The Selma Times-Journal

01/26/2025

Mr. Robert Bell Jr. of Jonesboro, Georgia, native of Selma, passed Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Mr. Robert Bell Jr. of Jonesboro, Georgia, native of Selma, passed Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Services are incomplete at this time. Randall Miller Funeral Service and Crematory directing.

01/26/2025

Mrs. Mable Strowder of New York City, New York, native of Dallas County, passed Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Mrs. Mable Strowder of New York City, New York, native of Dallas County, passed Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Services are incomplete at this time. Randall Miller Funeral Service and Crematory directing.

01/26/2025

Ms. Betty A. Colburn of Marion passed Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Ms. Betty A. Colburn of Marion passed Sunday, January 19, 2025. Services are incomplete at this time. Randall Miller Funeral Service and Crematory directing.

01/26/2025

REFLECTIONS: "I’ve been thinking about the nature of funerals I’ve overseen — some 350 at this point. I was puzzled years ago after a member of our church died, and I sat with his only daughter to pray and plan a fitting tribute. She said flatly, 'No eulogy.'"

By Michael J. Brooks The recent memorial service for President Jimmy Carter reminded me of the time in 2004 that our history and collectors’ club president, Roger, invited me, at our annual banquet in Americus, Georgia. to sit to President Carter’s left at the head table. I was excited at this p...

01/26/2025

Mr. Arthur Jackson of Wetumpka passed Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Mr. Arthur Jackson of Wetumpka passed Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Services are incomplete at this time. Randall Miller Funeral Service and Crematory directing.

01/26/2025

DEAN KELLY: It is that uncertainty about foretelling what is to come that makes the Bible stand out because its prophesies have always been absolutely certain.

By Dean Kelly There are a few jobs in the world that draw a tremendous amount of criticism to the ones doing them. Umpires come to mind, and even coaches. The list is extensive, but one of those occupations that puts you in the negative limelight time and again is a TV meteorologist! They work […]

01/26/2025

Mr. Eddie King of Selma passed Friday, January 17, 2025.

Mr. Eddie King of Selma passed Friday, January 17, 2025. Services are incomplete at this time. Randall Miller Funeral Service and Crematory directing.

01/25/2025

Mr. Ernest Davidson of Birmingham passed Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Mr. Ernest Davidson of Birmingham passed Sunday, January 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2 p.m. from Miller Funeral Chapel. Burial in Miller Memorial Garden. Randall Miller Funeral Service and Crematory directing.

01/25/2025

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01/25/2025

Ms. Betty J. Witherspoon of Selma passed Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Ms. Betty J. Witherspoon of Selma passed Saturday, January 11, 2025. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025 at noon from The Word Ministry, Sardis. Burial in New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Tyler. Randall Miller Funeral Service and Crematory directing.

01/25/2025

Mr. Eddie Coleman of Selma passed Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Mr. Eddie Coleman of Selma passed Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Memorial services were held Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1 p.m. from Providence Baptist Church. Randall Miller Funeral Service and Crematory directed.

01/25/2025

Rufus Hagood Craig, 83, passed away in Montgomery on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Rufus Hagood Craig, 83, passed away in Montgomery on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. His memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church of Montgomery. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. and a Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. in the chapel, followed by a gravesi...

01/25/2025

Mary Virginia “Dinny” Mayer-Vaughan passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at her home in Hamburg, Germany after battling an illness over the past two years.

Mary Virginia “Dinny” Mayer-Vaughan passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at her home in Hamburg, Germany after battling an illness over the past two years. Dinny was born on September 9, 1945 in Norwich, England to Henry A Vaughan, Jr and Mary Barbara Dunster. After the end of World War II, ...

01/25/2025

Selma senior Tyrone “TJ” Sheppard received an invitation to the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, Monday. The game is scheduled for noon CST and will be available on ESPN3.

Read more at: https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2025/01/25/sheppard-heads-to-national-all-star-game/

01/25/2025

Dallas County Chief Schools Financial Officer Quinette Bruno gave the school board an updated on the status of the district's financial statements. She said they are awaiting the final approval from the state superintendent to close out FY 2024 so they can get the financial statements up to date in the current fiscal year.

Read more at: https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2025/01/25/dallas-county-boe-awaiting-final-approval-to-close-out-fy-2024/

01/25/2025

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01/25/2025

Local organizations joined together on Tuesday virtually to commemorate the "National Day of Healing." The event had been canceled from an in-person event due to the threat of inclement weather.

Local organizations such as TRHT, the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Initiative partnered with the Black Belt Community Foundation alongside the Selma Center for Nonviolence organization Tuesday at noon online. The local groups virtually discussed the history of systemic oppression and the...

01/25/2025

Wednesday evening, members of the Anderson community came out to a sit-in meeting at the Beloved Apostolic Church of God in Selmont to learn about the USDA Housing Preservation Grant and its benefit to the members chosen in their community.

Wednesday evening, members of the Anderson community came out to a sit-in meeting at the Beloved Apostolic Church of God in Selmont to learn about the USDA Housing Preservation Grant and its benefit to the members chosen in their community. Robert Corwin, who is affiliated with The USDA Housing Pres...