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Preston McGee of Plantersville Part of Capitol Scholars Inaugural Washington, DC Internship
Seven students from The University of Alabama interned in Washington, DC this summer as part of the inaugural class of Capitol Scholars. Fourteen total students across the UA System were chosen for the program. The students participated in immersive internships with Alabama congressional offices, congressional committees and advocacy groups. The Capitol Scholars Program connects outstanding […] The post Preston McGee of Plantersville Part of Capitol Scholars Inaugural Washington, DC Internship appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Dallas County Extension participates in Extension Week
The Dallas County Extension office is participating in Alabama Cooperative Extension’s 2024 Extension week campaign. Sunday, Sept. 15, marked the beginning of Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s (ACES) second annual Extension Week campaign. This campaign’s goal is to help inform more Alabama citizens about ACES and the educational programs it provides to help improve the lives […] The post Dallas County Extension participates in Extension Week appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
SCS seeks community input superintendent search
The Selma City School Board announced its kick-off of the community engagement process on Monday, Sept. 16. A comprehensive survey will be sent to school families, faculty, staff and access will be given to members of the Selma community. You can fill out the comprehensive survey at https://forms.gle/Ws2QFeLgwijNKoZ96. The SCS’s community engagement process is the […] The post SCS seeks community input superintendent search appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Valley Grande announces occupancy permit approved for Dave’s Market
Valley Grande Mayor Wayne Labbe announced Monday night that the certificate of occupancy has been approved for Dave’s Market to officially open its new store on Citizens Parkway. Labbe said the market is planning to open on Thursday with the permit being approved. “I thought I’d never see this day,” Labbe told the council at […] The post Valley Grande announces occupancy permit approved for Dave’s Market appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Consortium announced to help connect youth with aviation careers
The old adage from the movie “Fields of Dreams” says, “If you build it, they will come.” That is what Wallace Community College-Selma and Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority are hoping will happen as they and others have teamed up with stakeholders in the community to launch its Rural Aviation Consortium. WCCS President Dr. […] The post Consortium announced to help connect youth with aviation careers appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
James Kenneth ‘Ken’ Jones
September 13, 2024 Life is a gift given by God. One such gift, a son James Kenneth Jones was given to Mrs. Shirley Ann Jones Bishop (Clarence) on Oct. 18,1969, James Kenneth Jones, (affectionately known as “Ken”), confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and became a member of Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal […] The post James Kenneth ‘Ken’ Jones appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma sailor accounted for from World War II
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Navy Chief Carpenter’s Mate (CCM) Tedd M. Furr, 39, of Selma, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Nov. 5, 2020 and will be laid to rest in April. Furr joined the U.S. Navy from Alabama. He was aboard the USS Oklahoma (BB-37) on […] The post Selma sailor accounted for from World War II appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Four wounded in shooting this weekend
The Selma Police Department is investigating a shooting on North Race Street that has wounded at least four people. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford said that the four people did not receive life-threatening injuries. He said the incident occurred at 201 North Race Street on Saturday night at the Ultra Grand Lounge in which an […] The post Four wounded in shooting this weekend appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Dallas County BOE approves budget, requests capital outlay
The board passed its $33 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year, but board members wanted to make sure that their capital budget was included. Miles said he wouldn’t support voting for the budget if the plan wasn’t included in the budget they were presented. Miles said he wanted to see the capital budget in […] The post Dallas County BOE approves budget, requests capital outlay appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
DCS appoints interim CSFO
The Dallas County School Board has appointed Cheryl Cobbs, Central Office Local Education Agencies Bookkeeper, as the interim chief school financial officer during a special called board meeting Thursday. Cobbs, who was nominated by board president Leroy Miles, was asked by the board if she would serve in this capacity. She answered yes. Miles said […] The post DCS appoints interim CSFO appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
James Jones passes away
James Jones, a long-time, award-winning journalist who served as the managing editor of The Selma Times-Journal, has passed away after battling a brief illness over the past month. He was 54. James had been with The Selma Times-Journal since 2018. He previously worked at the SunHerald in Biloxi, Mississippi, for 26 years. He got his […] The post James Jones passes away appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
James Jones passes away
James Jones, a long-time, award-winning journalist who served as the managing editor of The Selma Times-Journal, has passed away after battling a brief illness over the past month. He was 54. James had been with The Selma Times-Journal since 2018. He previously worked at the SunHerald in Biloxi, Mississippi, for 26 years. He got his […] The post James Jones passes away appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Dallas County under tornado watch until 10 p.m. from Francine’s remnants
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Dallas County until 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. The area will continue to experience feeder bands from the remnants of Hurricane Francine over the next few hours. A tornado is possible in the area, and storms with wind gusts up to 60 mph are also […] The post Dallas County under tornado watch until 10 p.m. from Francine’s remnants appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Lobsterfest coming next week
Time is running out for those who want to attend the Lobsterfest at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The event is set for Thursday, Sept. 19. Takeout is available from 5-7 p.m., and dine-in seating is still available at 6 p.m. The 7:30 p.m. seating is nearly sold out. Manera S. Searcy with the church said […] The post Lobsterfest coming next week appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Arrest Reports for Sept. 7
The following arrests were reported with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department between Aug. 31 and Sept. 5. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. • Anthony Deavers, 41, arrested Aug. 31 at 8:30 p.m., public intoxication, $500 bond. • Pamela H. Boyd, 46, arrested Sept. 4 at 2:30 p.m., […] The post Arrest Reports for Sept. 7 appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Mayor makes impact on author: Egertson worked together with Evans to tell his story
When Jenney Egertson met George Evans, she didn’t know what he wanted her to call him. Was it George? Mr. Evans? “He just said, ‘Well, Mayor is OK,’” Egertson said of that exchange. Evans to this day is still known to many in Selma as “The Mayor” even though he’s held many titles over the […] The post Mayor makes impact on author: Egertson worked together with Evans to tell his story appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
County school board sets hearing on new voting maps
The Dallas County School Board will vote on whether to accept the new voting district map at a special called meeting Thursday. Board member William Minor said the map is very similar to the previous districts. However, the district lines do not follow the county commissioner district lines. However, the new lines represent how the […] The post County school board sets hearing on new voting maps appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Dallas County looking for new CSFO
The Dallas County School Board is beginning the process of hiring a new chief schools financial officer after the board terminated Sandra Purdie at their regular meeting on Aug. 22. Purdie had been placed on administrative notice following an audit report by the Alabama Department of Examiners and Public Accountants released in July. Two of […] The post Dallas County looking for new CSFO appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma City Schools moves on without ESSER
Selma City Schools is looking at a $41.09 million budget for fiscal year 2025, which begins Oct. 1. That’s a decrease of about $13 million dollars from 2024, but chief schools financial officer Grindal Harris said that is due to the ending of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief program in 2024. Now that […] The post Selma City Schools moves on without ESSER appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Dial gets 20 years in prison
A man who was convicted earlier this year of manslaughter in the death of a 2-year-old child in 2017 has been sentenced to prison. Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins issued a 20-year prison sentence to Tristan Dial, who was convicted March 15 in the case of the death of toddler Arkhi Matthews, 2. The incident occurred […] The post Dial gets 20 years in prison appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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