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Wilcox County under a flood advisory until Friday midday
On Friday at 9:06 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 12:15 p.m. for Wilcox County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," states the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering...
Keith, Southside, Dallas County advance to Central Regional
Keith High, Southside High and Dallas County punched their tickets to the regional softball tournament on Tuesday. The Lady Bears spanked Central-Hayneville 21-3 and R.C. Hatch 20-3 to repeat as area champions for the fourth straight year. Southside captured the Area 6, Class 3A title, sweeping Greensboro 17-0 and 17-2. Dallas County High and Selma […] The post Keith, Southside, Dallas County advance to Central Regional appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Expect damaging winds and walnut-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Autauga and Dallas counties Friday
On Friday at 12:38 a.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 1:45 a.m. for Autauga and Dallas counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and walnut-sized hail (1.5 inches). "At 12:38 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near...
Crime victims recognized at ceremony
Families joined with local, state and federal officials to remember and raise awareness of crime victims in the Fourth Circuit Court District Saturday at the Selma Amphitheater for a National Crime Victims Week ceremony. Families of local crime victims set up tents around the amphitheater area decorated with photos, candles and memorabilia of their lost […] The post Crime victims recognized at ceremony appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Morgan Academy falls in AISA baseball regionals
Tenth-ranked Morgan Academy was the last Dallas County school left in the prep baseball playoffs. The Senators were swept by top-seeded Glenwood Academy in the AISA Class 3A best-of-3 quarterfinal series, losing 9-0 and 12-3 on April 25. The Senators finished the season 15-12 and ranked in the Alabama Sports Writers Association Top 10 poll. […] The post Morgan Academy falls in AISA baseball regionals appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Wilcox Co. authorities search for a wanted shootout suspect
Wilcox Co. authorities need your help to find a suspect in a recent shootout — whose wanted for attempted murder. Gone are the days when violent crimes only happened in big cities. Nowadays it can happen anywhere — even in small rural communities — like Camden. Once...
Calhoun County Baseball: 1+2=3
Sardis, AL – Top-ranked Alexandria, No. 2 Sardis split first two games of their best-of-3 Class 5A quarterfinal series at Sardis. Game 3 Thursday. By Joe Medley One expects things when the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the state play each other in a baseball playoff series. Game 3? That’s to be expected. Andrew Allen […] The post Calhoun County Baseball: 1+2=3 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Update: Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds expected with thunderstorms to hit Dallas County Friday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 12:16 a.m. on Friday valid until 12:30 a.m. for Dallas County. Expect quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 12:16 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Orrville, or 13 miles southwest of...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Juvenile robbery suspect’s crime spree extended from Montgomery County to Wilcox County
ACTION 8 UPDATE: We have an update to a story we told you about earlier this week. Last Saturday night, a Montgomery teenager was robbed at gunpoint and his car was stolen at a gas station on the Eastern Boulevard. Authorities say the suspect has been captured, but not before he committed another robbery and shot up a house in Wilcox County.
Interim superintendent contract for Dallas County Schools approved, Sampson still on leave
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story indicated the wrong person making the motion to reinstate Superintendent Sampson. Melvin Flanagan-Brown actually made the motion. The story has been corrected below. The Selma Times-Journal regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight. The Dallas County Board of Education has approved the contract […] The post Interim superintendent contract for Dallas County Schools approved, Sampson still on leave appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Alabama News Center — Canfor launches expansion, optimization strategy for South Alabama operations
Canfor Corp. announced plans to expand production at its facility in the Clarke County community of Fulton as it moves to optimize its operational footprint in southern Alabama, where it is also building a state-of-the-art sawmill in nearby Mobile County. As part of the restructuring, Canfor plans to permanently close...
Expect marble-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Central Alabama Friday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 2:01 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 a.m. for Dallas, Autauga and Lowndes counties. The storms may bring marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 2:01 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
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