The Selma Times-Journal

12/24/2024

Big thank you for to Councilwoman Jannie Thomas and those who donated and volunteered to brighten the holidays for Ward 7 children!

Councilwoman Jannie Thomas is known in the city for her efforts of keeping her Ward clean and encouraging the community to keep their areas clean but this time, she is focusing on giving back to the kids of the community for Christmas.On Thursday, Dec.19, Thomas hosted her annual toy drive at the Ge...

12/24/2024

Here are Valley Grande Elementary’s Letters to Santa.

Dear Santa,My name is Marianna. I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year!For Christmas, I would like a phone, a doll and headphones. I love you, Santa!Thank you,MariannaDear Santa,My name is Kyrlet. I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have...

12/24/2024

Here are the Meadowview Elementary Letters to Santa.

Dear Santa,My name is Lucas. I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year!For Christmas, I would like a wooden card and toolset. I love you, Santa!Thank you,LucasDear Santa,My name is Kenyalla. I am six years old. I thought you should know that I have been extr...

12/24/2024

Here are the Meadowview Christian Letters to Santa

Dear Santa,My name is Marley. I am eight years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year!For Christmas, I would like 1,000 mini brands, 10,000 Squishmellow, electric scooter, Eddie Pen jacket, $1,000 and $1 million. I love you, Santa!Thank you,MarleyDear Santa,My name is E...

12/24/2024

Read the Edgewood Elementary Letters to Santa.

Dear Santa,My name is Kailyn. I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year!For Christmas, I would like princess Barbie, Barbie walk and potty pup set, talking sunflower, lip gloss, make-up, purses and a Frozen doll. I love you, Santa!Thank you,KailynDear Santa...

12/24/2024

Here are the Brantley Elementary Letters to Santa.

Dear Santa,My name is Antonio. I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year!For Christmas, I would like sword and Spider-Man toys. I love you, Santa!Thank you,AntonioDear Santa,My name is Re*****on. I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have be...

12/24/2024

This is great what Girl, Level Up did with their first Winter Elegance Soirée.

On Friday, a local organization called Girl, Level Up premiered their first Winter Elegance Soirée event dedicated to the young girls of Payne Elementary School, highlighting and teaching acts of elegance, dining etiquette and the how-to behind being empowered all times as a young girl in school. G...

12/23/2024

CONGRATULATIONS to Jeffrey Robinson attorney at Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Robinson, Esq. for winning Pigskin Picks 2024.

12/19/2024

BLACKBELT BENEFIT GROUP Presents ART JAM
Taylor Hunnicutt with Ben Brooks
Friday December 20th at the Walton Theater
Doors open at 6pm $25 at the door

12/19/2024

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* Harvest Select Catfish Fillet 4 lb. Box $11.99
* Sugardale Whole Smoked Ham $1.69 lb.
* Frozen Turkeys 10-20 lb. $0.99 lb.
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12/17/2024

This is great what Brown Chapel AME is doing for the students at Clark Elementary.

Classrooms within Clark Elementary were filled Monday morning with cheerful and busy students eager to learn.About 9:30 a.m. Monday, members of the historic Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church visited several classrooms from kindergarten to sixth grade celebrating the students’ academi...

12/17/2024

Congratulations to the over 100 students at R. B. Hudson STEAM Academy who were honored for their impressive achievements during their IXL assessment last week.

Over 100 students Friday were recognized at R. B. Hudson STEAM Academy and honored for their impressive achievements during their IXL assessment last week.The students honored, received gift certificates for bonus points in honor of their achievement and delicious snacks.

12/17/2024

West Dallas Water Association is getting nearly $9 million in funding to upgrade its water system.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded a loan of $2,419,000 and a grant of $6,586,000 to the West Dallas County Water Authority.The $9 million investment will improve the water system in West Dallas and Mareng...

12/17/2024

American Legion Post 324 held a fun Spades tournament recently. Congratulations to the winners.

Days before Thanksgiving, a local veteran service organization known as The American Legion Post 324, hosted their first-ever spades blowout tournament in Sardis, bringing community members and legion members together over a deck of cards.Since the game of Spades is so well-known in the Sardis commu...

12/17/2024

Meadowview Christian sent a letter home last week stating that they would not be closing this December.

Earlier this week, Meadowview Christian School, off of Old Orrville Road, released a letter to the families of its active students, addressing the concerns of their school possibly closing.The Selma Times-Journal obtained a copy of the letter that was distributed to parents and guardians of the stud...

12/17/2024

Lee “Worm” Hunter of Fort Wayne, Indiana, former resident of Sardis, passed Thursday, December 12, 2024.

December 12, 2024Lee "Worm" Hunter of Fort Wayne, Indiana, former resident of Sardis, passed Thursday, December 12, 2024. There will not be a funeral service.

12/17/2024

Great work by the Southside JROTC program taking time last week to hold a community blood drive.

By Brent MazeSouthside’s Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps is doing their part to help eliminate a shortage at area blood banks as they held a blood drive last week.The drive was conducted by LifeSouth Blood Centers.