The Selma Times-Journal

11/19/2025

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11/18/2025

The Selma Chapter of The Links, Inc. brought a compelling message of hope to local congregations on National Donor Sabbath, observed on Sunday, Nov. 16. Read more in the article below.

The Selma Chapter of The Links, Inc. brought a compelling message of hope to local congregations this National Donor Sabbath, observed on Sunday, Nov. 16.

11/18/2025

Selma City Schools reported a three point increase on the Alabama State Report Card for the 2024-25 school year, marking its second consecutive year of overall improvement.

Selma City Schools on Thursday, Nov. 13, reported a three point increase on the Alabama State Report Card for the 2024-25 school year, marking its second consecutive year of overall improvement.

11/18/2025

Students in Valley Grande Elementary’s Peer Helpers Club spent the morning of Monday, Nov. 17, giving back to the community by bagging food at the Selma Christian Outreach Alliance Food Pantry. Read more in the story below.

Students in Valley Grande Elementary’s Peer Helpers Club spent the morning of Monday, Nov. 17, giving back to the community by bagging food at the Selma Christian Outreach Alliance Food Pantry.

11/18/2025

Drug Free Communities of Dallas County's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 13, drew attendance from elected officials, clergy, community leaders, students and more as the organization shared its progress over the past year and announced some major funding wins. Read more in the article below.

Drug Free Communities of Dallas County’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 13, drew attendance from local elected officials, clergy, community leaders, students and more as the organization shared its progress over the past year and announced some major funding wins.

11/18/2025

Miranda Bissoo, SCS Director of Career Technical Education, is hard at work planning a trip to send a group of Selma High School students on a 10-day trip to Germany and Italy, where they’ll tour world-class automotive factories and museums to see firsthand how classroom learning connects to global career opportunities. Read the article below for more details.

Miranda Bissoo, SCS Director of Career Technical Education, is hard at work planning a trip to send a group of Selma High School students on a 10-day trip to Germany and Italy, where they’ll tour world-class automotive factories and museums to see firsthand how classroom learning connects to globa...

11/18/2025

Nearly 200 people – men, women and children of all backgrounds and ages – gathered to enjoy a home cooked Thanksgiving meal served with smiles, prayers and the word of God by It’s All God Street Ministry, headed by Evangelist Corey Carter, and Restoration Place Church, led by Pastor Jon Chappelle. Read more in the story below.

For Charlotte Spicer, the Thanksgiving meal at the former Good Samaritan Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 8, was a return to a familiar place of healing.

11/17/2025

AARP Foundation is recruiting friendly and service-oriented people throughout Alabama to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team. Read more in the story below.

AARP Foundation is recruiting friendly and service-oriented people throughout Alabama to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team.

11/17/2025

Wallace Community College Selma recently hosted the 2025 Career Quest, an event designed to connect students with potential career paths in Selma and Dallas County. Read more in the story below.

Wallace Community College Selma hosted the 2025 Career Quest on Wednesday, Nov. 6, an event designed to connect students with potential career paths in Selma and Dallas County.

11/17/2025

The Black Belt Community Foundation is furthering its efforts to fight food insecurity throughout the Black Belt with help from a $20,000 funding pledge from the Revolve Fund. Read more in the article below.

The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is furthering its efforts to fight food insecurity throughout the Black Belt with help from a $20,000 funding pledge from the Revolve Fund.

11/17/2025

Selma leaders addressed the city’s ongoing gun violence Thursday, Nov. 13, during a press conference where they called for unity, accountability and renewed partnerships to restore safety in Selma’s neighborhoods.

Selma Mayor Johnny Moss III addressed the city’s ongoing gun violence Thursday, Nov. 13, during a press conference where he called for unity, accountability and renewed partnerships to restore safety in Selma’s neighborhoods.

11/17/2025

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) was recently in Selma for a SNAP Day of Action, where she met with community leaders to discuss food insecurity in the Black Belt and to help distribute food to families in need.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spent Monday, Nov. 10, in Selma for a SNAP Day of Action, where she met with community leaders to discuss food insecurity in the Black Belt and to help distribute food to families in need.