Selma mayor says housing, tornado recovery are key to reversing population decline
Selma is once again being listed among the fastest-shrinking cities in Alabama, but city leaders say there is more behind the numbers.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Bernice King, members of Congress expected at Saturday redistricting protests
Faith leaders will hold a prayer event in Selma Saturday morning, followed by a mass rally at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery in the afternoon.
May 15, 2026Open source
Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford steps down following agreement with city leaders
After weeks of uncertainty surrounding the future leadership of the Selma Police Department, city leaders announced Wednesday that Police Chief Kenta Fulford...
May 7, 2026Open source
Selma man accused of strangling wife at Montgomery home
Police arrested a man early Sunday morning while responding to a domestic violence incident in Montgomery.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Alabama leaders react after Supreme Court blocks nitrogen gas as execution method for death row inmate
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen hypoxia to execute a death row inmate who was convicted of killing two people in Dallas County...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Alabama leaders react after Supreme Court blocks nitrogen gas as execution method for death row inmate
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen hypoxia to execute a death row inmate who was convicted of killing two people in Dallas County...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Federal judge blocks Alabama's nitrogen gas execution method
A federal judge has permanently blocked Alabama from using nitrogen gas to execute Jeffrey Lee, who is scheduled to die tomorrow for the 1998 murders of two...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Plantersville man killed in Dallas County single-vehicle crash
A Plantersville man died in a single-vehicle crash about 9:10 a.m. Friday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Uniontown woman killed in Dallas County crash
A woman from Uniontown has died following a single-vehicle crash in Dallas County early Sunday morning.
May 3, 2026Open source
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Supreme Court nixes Alabama request for nitrogen execution, which lower court ruled unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to let Alabama execute a man with nitrogen gas. The justices refused to lift an injunction blocking the state from carryi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
East Alabama Community Foundation awards more than $26K at annual ceremony
The East Alabama Community Foundation’s annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony was held Thursday at the Nonprofit Center of East Alabama.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Supreme Court nixes Alabama request for nitrogen execution, which lower court ruled unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to let Alabama execute a man with nitrogen gas. The justices refused to lift an injunction blocking the state from carryi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Alabama fourth graders make gains in math scores
The nation’s report card says Alabama is now in the 25th percentile nationally when it comes to math proficiency among fourth graders.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Alabama seeks to execute man by lethal injection after court ruled nitrogen method is unconstitutionally cruel
Alabama seeks to execute man by lethal injection after court ruled nitrogen method is unconstitutionally cruel.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Summer EBT benefits coming
Alabama SUN Bucks will provide a one-time issuance of $120 per school-aged child.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
CACC releases Dean’s List for spring 2026
Central Alabama Community College has announced the names of students on the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
'Full-circle moment': Tyler Fay, Grand Island native, returns home as Alabama's ace at CWS
Alabama pitcher Taylor Fay returns to Omaha for College World Series. The Grand Island native leads Crimson Tide as ace after breakout season into opener aga...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
US Supreme Court denies Alabama's request to carry out nitrogen gas execution
Jeffery Lee, 49, was scheduled to be executed on Thursday. The state can still seek to have him put to death using another method.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Supreme Court prohibits Alabama from using nitrogen gas for execution
Because of the ruling, Jeffrey Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Supreme Court prohibits Alabama from using nitrogen gas for execution
Because of the ruling, Jeffrey Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Appeals court upholds ruling declaring Alabama’s nitrogen gas executions unconstitutional
The Alabama Department of Corrections Wednesday said it was proceeding with Jeffery Lee's execution, but it was not clear what method would be used.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
US Supreme Court leaves stay against Alabama’s nitrogen gas executions in place
The decision Thursday evening for now ended a short but intense legal battle over Alabama’s execution methods.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Incumbent commissioner faces former state auditor in GOP runoff for Alabama PSC
The Legislature altered the commission structure this spring, expanding the PSC from three members to seven
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Alabama Attorney General threatens legal action against six abortion pill providers
In doing so, the office effectively advertised where Alabamians seeking an abortion can get medication, said Robin Marty, executive director of the West Alab...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Alabama State Board of Education considers changes to world languages course of studies
Proposed changes would include critical languages including Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Japanese and a focus on proficiency.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Complaints against Mobile roof and window companies reach Alabama Home Builder Licensure Board
As Mobile police continue investigating more than 50 cases against a local roofing and window company, more customers are now filing consumer complaints with...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Selma is in Dallas County, Alabama.
Region: Central Alabama
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36701, 36702, 36703
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Alabama leaders react after Supreme Court blocks nitrogen gas as execution method for death row inmate
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen hypoxia to execute a death row inmate who was convicted of killing two people in Dallas County...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Supreme Court nixes Alabama request for nitrogen execution, which lower court ruled unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to let Alabama execute a man with nitrogen gas. The justices refused to lift an injunction blocking the state from carryi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
East Alabama Community Foundation awards more than $26K at annual ceremony
The East Alabama Community Foundation’s annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony was held Thursday at the Nonprofit Center of East Alabama.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Supreme Court nixes Alabama request for nitrogen execution, which lower court ruled unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to let Alabama execute a man with nitrogen gas. The justices refused to lift an injunction blocking the state from carryi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Alabama fourth graders make gains in math scores
The nation’s report card says Alabama is now in the 25th percentile nationally when it comes to math proficiency among fourth graders.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Alabama leaders react after Supreme Court blocks nitrogen gas as execution method for death row inmate
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen hypoxia to execute a death row inmate who was convicted of killing two people in Dallas County...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Alabama seeks to execute man by lethal injection after court ruled nitrogen method is unconstitutionally cruel
Alabama seeks to execute man by lethal injection after court ruled nitrogen method is unconstitutionally cruel.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Summer EBT benefits coming
Alabama SUN Bucks will provide a one-time issuance of $120 per school-aged child.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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