The Selma Area Food Bank is among seven others to benefit from a round of funding from the office of Gov. Kay Ivey, who is releasing $2 million in emergency funds.
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) has launched its Food for Families in the Black Belt initiative to address food shortages as SNAP benefits continue to be suspended during the government shutdown.
United Way of Selma annual fund drive is about half way towards its goal, we are calling on residents to step up and support a network of vital services that reach deep into the heart of the community. With economic challenges mounting and de…
Multiple Grammy-winner and pop star Billie Eilish announced last week she is giving away $11.5 million to organizations working to address the climate crisis, and a little of that money is coming to Selma.
The Alabama Wildlife Federation’s Selma Wild Game Cook-Off returned with gusto on Thursday, Oct. 30, drawing about 1,000 attendees to its new home at the AWF Pavilion at the Selma Marina.The event, which had previously been held downtown, saw its largest turnout and cook team participation t…
In response to growing food insecurity among vulnerable Selma residents, Gospel Tabernacle Church has launched a weekday food giveaway aimed at supporting SNAP recipients who have lost their benefits, as well as federal employees and contractors affected by furloughs during the government sh…
Temple Mishkan Israel will mark its 125th anniversary with a free community concert on Sunday, Nov. 16, featuring the acclaimed musical duo Lapidus & Myles.
UAB’s Live HealthSmart Alabama held an event at East Selma Community Park on Saturday to celebrate a partnership that revitalized the park, the fishing pond and the residents using it.
Blackbelt Benefit Group’s annual Alabama River Chili Cookoff drew 500 to Selma’s downtown for friendly competition and to raise money for Rise & Recover Selma.
