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Selma asking citizens to take a moment to observe Memorial Day

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 5:26pm

Selma asking citizens to take a moment to observe Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, at 3:00 pm, honor those who madethe ultimate sacrifice with a minute of silence. Whetheryou join us at 2:30 in front of City Hall or take a minuteat the beach, river or BBQ, please stop to remember thebrave men and women who died in service of this greatRepublic. Respect the fallen heroes with a minute ofsilence at 3:00 pm this Memorial Day, May 27th. Listen for the sirens and pray for the heroes and thosethey left behind. Selma & Dallas Counties Moment ofRemembrance: 3:00 to 3:01 pm. Information Source: City of Selma

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Selma Cheerleaders work to spread cheer

Submitted by William Bowman, Selma Community Content Provider

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 3:13pm

The Selma High School Cheerleaders can be found out in the community all the time doing community service and spreading cheer to everyone. They are pictured here at the "Special Needs Day" sponsored by the Selma Disability Advocacy Program.

They can also be found in parades and on the football field and basketball courts at Selma High. They are under the direction of Patricia Farrior. To request the cheerleaders at your event contact Selma High at 874-1680.

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Dance Your Shoes Off on Wednesday, April 17 at Bloch Park

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 10:41am

Dance Your Shoes Off on Wednesday, April 17 at Bloch Park

Everyone is invited to come to this performance It will take place "flash mob" style at Bloch Park. Join children and adults from all across Selma and the surrounding area as they dance and celebrate Jesus and the Easter story in a fun way. This will also be a missional opportunity in that each person that dances will literally "dance their shoes off" and donate a new or gently used pair of shoes to Soles4Souls and Pine Glen Ministries!

Anyone can do this simple dance, but if for some reason you won't make it or would prefer to watch, we need plenty of videographers and photographers! You can still donate a pair of GENTLY USED or NEW shoes, too!

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American Cancer Society looking for volunteers to drive patients for cancer treatments

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 3:22pm

American Cancer Society looking for volunteers to drive patients for cancer treatments

We’re looking for volunteers to drive patients to and from their local cancer treatments.

If you have a car, personal auto insurance, safe driving skills, and can volunteer at least one morning or afternoon each month, you can be a lifeline to someone fighting cancer.

Join us for one of the trainings scheduled to get started driving patients!

TRAINING DATES:

Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 1p.m.-3 p.m.

Troy Regional Medical Center - Board Room (First Floor)
1330 U. S. 231 South, Troy, AL 36081
Contact: Luella Giles @ 334.612.8162

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 1p.m.-3 p.m.

Dallas County Health Department
100 Samuel O Moseley Drive, Selma, AL 36701
Contact: Luella Giles @ 334.612.8162

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 10 a.m.-12 Noon

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Edmund Pettus Bridge designated as National Historic Landmark

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 3:24pm

Edmund Pettus Bridge designated as National Historic Landmark

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Director of the National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis Monday announced the designation of 13 new national historic landmarks. Included in the designation is the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama that was the site of “Bloody Sunday” during the civil rights movement.

“Recognizing the Edmund Pettus Bridge as a national historic landmark is a fitting tribute as we observe the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement," said Alabama Governor Robert Bentley upon learning of the news. "All year, we are welcoming people to Alabama to reflect on our history, to celebrate the progress that has been made, and to look ahead to a brighter future. This designation recognizes the role not only of the bridge itself, but also of everyone who walked across it in the name of equality.”

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Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee events start this week

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 3:32pm

Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee events start this week

For a full list of events and more information, CLICK HERE.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Welcome Reception

Selma Mayor George Evans and City of Selma

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Selma Riverfront Amphitheater

Location: Off of Water

Mass Meeting

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Speaker: Rev. Al Samson

Tabernacle Baptist Church

Location: 1431 Broad Street

Miss Jubilee Pageant - Fee: $5

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

School of Discovery

Location: 1200 Water Avenue

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2013

Education Summit

9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Registration begins 8:00am)

St. James Hotel

Location: 1200 Selma Avenue

Children’s Sojourn - Fee $7.00

Various Speakers and Presentations

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Shiloh Baptist Church Auditorium

Location: 1416 Selma Avenue

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Rite Aid Foundation awards $15,000 to Impact Alabama

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 11:47am

Rite Aid Foundation awards $15,000 to Impact Alabama

The Rite Aid Foundation announced today a $15,000 grant to Impact Alabama. A non-profit organization based in Birmingham, Impact Alabama works collaboratively with higher education institutions and their surrounding communities in order to develop and implement social justice projects that work to achieve fundamental and systemic change throughout the State of Alabama. The organization will use the grant to expand FocusFirst, a vision screening program for children ages six months to five years, in Head Start classrooms and lower-income daycares across the state. The Rite Aid Foundation previously awarded Impact Alabama a $15,000 grant in 2010.

“Every child deserves quality healthcare, regardless of their environment or their family’s ability to pay,” said Gayle Rife, Manager of The Rite Aid Foundation.

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