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Selma’s police, Methodist rules, campus protest: Down in Alabama
Below is the podcast player followed by the newsletter. Sign up to get it in your inbox each day here. We mentioned yesterday that the mayor in Selma had suspended the police chief. He said he would speak on the topic, and on Wednesday he certainly did. AL.com’s Carol Robinson...
Daycare worker still in jail, awaiting preliminary court date
The daycare worker charged with a death of an infant child is still in the Marengo County Jail as of Monday morning. Versa Mae Simmons, 68, who was a worker at the now closed Tender Years Preschool & Nursery, was arrested on March 29 and charged with murder and four counts of aggravated child abuse. […] The post Daycare worker still in jail, awaiting preliminary court date appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Historic Tabernacle Baptist hosted Interfaith Service and Fellowship
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.
A hip and homey café in the heart of the Black Belt
With its exposed brick walls, rough-hewn beams overhead and sleek, bare-bulb light fixtures, The Stable, A Southern Coffee Pub, has all the visual hallmarks of a trendy café. A sandwich board out front lists its tasty offerings and industrial-looking awnings throw shade over bright red metal café tables on the sidewalk. It often hosts live music shows, some advertised on funky, artsy band posters. This restaurant would be right at home in a metro area like Birmingham or Mobile. But instead, it’s deep in the heart of Alabama’s rural Black Belt region, downtown in tiny Greensboro, population approximately 2,150.
‘Fearing for my life’: Selma woman speaks after house burned down, shot at
SELMA, Ala. (WSFA) - Lucy Bates says she has no idea who would have wanted to shoot at her house and burn it down in the middle of the night. She says neighbors told her they saw it happening during the early morning hours of April 14 but couldn’t make out the people who did it. Now, Bates and her husband are grieving the loss of so many memories.
Dallas County man charged with threatening District Court Judge
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.
Alabama schools close campuses after fear of retribution over weekend shootings, officials say
Multiple shootings over the weekend prompted school officials in an Alabama town to close two school campuses and have students switch to virtual learning Monday, officials said. A pair of shootings on Saturday night involving juveniles forced Selma City Schools to put Selma High School and Saints Virtual Academy/ Alternative...
Selma fisherman finishes in Top 10 at Lake Mitchell tournament
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.
'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...
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...
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.
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