Chief Natasha Fowlkes on Administrative Leave with Pay Wednesday because of an internal investigation. In order to maintain a high level of integrity and transparency, an outside agency will lead the investigation. This investigation is on-going and in the preliminary stages at this time. The statement […] The post Assistant Police Chief placed on Admininstrative leave appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Progress made to Dallas County Jail
The Dallas County Jail continues to get rebuilt. The Jan. 12, 2023, EF-2 tornado severely damaged the jail, tearing off the roof and destroying the interior. Over 120 inmates were relocated to Perry County and Limestone County. The Dallas County Commission often discusses the jail at its monthly meeting and gets reports from Sheriff Mike […] The post Progress made to Dallas County Jail appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
SHA hosts event to help ‘shift culture’
The Selma Housing Authority educated residents in George Washington Carver Homes about the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Initiative on June 7. SHA executive director Kennard Randolph said the purpose of the event was getting GWC residents to learn about the initiative and embrace the opportunity. “We want to help our GWC residents to understand the […] The post SHA hosts event to help ‘shift culture’ appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Summer Art Camp will get underway soon
Summer Art Camp will be held in two different sections: June 17-21 and July 15-19. Times for both sections will be Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, 9 .a.m.-noon. Lunch and snacks will be included. The fee for the entire week will be $150 per child, and enrollment is first come first serve. Kids […] The post Summer Art Camp will get underway soon appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Valley Grande Clerk announces resignation
The resignation of Town Clerk/Treasurer Kim Harris highlighted the Valley Grande City Council meeting on June 3. Wanda Champion was approved by the council to succeed Harris, who will appear at city office three times a week until starting her job in August. Harris began working in Valley Grande in 2018 when Matt Dobbs was […] The post Valley Grande Clerk announces resignation appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Two Dallas County kids earn Alexis Hunter scholarships
Keith’s Tommy Tisdale III and Camryn Chaney of Selma picked up one last gift after their high school graduations. Tisdale and Chaney each received the Alexis Hunter Scholarships at a Selma City Council meeting last month. They were presented the $500 scholarship by JoAnn Hunter-Walker and Selma City Councilwoman Jannie Thomas. The scholarship is named […] The post Two Dallas County kids earn Alexis Hunter scholarships appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma Links closes gap after high school
By Staff Reports The Selma (AL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated recently partnered with area schools as part of their Integrated Program led by the Services to Youth Facet under the leadership of LaShauna Taylor and Phenicia Nunn. The program “Closing the Gap for Success after High School” is designed to prepare young people to […] The post Selma Links closes gap after high school appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma City Schools adds two SRO officers
Selma City Schools announced the hiring of Gregory Johnson and Jamie Martin as school resource officers on May 29. The partnership is between the Selma Police Department and the SCS. The SRO officers will work curtail crime in the areas where schools are. “I am thrilled to return home and contribute to making the Selma […] The post Selma City Schools adds two SRO officers appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Red Mountain Theatre to hold musical theater workshop
Red Mountain Theatre will hold a musical theater workshop at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library. The workshop will be conducted by S.E.L.M.A (Selma, Education, Literacy, Math, and the Arts) and Red Mountain Theatre. The Selma-Dallas County Public Library and State Sen. Robert Stewart, D-Selma, are sponsoring the event. Alicia Chestnut, […] The post Red Mountain Theatre to hold musical theater workshop appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
4 Dallas County residents make chancellor’s list
Four Dallas County residents made the chancellor’s list for the spring semester and term four of the 2023-2024 academic year at Troy University. Leon Craig, Jordan Johnson, Margaret Colley and Tindall Albritton were among the full-time undergraduate students registered for at least 12 semester hours and earned a grade point average of 4.0 to qualify […] The post 4 Dallas County residents make chancellor’s list appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Nia Brooks earns Pharmacy degree at Samford University
Being named the 2018 class valedictorian at Dallas County High School eventually led to a pharmacy career for Dr. Nia Brooks. Brooks earned a doctorate in pharmacy from Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy on April 27. Brooks also completed her undergraduate degree at Samford. The next steps for Brooks are taking state boards […] The post Nia Brooks earns Pharmacy degree at Samford University appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma Police Department gets new vehicles
Ten police vehicles and five new officers were added to the Selma Police Department this week. Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. announced at a press conference on Tuesday at Bloch Park about the leasing of new vehicles. The new vehicles will cost the city $10,000 monthly for 60 months, totaling over $400,000. Two evidence technicians […] The post Selma Police Department gets new vehicles appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Longtime road department worker retires
Henry Langdon worked over two decades in the Dallas County road department. Langdon recently retired after several years in the job. The Dallas County Commission gave Langdon a retirement plaque at its commission meeting on May 13. “Henry Langdon comes from a good family and good stock,” Dallas County Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn said. Dallas […] The post Longtime road department worker retires appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Ronnie Leet selected as Alabama NAA District 10 vice president
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association named Ronnie Leet one of its 10 vice presidents to serve three-year terms on its executive committee. Leet will represent District 10. Leet graduated from Alabama in 1973 from the Culverhouse College of Business with a marketing degree. Leet is currently retired, a NAA board member and president […] The post Ronnie Leet selected as Alabama NAA District 10 vice president appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Dallas County contributes heavily to Black Belt tourism
According to a report by the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association, Dallas County is a solid contributor to the black belt region. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic impact of tourism on the Black Belt drastically changed and now sits at $1.9 billion. Last year’s economic impact was $3.8 billion, accounting for 45,500 jobs. Dallas […] The post Dallas County contributes heavily to Black Belt tourism appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Sampson to return as superintendent Friday
In front of a packed commissioner’s courtroom, the Dallas County School Board voted 4-0 to reinstate Superintendent Anthony Sampson. The move came after a nearly two-hour and 30-minute executive session that included Sampson, his wife and his attorney for several portions of the private meeting. Sampson said he was relieved by the decision. “I am […] The post Sampson to return as superintendent Friday appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Lift Ministries Supports Dallas County jail inmates
The LIFT Ministries Dallas County jail detainee blessing drive was held on May 19. Underwear, T-shirts and socks were donated to Dallas County inmates. Dallas County Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn, Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum, LeMarkus Snow of Snow’s Cleaning Service, business leaders Aaron Roper and Dontae Allen and Selma Community Bible Church were among […] The post Lift Ministries Supports Dallas County jail inmates appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Marion Junction man killed in Dallas County
A Marion Junction man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday night in Dallas County. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Walter L. Paige, 51, was fatally injured when the 2000 Dodge Ram he drove was struck by the 2016 International tractor-trailer driven by Thomas A. Rocha, 44, of El Paso. Paige […] The post Marion Junction man killed in Dallas County appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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