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Dallas County School Superintendent Sampson placed on administrative leave
The Dallas County School Board has placed School Superintendent Anthony Sampson on paid administrative leave following a nearly 90-minute executive session Thursday night. The board approved placing Sampson on leave with a 3-2 vote with board members Leroy Miles Jr., Mark Story and William Minor voting in favor and board members Melvin F. Brown and […] The post Dallas County School Superintendent Sampson placed on administrative leave appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Opinion: Civil rights tour helps remember struggle for equality, right to vote
A week ago, I traveled with a group from Givens Estates on a civil rights tour. We started in Birmingham with stops at Bethel Baptist (Fred Shuttlesworth’s congregation back in the 1950s, where he was bombed on a 1956 Christmas day), the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Kelly-Ingram Park (some of the best outdoor sculpture depicting the 1963 events of Birmingham), and the 16th Street Baptist Church (where four little girls were killed on Sept. 15, 1963.)
2 Selma natives honored by University of Alabama
Two Selma natives were honored by the University of Alabama last week. Mary Ousley was inducted into the Mortar Board National Honor Society. Valencia Bryant received the Cleophus Thomas Award. The Mortar Board, a national honor society for men and women, is based on leadership, scholarship and service. Mortar Board is the premier national honor […] The post 2 Selma natives honored by University of Alabama appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
District Attorney commemorates crime victims in Wilcox Co.
It’s National Crime Victim’s Rights Week — and the 4th Judicial Circuit is commemorating victims all this week. Wilcox County District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. is hosting ceremonies in each of the five counties in the 4th Judicial Circuit — commemorating crime victims and survivors. Crime...
Annual Special Needs Fun Day continues in Selma
The family of the late former Selma Mayor George Evans — is continuing to work to carry on his legacy — of service to the community. Evans passed away last May but his family is continuing the annual events he created — to benefit special needs children.
Lee keeps typewriters going five decades strong
By Lanell Downs Smith William Lee began his career in office equipment repair in 1973, during a time when many people told him typewriters were on the way out of popular use. But now, five decades later, Lee sells and service typewriters from his Montgomery-based operation, American Typewriters, to customers in Crenshaw, Butler, Lowndes, Macon, […] The post Lee keeps typewriters going five decades strong appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Starting to settle in
I’ve been living here in West Alabama for more than a month now, and I feel like I’m starting to get settled in. I know I have not had the opportunity to meet everyone yet, but everyone I have come across has been so friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my first opportunity to experience Rooster […] The post Starting to settle in appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
SAVING SELMA: Family wins brand new 3 BR home in Selma
A Selma family that lost their home in the January 2023 tornado — wins a new three bedroom — two bathroom home — for free. Sixteen names were placed in a lottery — raffling off the new home. The winner won the home free and clear — and a whole lot more.
Alabama DHR working with community colleges for job programs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A partnership between two state organizations is helping those who may need help paving a path to success. The Alabama Community College System joined with the Department of Human Resources to shed light on multiple programs. “Our job is to do everything we can to help...
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