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Selma City Council reinstates Chief of PoliceWSFA2 DAYS AGO
Selma Police Department investigating June 24 shootingThe Selma Times Journal2 DAYS AGO
Investigation after fight on ASU campusWSFA1 DAY AGO
Selma police chief returns to duty after six-hour council hearingThe Montgomery Advertiser18 HOURS AGO
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Selma mayor announces community meetings for JulySelma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., has announced a series of community meetings that he hopes will inform residents of the performance and goals of various city departments. “It is extremely important for citizens to become informed about the great progress and great challenges we are faced with in our community. I strongly encourage all citizens to please take advantage of this opportunity to get first-hand information from the people who are doing the work and not from social media keyboard artist,” Perkins said in a statement.Selma, AL15 hours ago
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The Montgomery AdvertiserSelma police chief returns to duty after six-hour council hearingSELMA − Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford has returned to duty after a marathon personnel hearing Monday night during which the city council did not offer a motion to remove him. Mickey McDermott, Fulford’s attorney, confirmed the action. The council went into closed-door executive session to hear the case...
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The Selma Times JournalComing Thursday: VFW Post 3016 Hosts Veteran Resource FairThe Veteran Foreign Wars Post 3016 will be hosting a veterans resource fair on Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon at 299 Kingbends Road. Officials say the event is dedicated to assisting veterans with submitting claims to the Veterans Administration, signing up for healthcare and addressing unanswered questions within the veteran community. Over 150 veterans, […]The post Coming Thursday: VFW Post 3016 Hosts Veteran Resource Fair appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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Selma Celebrates Asher HaVon’s Return After Winning The VoiceElectricity was in the air as singer Asher HaVon made a triumphant return to Selma on Saturday after winning season 25 of The Voice. During the day, HaVon graciously signed autographs and posed for photos with Selma residents, many of whom he grew up with. Rep. Terri Sewell captured the communal pride best when she stated, We in Selma are so proud of you and we can’t wait to see everything that you will continue to achieve. We are indeed Selma strong.1 day ago
Alabama ReflectorLegislation would allow Alabama governor, attorney general to appoint local police chiefsAn Alabama senator has prefiled a bill that would allow the Alabama attorney general or governor to appoint local police chiefs if they believe there is a public safety threat in the town. SB 3, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, would allow the attorney general or […]The post Legislation would allow Alabama governor, attorney general to appoint local police chiefs appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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Alabama political science professor weighs in on presidential debate, new rulesJACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - The first presidential debate of the 2024 election is now over. The debate between President Biden and former President Trump came earlier than normal, before both parties’ national conventions, and an Alabama political science professor says a lot can still change. “What happens in June...Jacksonville, AL1 hour ago
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Drought’s Impact on Southeast PecansIt is never an ideal time for a drought but the current prolonged dry period came at an especially bad time of the season for pecan orchards in Georgia and Alabama. The pecan development is at a time when water consumption is vital to harvests which are a couple of months away.2 hours ago
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FOX54 NewsNorth Alabama Events June 28-30 | Happening This WeekendHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. The Market at MidCity - Every Sunday until November 10, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring 50 local vendors. Ditto Landing’s Independence Day Celebration - Happening this Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Featuring live music, food trucks, and fireworks.
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Alabama Connecting Over a Third of Counties with $53.3M Broadband GrantAlabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday that the state will invest $53.3 million in broadband expansion. Alabama Daily News reported that 24 counties statewide will receive infrastructure under the Anchor Institution Middle Mile Program, connecting about 120 community anchor facilities such as universities and hospitals. According to Ivey, the...3 hours ago
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USPS issues new stamp collection highlighting Alabama sea turtlesThe latest Forever Stamp collection by the United States Postal Service (USPS) shines a light on Alabama reptiles. Sea turtles have been around for millions of years, and most of the species are considered endangered. There are three types of sea turtles that nest along the Yellowhammer State’s shoreline: Loggerhead, Kemp’s Ridley and Green.3 hours ago
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First Alert: Seasonable heat, lots of humidity and scattered storms now through the weekendMONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - We did not hit 100 degrees anywhere in Alabama on Thursday, but boy did it still feel hot and humidity! After a day or two of lower humidity, moisture levels in the atmosphere climbed back into the “yuck” category. That made highs in the upper 80s and lows 90s feel much warmer than they actually were; we will do the same thing again today, with just a little bit more sunshine.4 hours ago
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Youth diversion programs crucial for Alabama juvenile justice reformAlabama has the eighth-highest youth incarceration rate in the nation and juvenile justice advocates said more diversion programs could be key to changing the trend. A report from The Sentencing Project outlines how programs to help kids avoid jail can reduce their chances of committing crimes. Richard Mendel, senior research...7 hours ago
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WKRG News 5Alabama Department of Transportation suspends lane closures for Fourth of JulyMONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) —With the Fourth of July only a week away, some Alabamians are already preparing for an extended holiday. AAA predicts more than 70 million people will travel over 50 miles for this year’s holiday. To help ease travel frustrations on the road, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced a statewide suspension […]
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Shryock jumps out to Day 1 lead in Bassmaster Elite Series event at Smith LakeBut a handful of competitors gutted out a tough day on the 21,000-acre fishery and gave themselves a slim edge on opening day of this derby in north-central Alabama. Hunter Shryock, a 35-year-old resident of Ooltewah, Tenn., caught a five-bass limit weighing 15 pounds, 15 ounces to take the Day 1 lead. He’s just ahead of Canada’s Cory Johnston, who’s second with 14-12, and Ohio’s Alex Redwine, in third with 14-8.10 hours ago
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State lawmaker aims to bring body camera legislation up againBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Rep. Juandalynn Givan wants to change Alabama’s body camera laws in the 2025 legislative session. It is a bill she has sponsored before. In 2023, her bill allowed people to file a written request with law enforcement based on a specific date and time of the incident.10 hours ago
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AL.comMiss Alabama 2024: Talent, evening gown winners of Thursday’s preliminaryThe Miss Alabama competition is well under way, with two nights of preliminaries completed before Saturday’s finale. A total of 40 women are vying for the state title, along with scholarship money and the chance to move on to the Miss America pageant. Preliminary events held this week, Wednesday...
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WHNT News 19Former UNA golfer leads Daikin Spirit of America after round twoThrough the first two rounds of the 58th Daikin Spirit of America golf tournament, we've seen two different young men with deep roots to the state of Alabama sit at the top of the leaderboard.
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Alabama Ag Commissioner Rick Pate speaks on 2024 peanut projectionsDOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - After a below average yield in 2023, peanut farmers across Alabama are hoping for a more productive 2024. Dry weather made for a challenging crop but so far this year, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate said things are on pace for at least an average year.12 hours ago
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