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Selma man killed in Sunday evening motorcycle crash
DALLAS COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama state troopers are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Selma man Sunday evening. 44-year-old Timothy Rubin was killed when his motorcycle collided with the rear of a Jeep around 6:45 p.m., ALEA investigators said. He was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene.
Amber Alert claiming 13-year-old took brother and drove off is canceled; kids found safe
A 13-year-old Montgomery, Alabama, girl who authorities said they believed abducted her 5-year-old brother and drove off in an SUV Tuesday, has been found safe, along with the boy, police said.
Treasure hunting: U.S. 80 yard sale set for this weekend
If you’re looking for unusual and unique treasures, you might just find that this weekend along U.S. 80 as the annual Historic U.S. 80 Yard Sale gets going Friday and Saturday. One of the main stops on the yard sale route is right here in Selma at Angie’s Auctions. The auction house, which is located […] The post Treasure hunting: U.S. 80 yard sale set for this weekend appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Micheal Eric Marshall
April 10, 2024 Mr. Micheal Eric Marshall of Selma passed away April 10. Graveside Service will be held on April 20 at 1 p.m., from Lorenzo Harrison Memorial Garden and directed by Randall Miller Funeral Service and Crematory. The post Micheal Eric Marshall appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
'This was preventable': Jailers ignored obvious signs of 60-year-old inmate's medical condition until it was too late, lawsuit says
The family of a woman who developed pneumonia in an Alabama jail and died after she was released from septic shock has filed a lawsuit alleging jailers ignored her worsening medical condition. The post ‘This was preventable’: Jailers ignored obvious signs of 60-year-old inmate’s medical condition until it was too late, lawsuit says first appeared on Law & Crime.
WCCS participates in “Don’t Drop It on Alabama Spring Cleanup”
Faculty, staff, and students at Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) were part of the “Don’t Drop It on Alabama Spring Cleanup” event at its campus on Monday. The event was organized with the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Inc. (Alabama RC&D Councils). The “Don’t Drop It on Alabama Spring Cleanup” event was […] The post WCCS participates in “Don’t Drop It on Alabama Spring Cleanup” appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Central Alabama under a dense fog advisory until Friday morning
On Friday at 3:50 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory valid for Friday between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga and Lowndes counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense...
Softball Recap: Dallas County has no trouble against Wilcox Central
Dallas County won the last time they faced Wilcox Central, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Dallas County Hornets blew past the Wilcox Central Jaguars 22-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Dallas County. Dallas County got a massive performance out of Madison Jefferson, who scored...
Selma man arrested for robbing at Brown Drug Store
A Selma man was charged with first-degree robbery at Brown Drug Store on April 3. According to Lt. Ray S. Blanks of the Selma Police Department, Samuel Lee Spears, 61, was arrested and charged with armed robbery, Spears was later caught at Wal-Mart and arrested on April 4. The crime occurred around 4 p.m. on […] The post Selma man arrested for robbing at Brown Drug Store appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma City Council announces shadow program for students
Selma City Council President Billy Young announced the formation of a student mentoring program at a City Council meeting on Tuesday. Young announced the creation of a Council President Shadow Program (CPSP) to the Selma City Council for 20 students. While the council did not have to vote, council members present at the meeting agreed […] The post Selma City Council announces shadow program for students appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Montgomery, Selma mayors to host summit on reducing violent crime
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The mayors of Montgomery and Selma are hosting the Community Violence Intervention Summit on Friday and Saturday. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. will bring together over 300 attendees to develop community-driven solutions to reduce violent crime across Central Alabama, officials say.
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