Unity in the Community Praise Fest and Worship with an International Flare went on at the Phenix Park in Selma on Saturday despite the clouds and chance for rain. Dozens of choir, soloists and preachers were on the agenda to perform and did a great job. Selma has lots of talent that need a place to perform and this venue provided it.

The event was sponsored by Councilman Sam Randolph and Council President Corey Bowie. The two came together to unite Selma and bring folks together who do not know one another for the purpose to see what each other have in common and to give a chance to get to know one another and see each other's talent.

Mayor George Evans and Recreation Department Director Elton Reece are pleased to announce that the Alabama State High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 1A, 2A, 3A track and field championships will be held at the Ralph “Shug” Jordan Memorial Stadium, 108 West Dallas Avenue, Selma, Alabama for the second year in a row. The public is invited to attend,

Through the efforts of Mayor Evans, Coach Reece and others, the AHSAA track and field championships returned to Selma in 2012 after a more than 20-year absence. In 2012, 150 schools, 500 coaches and 1,700 athletes participated. According to Coach Reece, more than 2,000 tickets were sold on opening day.

NFL super star Michael Johnson and Selma native recently hosted a unity breakfast to bring his community together to support the local YMCA.

Johnson, pictured here with his mother Thomascene and father Samuel at the George Evans Reception Center, talked about how the YMCA meant a lot to him growing up. Johnson said working with the YMCA taught him basic values and work ethics which he says helped him in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals.

 Johnson has already given $10,000 to the Selma YMCA and says he will match dollar for dollar what the breakfast and silent auction brings in to benefit the center.