Marion Junction resident and Auburn University at Montgomery student Sarah Cogle was recently inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Cogle, who graduated from Marion Academy, was among  25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni initiated into Phi Kappa Phi every year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by […] The post Marion Junction resident initiated into Phi Kappa Phi appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

Alabama Audubon executive director Dr. Scot Duncan closed the Selma-Dallas County Public Library’s Lunch at the Library series for the 2023-24 season on Thursday. Duncan discussed his two books, “Southern Wonder: Alabama’s Surprising Biodiversity” and “Southern Rivers: Restoring America’s Freshwater Biodiversity.” “We have a lot to brag about in Alabama,” Duncan said. “We are fourth […] The post Duncan: Alabama No. 1 for endangered species appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

A Selma man died Saturday morning from gunshot wounds after being involved in a gunfight on Friday night on Alabama Avenue. According to Selma Police Capt. Natasha Fowlkes, Titus Channey, 36, died on Saturday from injuries after being treated at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery. “On Friday around 9 p.m., Selma police officers responded to […] The post Selma Police investigating Friday night murder appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

A Selma man was killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash on Alabama 14 in Perry County. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Senior Trooper Vu Quang, Bernard A. Lee, 46, of Selma died when the 2002 Chevrolet C1500 he was driving left the roadway and struck a ditch. ALEA’s report indicated that Lee was […] The post Selma man killed in Perry County crash appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

The Selma Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. will honor 35 nurses and healthcare workers on Sunday at the George P. Evans Building from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event, presented by the Rho Eta chapter, is being sponsored by the Selma Fire Department, City of Selma, Gamma Alpha Alpha Zeta chapter of […] The post Selma nurses will be honored Sunday; Dallas County Zetas sponsors appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

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.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, opened National Small Business Week with a “Terri Talks” virtual discussion featuring Reflections Coffee Shoppe owner Jackie Smith. The virtual showcase was titled “Sipping on Success: The Story of Selma’s Award-Winning Small Business Owner Jackie Smith.” Smith discussed overcoming adversity to open her first coffee shop over a decade ago […] The post Smith, Sewell hold virtual discussion during National Small Business week appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

LIFT Ministries and the Spirit of Luke Foundation are partnering with the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a community giveaway and health fair on Saturday at 299 Kingsbend Road. The program, “Reaching Out for Healthier Community,” is a giveaway and health fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Food, clothing, medical projects and hygiene […] The post LIFT Ministries, Spirit of Luke working with Veteran of Foreign Wars appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

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.

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.

Tabernacle Baptist Church hosted an interfaith event with eight different religious affiliations and Zen Peacekeepers on April 26. A mix of Baptists, Methodists, Catholics, Presbyterians, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and nondenominational believers were joined by local community leaders and Zen Peacekeepers at the historic church. Each faith had a chance to engage in the service, contributing […] The post Historic Tabernacle Baptist hosted Interfaith Service and Fellowship appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

Selma Mayor James Perkins outlined the reasons for placing Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford on Wednesday.  At a press conference in the council chambers, Perkins said the two recent shootings involving juveniles near Selma High School last weekend were the latest in a series of incidents that forced him to make a decision. Perkins said […] The post Mayor Perkins addresses decision to place SPD Chief on leave appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

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.

Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., placed Chief of Police Kenta Fulford on administrative leave with pay, pending the outcome of legally required due process. A press conference will be held at 2:30 Wednesday in the City Council Chambers. The appointing authority, the city council, will conduct the due process hearing. This is the second time […] The post Selma Police Chief placed on Administrative leave appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

Selma resident Mark Black had a top-10 finish at the Bass Fishing League (BFL) tournament on Lake Mitchell east of Clanton on April 20. Black finished in a tie for eighth place in the co-angler division with five bass that weighed eight pounds and 13 ounces, earning a prize of $234. “Lake Mitchell was fishing […] The post Selma fisherman finishes in Top 10 at Lake Mitchell tournament appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

Selma City Schools return to its regular schedule on Tuesday after Selma High School and Saints Virtual Academy/Alternative School was placed on virtual learning on Monday. In a letter to parents, School Superintendent Zickeyous Byrd issued the following statement to parents: Dear Parents, I want to inform you that we will resume our regular schedule […] The post Selma City Schools to return to normal schedule Tuesday appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall delivers remarks during the 4th Circuit Victims of Crime Ceremony in Dallas County on Saturday, April 27, at the Selma Amphitheater. Kristina Rose, director of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), was the keynote speaker of the event. The event was held […] The post Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall delivers remarks at victims of crime ceremony appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

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.

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Dallas County residents for their involvement in threatening a Dallas County District Court Judge. According to Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum, Khari Varner, 41, and Tera Strawter, 37, of Selma are charged with multiple crimes. Varner was charged with first-degree terrorist threats against Dallas County District Court Judge […] The post Dallas County man charged with threatening District Court Judge appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.

Officials associated with the Seattle Seahawks were in Selma on Monday to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement as part of an initiative to help register players and fans to vote and educate them on the importance of voting. The group also included retired Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, who came to the Common […] The post Seattle Seahawks officials come to Selma appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.