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The Selma Times JournalFive more suspects arrested in Orrville club shootingThe Dallas County Sheriff’s Office arrested five suspects involved in the murder of an Orrville man on the Fourth of July weekend. According to the DCSO, Roger Murray, Aaron Tower, Mikle Butler, Marquis Owens and Ja’Travius Simmons were all arrested between Thursday and Friday for the murder of Jeremy Bryant, 19 on July 5 at […]The post Five more suspects arrested in Orrville club shooting appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalSelma University gets $750,000 grant to preserve historic hallSelma University was awarded $750,000 by the National Park Service to remodel Foster Hall. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-AL, Vice Chair of the Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus, helped secure the funding for Selma University. Foster Hall was built in 1910 and named for Susie C. Foster, president of the Women’s Convention at […]The post Selma University gets $750,000 grant to preserve historic hall appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalCentral Alabama CrimeStoppers offering award for Orrville murderCentral Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering an award for the murder of an Orrville man on July 8. Jeremy “Chop” Deuntae Bryant, 19, was fatally shot around 2:40 a.m. on July 8 at Shop Boyz Lounge in Orrville. Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said Bryant was pronounced dead at Vaughan Regional Medical Center. Another victim, an unidentified […]The post Central Alabama CrimeStoppers offering award for Orrville murder appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalDallas County Commission approves vacation of County Roads 119 and 120The Dallas County Commission narrowly approved the vacating of County Roads 119 and 120 at its monthly commission meeting on Monday at the Dallas County Courthouse. The Commission approved 2-1 after the public meeting regarding a petition to vacate both county roads that connect the Dellwood community. Commissioner Jan Justice made the motion, seconded by […]The post Dallas County Commission approves vacation of County Roads 119 and 120 appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalDallas County Sheriff’s Office investigating Orrville murderThe Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder that occurred Sunday morning in Orrville. According to Dallas County Chief Deputy John Hatfield, the fatal shooting occurred at the parking lot of Shot Boys Lounge in Orrville around 2:30 a.m. Jeremy Bryant, 19, was pronounced dead on arrival at Vaughan Regional Medical Center. The other […]The post Dallas County Sheriff’s Office investigating Orrville murder appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalMan shot Monday morning at WalmartAn African-American man was injured during a shooting at Wal-Mart on Monday morning. According to Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford and Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy John Hatfield, SPD officers and Dallas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call at the 1500 block of Hwy 14 East, in reference to a subject with […]The post Man shot Monday morning at Walmart appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalCity of Selma seeks to sell Dallas Academy buildingThe City of Selma is seeking proposals for the sale and redevelopment of Dallas Academy. The City owns the vacant building that was damaged by a fire on Oct. 15, 2017. This building is a contributing property to Selma’s “Old Town Historic District” listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bids officially will be […]The post City of Selma seeks to sell Dallas Academy building appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalFireworks fill skies over SelmaThe City of Selma hosted its fireworks show following the Leavitt Amp concert featuring by July Moon and ItIs Barack at 8 p.m. at the Selma Amphitheatre. The show lasted around 15 minutes and could be seen all over downtown Selma. A large crowd was gathered at the Amphitheatre. Others stood on the Edmund Pettus […]The post Fireworks fill skies over Selma appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalRev. Arthur Lee AllenReverend Arthur Lee Allen, 85, of Minter passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Aubrey Larkin’s Lewis Brothers Funeral Home.The post Rev. Arthur Lee Allen appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalCity of Selma, ALDOT work on Riverfront projectThe City of Selma’s Office of Planning and Development is working with the Alabama Department of Transportation to start Phase One of the Riverfront Boardwalk Project. The Riverfront Boardwalk Project, valued at $800,000, is a significant initiative that aligns with the Transportation Alternatives Program’s goals of improving non-motorized transportation infrastructure with the ultimate objective of […]The post City of Selma, ALDOT work on Riverfront project appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalCouncil for Leaders in Alabama schools honor Courtney UtseySelma City Schools Special Education