The City of Selma honored outgoing Mayor James Perkins Jr. in a “A Historic Legacy of Service” ceremony on Wednesday with employees, council members, family and friends highlighting the legacy he leaves after 13 years in office. The ceremony at Carl Morgan Convention Center recognized Perkins’ three terms as mayor. Perkins became Selma’s first Black mayor in 2000 and served two terms until 2008. He served again starting in 2020 and his term ends with a new administration takes over on Nov. 3. Cindy and Todd talk about it in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.

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