The Selma Times-Journal

02/13/2025

The Selma Saints suffered heartbreak Thursday afternoon, falling to Sylacauga 51-50 in the Class 5A Boys Central Regional Semifinals. Selma ends its season with a 24-4 record. Congratulations on a great season.

Read more here: https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2025/02/13/selma-loses-heartbreaker-to-sylacauga/

02/13/2025

On Sunday, Ulysses Hardy Anderson, 45, went missing after a family member said he went for an afternoon walk on West Dallas Avenue near Hancock’s Country BBQ and never returned home. The family is asking anyone with information on Ulysses’s disappearance to call 334-641-0245.

Read more at: https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2025/02/13/selma-man-missing-family-seeks-help-from-community-for-answers/

02/13/2025

A great season for the Selma Lady Saints came to an end Thursday at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome, as they fell to Briarwood Christian in the Class 5A Central Regional. They ended the season with a record of 20-4. Congratulations on a great season.

Read more at: https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2025/02/13/selma-lady-saints-see-season-come-to-end/

02/13/2025

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Dallas County until 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13z

02/13/2025

Reports of flooding:
Corner of Woodrow and Citizens Parkway

Flooding at night poses an elevated danger due to reduced visibility. Never attempt to drive through flood waters. Instead, turn around don't drown.

02/13/2025

THIS HAS EXPIRED!

A new tornado watch has been issued for Dallas County until 3 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13.

02/13/2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Dallas County until 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13.

02/13/2025

The Morgan Academy JV softball team defeated Hooper JV and Fort Dale JV on Monday in a tournament at Hooper.

Read more at: https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2025/02/12/morgan-jv-softball-opens-season-with-two-wins/

02/13/2025

This year marks the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the soul-stirring anthem that has captured hearts of millions, won acclaim from top artists, earned designation by the NAACP as the national anthem, and been printed in hymnals of over 48 religious denominations. The striking hymn with its soaring melodies and deeply moving words was first sung by 500 African-American school children on February 12, 1900, for a celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday in Jacksonville, Florida.

By Christine WeertsSpecial to the Selma Times JournalThis year marks the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the soul-stirring anthem that has captured hearts of millions, won acclaim from top artists, earned designation by the NAACP as the national anthem, and been printed in hymn...

02/12/2025

The National Weather Service has placed Dallas County until 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12.

The National Weather Service has placed Dallas County until 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12.The area is forecasted to have strong thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening hours. The main threats are hail up to ping-pong size, winds up to 75 mph and the possibility of a few tornadoes.

02/12/2025

Selma High School welcomed Marcus Gardner as their new head football coach on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Read more here: https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2025/02/12/gardner-introduced-as-new-selma-football-coach/

02/12/2025

Congratulations to Amadrion Smith and Cody Brown for signing letters of intent Tuesday to continue their football careers after high school.

Read more here: https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2025/02/12/southside-sees-two-more-sign-scholarships/

02/12/2025

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Updated graphic and timing for severe storms today between 3pm-10pm. Threats remain unchanged. Stay weather aware.

02/12/2025

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02/12/2025

Selma City Schools will officially welcome Marcus Gardner as the new head football coach of the Saints today. They will have a press conference and a meet-and-greet today, Feb. 12.

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Selma City Schools has tapped Marcus Gardner as the new head football coach of the Saints.The announcement was made on social media Tuesday night after the SCS Board of Education approved the hire.Gardner was the defensive coordinator at Wetumpka High School for the 2024 football season. He previous...

02/12/2025

The Selma City Schools District Board of Education selected Dr. David Scott as the new school superintendent. The district announced the hire on social media Tuesday night after the school board meeting.

Read more at: https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2025/02/11/scs-board-approves-david-scott-as-superintendent/

02/12/2025

ON TO ELITE EIGHT: Keith turned up the heat on the Maplesville Red Devils in their 60-39 win in the Class 1A Central Regional semifinals. The Bears forced 29 turnovers in the win. Congrats to Coach Turner and the Bears!

https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2025/02/11/keith-turns-up-heat-on-red-devils-in-sweet-16-bears-face-rematch-with-r-c-hatch-in-regional-final/

02/11/2025

Keith basketball is getting ready to compete in the 1A Central Regional semifinals at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Acadome in Montgomery. The Bears have made regionals every year of the 2020s decade. Here's how they got there:

https://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2025/02/11/keith-boys-back-in-regionals/