Terri Sewell to announce federal funding for projects in Selma

On Friday Rep. Terri Sewell will announce "major" federal funding for city revitalization and housing, as well as for Craig Field Airport in Selma. 

At 1 p.m. Friday Sewell will present a check for $1.6 million to revitalize 14 buildings along Alabama Avenue in downtown Selma. She will also present $500,000 for Auburn University to construct what was called “resilient homes” in Selma that are built to withstand severe weather.

The announcement will be made at Songs of Selma Park at the corner of Broad Street and Water Avenue. 

• U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell (AL-07)
• Mayor Johnny Moss, City of Selma
• Kennard Randolph, President/CEO, Selma Housing Authority
• Cicely Curtis, Chief Operating Officer, Selma Housing Authority
• Rusty Smith, Associate Director, Auburn University Rural Studio
• Mackenzie Stagg, Associate Research Professor, Auburn University
• Laurel Holloway, Research Architect, Auburn University
• Betsy Farrell Garcia, Assistant Research Professor and Extension Specialist, Auburn University
• Other Elected Officials

At 2 p.m. Sewell will present a check to Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority for $250,000. 

The presentation will be done at the Craig Field Airport Conference Room at the airport located at 48 Craig Industrial Park. 

• U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell (AL-07)
• Commissioner Connel Towns, District 1, Dallas County Commission
• James Thomas, Executive Director, Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority
• Myiesha Johnson, Deputy Director of Airport Operations and Tenant Leasing, Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority
• Amos Moore, Vice Chairman, Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority Board of Directors
• Other Elected Officials and Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority Leadership