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'Big John' murder trial: Man accused of shooting sheriff takes stand as testimony wraps
Testimony in the "Big John" Williams capital murder case ended Tuesday with defendant William "Will" Chase Johnson telling the court that he didn't know Williams was the sheriff and that he feared for his life when he shot him. Williams, the popular Lowndes County sheriff, was shot and killed the night of Nov. 23, 2019, while dispersing a large crowd at a downtown Hayneville convenience store. Johnson, 22, of Montgomery, faces capital murder charges in the case. ...
West Alabama At Risk For An Earthquake
I never thought I would hear that said in my lifetime. Alabama, and West Alabama at risk of an actual earthquake?. Yes, according to the folks at the United States Geological Survey. In recent days, they've updated the "earthquake hazard" map for the USA. Notice the green and especially the...
Keith updates safety guidelines for homecoming
Keith Middle High School has increased its security guidelines for the Bears’ homecoming game against Billingsley on Friday night. According to the school Facebook page, all spectators must pass through one single gate and be subject to search. They are also implementing a clear bag policy. “In the best interest of public safety, Keith Middle […] The post Keith updates safety guidelines for homecoming appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Alabama providing $150,000 to every county for scrap tire cleanup
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDHN) — Discarded tires on the side of the road are all over the state of Alabama, and now, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is making a huge step towards cleaning them up. The ADEM Scrap Tire Right of Way program is being offered to all 67 counties in the State of […]
Selma City Schools to get electric buses
The Selma City Schools’ transportation department is going green with its yellow school buses. The district has received a $1.7 million grant through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program to purchase five electric buses to add to its fleet. The buses the district will receive will be from Lion Electric, which brought one […] The post Selma City Schools to get electric buses appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Craig Field gets grant to clean up dilapidated gym
The Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority has received $556,000 through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Cleanup Grant program. The funds will be put to use to remove the old dilapidated gymnasium complex on the base to remove asbestos and other contaminants contained in the old building, according to Craig Field director Jim Corrigan. By […] The post Craig Field gets grant to clean up dilapidated gym appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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