Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford resigned from the police department’s top position on Wednesday just as the City Council was preparing to hold a personnel hearing about his being placed on administrative leave in April.
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.Periods of heavy rain will continue through early Thursday morning for locations along and just north to south of the Highway 80 corridor. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell and Tallapoosa. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford resigned from the police department’s top position on Wednesday just as the City Council was preparing to hold a personnel hearing about his being placed on administrative leave in April.
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The Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church in Selma will host a National Day of Prayer and Call to Action Rally on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
The first annual Big Daddy Lawler Memorial Crappie Tournament at Miller’s Ferry Marina drew only seven anglers on May 6, but those who launched at 6 a.m. made the most of a day that began with rain and ended in sunshine.
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After decades of limited progress, a full restoration of the old Marengo County Courthouse in Linden is underway to turn the historic structure into a venue for community events. Led by the Linden Historical Society and President Mike Peppenhorst, the 1848 Greek Revival structure is one of t…
The office of Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will host its Mobile Office Hours in May through several locations in the 7th District to offer assistance to residents with federal programs.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a shooting took place recently in Pike Road.
Results of hearings held by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles for April 28-30 are available.
Storms shelters in Dallas County are open on Wednesday as the threat of inclement weather continues through the afternoon and through Thursday morning.
Selma City Schools will dismiss all of the schools in the district early today due to the potential of storms to hit the area.
Dallas and Wilcox County students were the focus Monday night as the Dallas-Wilcox Bama Club awarded more than $75,000 in scholarships during its annual banquet.
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Selma High School has grabbed two winning coaches from nearby Black Belt schools to head up the Saints football and basketball programs. During a press conference on Monday, Selma Athletic dir…
Former Selma High School (SHS) Coach Willie Maxey was recently honored alongside two student athletes by the Selma City Schools District on Tuesday.
Developer Pride Forney has bought the former Uniontown United Methodist Church to turn into an arts and performance venue. Learn more about events coming up at the venue and plans in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.
Selma’s city attorney will work with the owner of the St. James Hotel to settle a tax issue that has stalled the hotel’s sale and eventual reopening, Selma Mayor Johnny Moss III said April 27. The Selma City Council authorized City Attorney Graham Mosely to negotiate a settlement with Lewis …
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host an information session on small business funding through its loan programs in Selma on May 6.
Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Montgomery Thriving Small Business Grant Program is set to be opened for businesses in need of financial assistance.
Selma City Schools will dismiss all of the schools in the district early today due to the potential of storms to hit the area.
Dallas and Wilcox County students were the focus Monday night as the Dallas-Wilcox Bama Club awarded more than $75,000 in scholarships during its annual banquet.
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In 1976, the bicentennial year of the United States, the price of gasoline was 56 cents per gallon. And since then, the Morgan Academy Class of ’76 celebrated their 50th anniversary May 1-3.
ArtsRevive in Selma has been awarded a $66,000 Creative Places Arts Facilities grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to support renovations across several of its downtown properties.
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The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is bringing an arts education program to Selma this summer, offering a free weeklong theater camp for local students at the historic Walton Theater.
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is bringing an arts education program to Selma this summer, offering a free weeklong theater camp for local students at the historic Walton Theater.
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The first annual Big Daddy Lawler Memorial Crappie Tournament at Miller’s Ferry Marina drew only seven anglers on May 6, but those who launched at 6 a.m. made the most of a day that began with rain and ended in sunshine.
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MONTGOMERY -- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) are teaming up with paddlesports leaders to offer low-cost beginner kayaking classes Saturday, May 16 at Montgomery Whitewater to kick off National Safe Boating Week.
From the mountains of the Tennessee Valley to the shores of the Gulf Coast, and everything in-between, our state is second to none in the country when it comes to beautiful outdoors and recreation.
One big question has emerged in the wake of Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court’s ruling this week that knocked down the Voting Right Act’s final remaining major pillar: How bad are things about to get? History is a good guide. Our work has shown that the court’s previous assaults on the…
Congress created the 340B Drug Pricing Program to allow certain hospitals to buy drugs at deep discounts and use those savings to help lower-income, vulnerable patients access care. While its stated mission remains vital—particularly as communities grapple with access and affordability chall…
Congress created the 340B Drug Pricing Program to allow certain hospitals to buy drugs at deep discounts and use those savings to help lower-income, vulnerable patients access care. While its stated mission remains vital—particularly as communities grapple with access and affordability chall…
Funeral arrangements have been announced for civil rights leader Jo Ann Bland, who passed aw…
Those who knew and loved civil rights leader Jo Ann Bland of Selma have been sharing outpour…
Demopolis High School is closing early on Friday for the funeral of junior Hunter Bowen Howe…
.Periods of heavy rain will continue through early Thursday morning for locations along and just north to south of the Highway 80 corridor. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell and Tallapoosa. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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