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Caden Tellier gets his wish for revival as 600 pack Selma church for memorial service
Exactly a week after telling his youth director that he wanted to see a revival in Selma, to introduce more people to the love of Jesus, Caden Tellier got his wish. On Wednesday night, 600 people packed the sanctuary of his church, Christ the King on Highland Avenue in Selma, to worship together. Dozens of kids packed on the stage and jumped to the beat of the live band’s Christian rock songs. Football players from teams across the Black Belt packed the pews. Parents raised their hands to the sky while singing along.
Man charged with murder after assault victim dies
The Selma Police Department has arrested a man in connection with the death of a man who was allegedly assaulted Monday. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford identified the suspect as Walter Brewer, 53, who was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder. He is currently in the Perry County Jail on a $1.2 million bond. The […] The post Man charged with murder after assault victim dies appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Football Recap: Andalusia Comes Up Short at Home Against Enterprise
Andalusia couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Enterprise Wildcats on Friday, falling 35-7. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 60th, while the Wildcats are ranked fifth).
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed endorses Shomari Figures
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed endorsed Shomari Figures for U.S. House 2nd Congressional District during a press conference on Tuesday in Montgomery. Reed, a Democrat like Figures, said it was important to elect leaders who would advance equality, justice, and economic opportunity, particularly in the face of challenges to the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights […]
GOP crackdowns on noncitizen voting ensnare newly naturalized Americans
Esternita Watkins, 42, became an American citizen nearly two years ago, wearing a green dress and a big smile at her naturalization ceremony in Montgomery, Alabama. She’d been living in the U.S. since 2015, when she arrived from the Philippines on a fiancée visa to marry Christopher Watkins, 54, now her husband, whom she’d met on Facebook. Soon after she earned citizenship, she registered to vote and was looking forward to casting her first ballot in this year’s presidential election. But she got a letter this month saying state Secretary of State Wes Allen had flagged her for having a noncitizen identification number and deactivated her voter registration.
Alabama Lawmakers Set Out Guidelines for New School Funding Formula
Alabama lawmakers set out guidelines for developing a new funding formula for public education in the state at a meeting Thursday. The Legislative Study Commission on Modernizing K-12 School Education Funding had a second meeting to learn more about a weighted student funding model, part of conversations about whether to adopt a new funding model. […]
Alabama kiosks offer job seekers easy access to opportunities
West AlabamaWorks has launched an initiative to connect local residents with job openings in the area, according to a WVUA 23 report. The organization has installed kiosks in various locations throughout the region, providing easy access to job listings. The latest kiosk was unveiled at the Piggly Wiggly on Alabama...
Alexander City under state of emergency due to storm damage
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (WSFA) - Storms ravaged Alexander City Thursday afternoon, leaving a lot of damage and prompting a state of emergency for the city. City officials say the phone lines are currently down, including 911. Crews are working to restore phone service, as well as cleared roadways. Numerous power...
Tigers open regular season at home Friday
Regular season play begins this week for high school football and the Tigers will open their season at home. The T.R. Miller Tigers are playing host to the Straughn Tigers with a 7 p.m. kick off at Brewton Municipal Stadium adjacent to the school. T.R. Miller is opening the season after a milestone win last […] The post Tigers open regular season at home Friday appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
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