State Selma hosting Tourism Department’s Welcome Center Retreat Guided tours during the retreat will focus on Selma’s rich Civil Rights history. StaffOctober 21, 2021
National Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana Hurricane Ida came ashore in Louisiana as a strong Category 4 storm with sustained winds of over 100 miles an hour. Brandon MoseleyAugust 30, 2021
National Biden addresses Unity Breakfast in Selma Biden spoke to the Unity Breakfast in Selma via videotape and issued an executive order to improve voting access. Brandon MoseleyMarch 8, 2021
Local news Selma names March 15 as F.D. Reese Day Frederick D. Reese, a prominent civil rights leader, was and remains one of Selma’s most celebrated community members. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2021
Legislature Bill would give Selma residents final say over renaming Edmund Pettus Bridge The proposed legislation would create a process for local residents to consider whether the bridge will be renamed. Micah DanneyJanuary 19, 2021
National Sewell, Roby speak at dedication of Troy’s John Lewis Hall The rededication marked a chance for the university to cement his legacy with a building on campus. Brandon MoseleyNovember 17, 2020
Featured Opinion The world will miss Bus Boycott minister Robert Graetz The bomb was meant to kill Rev. Robert Graetz and his family of five. The carload of KKK boys from Selma who tossed it into... Josh MoonSeptember 21, 2020
News Alabama GOP chair: “We expect our elected officials to follow the law” after Dismukes arrest "Will Dismukes matter: We expect our elected officials, regardless of Party, to follow the laws of our state and nation," Alabama GOP chair Terry... Brandon MoseleyAugust 7, 2020
Legislature Alabama lawmaker faces sharp criticism over celebration of former KKK leader State Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, is again facing calls to resign over a social media post he made about his participation in an event... Micah DanneyJuly 27, 2020
News Celebration of life ceremonies honor Alabama native Rep. John Lewis The family of Rep. John Lewis has released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that will take place over the next six days. Brandon MoseleyJuly 25, 2020