LATEST NEWS
'Brand new start': Selma family wins home in housing authority's tornado recovery giveaway
Hundreds of families lost their homes in the tornado that tore through Selma last year. If housing was an issue before, it became an urgent need following Jan. 12, 2023. As a result, leaders in Selma are now rethinking how they can build smooth paths to homeownership for their neighbors. This comes in the way of restoring over 100 homes to a healthy, livable condition through the housing authority, educating residents on how to get a...
Kristina Rose with U.S. DOJ speaks at victims of crime ceremony
Kristina Rose, director of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), was the keynote speaker at the 4th Circuit Victims of Crime Ceremony in Dallas County. According to her website page, Rose oversees programs and services that support crime victims and survivors. The event was held Saturday at […] The post Kristina Rose with U.S. DOJ speaks at victims of crime 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.
Dense fog advisory issued for Central Alabama until Wednesday morning
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:55 a.m. in effect until 9 a.m. for Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service says, "Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog." "Low visibility...
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.
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.
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.
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.)
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.