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Sturdivant Hall’s BBQ on the Green set for Oct. 8Sturdivant Hall’s BBQ on the Green set for Oct. 8

Sturdivant Hall Museum’s annual fundraiser, Barbecue on the Green, is set for Thursday, Oct. 8, from 7-9 p.m.

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Foot Soldiers Park celebrates first official Jo Ann Bland Day with community events
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Foot Soldiers Park celebrates first official Jo Ann Bland Day with community events

Foot Soldiers Park celebrated the first official Jo Ann Bland Day on Wednesday, July 29, with a ceremony at the organization’s headquarters.
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Southside defeats Keith for first win of the season
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Southside defeats Keith for first win of the season

The Southside High School Panthers and Keith High School Bears battled under the Friday night lights in Orrville, with both teams looking to make a statement and walk away with a victory.
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Southside defeats Keith for first win of the season

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Morgan outlasts Clarke Prep in heated homecoming battle
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Morgan outlasts Clarke Prep in heated homecoming battle

Sophomore quarterback Ryder Hughey scored four touchdowns, and senior wide receiver Sean Pope made big plays on offense, defense, and special teams. Their efforts helped the Morgan Academy Senators earn a tough 32-20 homecoming win over the Clarke Prep Gators on Fr...
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Morgan outlasts Clarke Prep in heated homecoming battle

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Yellowhammer Theatre Group announces 2026-2027 season
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Yellowhammer Theatre Group announces 2026-2027 season

Yellowhammer Theatre Group is starting its fourth year in Selma with a season focused on community, featuring comedy, holiday traditions, and stories from local voices.
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Yellowhammer Theatre Group announces 2026-2027 season

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SPD investigating deadly hit-and-run, ask for public’s help
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SPD investigating deadly hit-and-run, ask for public’s help

The Selma Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who was found dead after a suspected hit-and-run on River Road on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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SPD investigating deadly hit-and-run, ask for public’s help

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Valley Grande approves $1.8 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year
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Valley Grande approves $1.8 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year

The Valley Grande City Council approved a $1.8 million budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year at its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 21.
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Valley Grande approves $1.8 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year

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AISA to disband athletic program after 2026-27 school year
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AISA to disband athletic program after 2026-27 school year

The Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23, that its board of directors has decided to end its interscholastic athletic program after the 2026-27 school year.
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AISA to disband athletic program after 2026-27 school year

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Arrest Reports for Sept. 16 to Sept. 20

The following persons were booked into the Dallas County Jail from Sept. 16 to Sept. 20, according to the arrest reports received on Sept. 21. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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What residents need to know about PWS

Levitt AMP Selma presents Gospel Fest
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Levitt AMP Selma presents Gospel Fest

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hosts Lobsterfest
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hosts Lobsterfest

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Dallas County defeated Sumter Central to claim its first region win
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Dallas County defeated Sumter Central to claim its first reg...

The Dallas County Hornets gave their homecoming crowd plenty to celebrate Friday, Sept. 18, delivering a dominant 52-6 victory over the Sumter Central Jaguars.
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Selma pushed past Shelby County to extend their record to 5-0
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Selma pushed past Shelby County to extend their record to 5-0

Historic St. James Hotel reopens under Marriott flag
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Historic St. James Hotel reopens under Marriott flag

Morgan Academy’s second-half lead slips away in loss against Banks Academy
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Morgan Academy’s second-half lead slips away in loss against Banks Academy

Selma unites in remembrance on the 25th anniversary of 9/11
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Selma unites in remembrance on the 25th anniversary of 9/11

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ADMH marks National Opioid Awareness Day
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ADMH marks National Opioid Awareness Day

Morgan Academy defeated Crenshaw Christian Academy 46-6 in their season opener.
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Morgan Academy delivers Bessemer Academy first loss of the season

Hooked on Books: Being David
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Hooked on Books: Being David

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Foot Soldier Linda Holmes, guest speaker Dee Reed and Bruce L. Holmes, Sr.
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First Baptist Church celebrates the 61st anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act

The Bible says so—or does it?
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The Bible says so—or does it?

A piece of Selma now inspires the world
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A piece of Selma now inspires the world

Austin Bishop has been a professional journalist for more than 45 years and is an ordained Assemblies of God minister. Those wishing to receive his daily devotional/Bible study notes may sign up by texting 601-938-2471 and asking to be added to either the morning or afternoon list.
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Forgetting previous victories make your giants’ larger

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Dallas County overcame a 28-point deficit to come back and score 44 points in the second half.
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Keith falls to Sweet Water, dropping the Bears to 1-4, 0-3

GRIDIRON 2026: Personal battles unite Sean Pope and Parker Hewston at Morgan Academy
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GRIDIRON 2026: Personal battles unite Sean Pope and Parker Hewston at Morgan Academy

GRIDIRON 2026: Alabama commit Cedrick Simmons takes on Selma
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GRIDIRON 2026: Alabama commit Cedrick Simmons takes on Selma

Dallas County overcame a 28-point deficit to come back and score 44 points in the second half.
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Dallas County suffers tough road loss against Greensboro

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