Watch: John Grayson named Citizen of the Year

Selma pastor and community advocate John Grayson was honored by the Selma Rotary Club on Monday as the 2026 Citizen of the Year.

Grayson, who pastors Gospel Tabernacle Church, helps the community in a variety of ways through education programs, summer camps, disaster relief efforts, food giveaways, a homeless shelter and the operation of the Walton Theater.

Grayson is the Rotary Club of Selma's 31st Citizen of the Year, an honor recognizing someone who loves Selma and demonstrates that commitment through service to the community in the spirit of Rotary's motto, "Service Above Self."

Todd and Cindy talk about the award in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.