Director Courtney Utsey was honored by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) on June 27. Entering her 22nd year in the special education field, Utsey said she’s grateful to receive the award. “This year has been profoundly humbling due to professional recognition,” Utsey said. “I was honored to […]The post Council for Leaders in Alabama schools honor Courtney Utsey appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalBrent Maze: Fireworks galore here in Dallas CountyThe things that I always look forward to during the Independence Day holiday include cookouts and the fireworks shows. Maybe that’s why that Will Smith classic movie was so popular. Doesn’t matter how bad the plot was, all we wanted to see was Smith and company blowing up the alien ships, giving the fans a […]The post Brent Maze: Fireworks galore here in Dallas County appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalSelma native graduates from UAB medical schoolThe University of Alabama-Birmingham laid the foundation for Dr. Kenneth Davis’ future success. Davis, a Selma native, graduated from the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine in the spring. Davis was placed into diagnostic radiology, a five-year residency program. He will intern at HCA Healthcare at Gainesville/North Florida for a transitional year. The next […]The post Selma native graduates from UAB medical school appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalUMC Church on Broad Street to close its doorsA historic church in Selma will be closing its doors because of declining membership. At the annual meeting of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church on June 17, officials announced Memorial United Methodist Church on Broad Street in Selma will soon close. “These are things we do every year,” Head of the […]The post UMC Church on Broad Street to close its doors appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalLachavious Simmons motivating Selma kids, that they ‘can make it’ tooLachavious Simmons always wanted to come back home to Selma and do a football camp after getting into the NFL. Saturday fulfilled that dream for Simmons as he hosted the Lachavious Simmons football camp at Selma’s Memorial Stadium. A person who played a key role in that dream was Michael Johnson, a Dallas County High […]The post Lachavious Simmons motivating Selma kids, that they ‘can make it’ too appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalDallas County suspect charged for assault in MontgomeryOn Thursday, the Montgomery Police Department arrested a suspect accused of attempted murder in Dallas County. Jamarcus Hall, 21, is charged with first-degree assault for a shooting that took place on June 12 at the 600 block of Clinton Street in Montgomery. Hall was taken into custody on June 25. Hall is currently in the […]The post Dallas County suspect charged for assault in Montgomery appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalNominations now open for Best of SelmaThe Selma Times-Journal has launched the nomination period for The Best of Selma 2024 contest. Right now, nominations are being accepted on www.selmatimesjournal.com/contests from now through July 17. Publisher Brent Maze is asking local readers and businesses to submit their nominations for the 100 categories to help determine who will appear on the ballots for […]The post Nominations now open for Best of Selma appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalComing Thursday: VFW Post 3016 Hosts Veteran Resource FairThe Veteran Foreign Wars Post 3016 will be hosting a veterans resource fair on Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon at 299 Kingbends Road. Officials say the event is dedicated to assisting veterans with submitting claims to the Veterans Administration, signing up for healthcare and addressing unanswered questions within the veteran community. Over 150 veterans, […]The post Coming Thursday: VFW Post 3016 Hosts Veteran Resource Fair appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalSelma Police Department investigating June 24 shootingThe Selma Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a teenage boy injured on June 24. According to Police Chief Kenta Fulford, SPD officers responded to a shooting at the 1600 block of St. Phillips Street in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, SPD officers made contact with a 17-year-old black man who […]The post Selma Police Department investigating June 24 shooting appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalFormer Selma High students compete in rural pre-medical programTwo former Selma High School graduates recently earned Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internships from the University of Alabama’s Community of Health Sciences Program. De’Von Benjamin and Valencia Bryant, members of Selma High’s Class of 2022, were chosen for the summer program for college students in pre-medical studies who are interested in rural primary care. Bryant was […]The post Former Selma High students compete in rural pre-medical program appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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