The Selma Times JournalSelma woman arrested for embezzlement A Selma woman from Steward Construction and Steward Properties was arrested on Tuesday and charged with embezzling over $30,000 from the company. According to the Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum, Linda Andrews was arrested and charged with first-degree theft of property. Andrews, 58, worked as a clerk for the last two years at Steward […]The post Selma woman arrested for embezzlement appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalPerry County man found dead in Dallas CountyA missing Perry County man was found dead and partly burned on Monday in Dallas County. A woman and a man, both from Perry County, are facing charges related to the incident. According to Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum and Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones, the body of Christian Moore, 23, was found burned inside […]The post Perry County man found dead in Dallas County appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalCity Council approves purchase of two vehiclesThe Selma City Council unanimously approved the purchase of two used vehicle requests for a pair of department heads at the July 9 council meeting. The seven council members present, including President Billy Young and council members Clay Carmichael, Jannie Thomas, Christie Thomas, Sam Randolph, Troy Harvill and Atkin Jemison all voted in favor of […]The post City Council approves purchase of two vehicles appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalAtlanta church group visits SelmaAn Atlanta church group toured the city of Selma a week after the Fourth of July holiday. About 50 members of Shiloh Mass Baptist Church toured the Queen City and walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge during a one-day trip. Several members of the congregation who took the three-hour trip were over 70 years old […]The post Atlanta church group visits Selma appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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The Selma Times JournalGunnar Henderson finished eighth in home run derbyBaltimore Orioles shortstop and former Morgan Academy All-American Gunnar Henderson finished eighth in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Henderson hit 11 homers in the contest. Triple-A Norfolk manager Buck Britton coached Henderson in the minor leagues and served as his pitcher in the derby. Britton […]The post Gunnar Henderson finished eighth in home run derby appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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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.
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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