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03/03/2026

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02/20/2026

One of the Civil Rights Movement’s most prolific foot soldiers has passed away.

Selma’s Joanne Bland, 72, who grew up in GWC Homes and founded Foot Soldiers Park as a legacy to tell the stories of those like her who fought for equal rights in the 1960s, died on Thursday after an illness.

Bland’s family released a statement Thursday afternoon saying, “Bland departed this life surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of strength, grace, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.”

“Ms. Bland was a woman of remarkable character whose presence touched countless lives. Her kindness, wisdom, and enduring spirit will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her. She was a pillar of faith, resilience, and compassion, and her impact will continue to be felt for generations to come.”

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

Local veterans and their families will have a rare opportunity to connect directly with Veterans Affairs staff, health professionals and benefit specialists when the Selma Veterans of Foreign Wars post

01/22/2026

The Selma community will celebrate the life of Selma community leader Mark Myles at a funeral service on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Selma High's gym.

01/20/2026

5 Dime Expands Offerings With Weekly Bakery Items and Lunch Menu! 🍲

01/20/2026

Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church of Chicago will be in Selma on Jan. 19 as part of the Project HOOD initiative where free meals will be given out to 500 residents at Selma Welcome Center parking lot.

01/20/2026

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church of Chicago visited Selma as part of the Project HOOD initiative.
His team gave out free meals to 500 residents at the Selma Welcome Center parking lot.
The food was prepared by Tisdale’s Backyard BBQ, with DJ Barrack playing music. The group also walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in honor of MLK Day.

01/18/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS – Selma, AL 🚨
The Selma Police Department has arrested Allen McCampbell, 43, and charged him with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Mark Myles, 43, on Friday evening in the 1200 block of 9th Avenue. McCampbell is being held without bond as the investigation continues.

We will update this post as more information becomes available. 🕊️

01/18/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS – Selma, AL 🚨
The Selma Police Department has arrested Allen McCampbell, 43, and charged him with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Mark Myles, 43, on Friday evening in the 1200 block of 9th Avenue. McCampbell is being held without bond as the investigation continues.
Myles was widely known in the community for his work as a youth mentor and outreach leader. Police have offered condolences to Myles’ family, and community members have been sharing memories and mourning his loss online.
We will update this post as more information becomes available. 🕊️