The Selma Times Journal

The St. James Hotel, a familiar landmark on the Alabama River, officially reopened on Tuesday, Sept. 15, after being closed for a year. The hotel is beginning a new chapter as part of the Marriott brand. The St. James Hotel officially reopened on Tuesday, Sept. 15, after being closed for over a year.Photo Submitted The St. James Hotel, a familiar landmark on the Alabama River, officially reopened on Tuesday, Sept. 15, after being closed for a year.

A new Caribbean restaurant is adding fresh flavors and new energy to downtown Selma’s Commercial District. City officials, including Mayor Johnny Moss III and city council representatives attended the ribbon cutting for the cafe.Photo Submitted A new Caribbean restaurant is adding fresh flavors and new energy to downtown Selma’s Commercial District. Smokin’ Gun Cafe opened its doors on Wednesday, Sept. 9, on Water Avenue after moving from Citizens Parkway.

Under the Friday night lights at Morgan Academy, the roar of the crowd is a constant, deafening hum. For senior Sean Pope, it is the sound of a new home he had to fight to find. For his teammate Parker Hewston, it is a muffled, distant echo he has to strain to hear. The two seniors have taken wildly different paths to the anchor positions on the Senators.

Cedrick Simmons doesn’t like to talk much. Off the field, the self-described small-town homebody would rather tinker with motorcycles, play video games, or just enjoy the quiet. But put a football in his hands, and the silence shatters. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound playmaker let his game do the talking last season, tearing through opposing defenses to the tune of a state-leading 2,192 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns.

For the past eight years, Sherry Bradley and Perman Hardy have been working to address severe wastewater and sanitation challenges in rural Alabama. Sixteen Dallas County residents received septic tanks at no cost to them, thanks to the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program.Submitted For the past eight years, Sherry Bradley and Perman Hardy have been working to address severe wastewater and sanitation challenges in rural Alabama.

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Don't miss the news!Subscribe to our Email Updates. Do not fill this field James Tate Jr., 24, arrested on Sept. 4 on Highway 80 by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, driving under the influence, $1,000. Arthur Lee Smith Jr., 46, arrested on Sept. 4 at 102 Church St. by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, two counts of child support, failure to appear on SORNA violation, no bond. Brianna A Mosley, 27, arrested on Sept.

During the Tuesday, Sept. 8, Selma City Council meeting, the council imposed stricter penalties on people who illegally opt out of garbage collection and amended rules governing billing between landlords and tenants to collect more than $500,000 in uncollected fees. Due to the municipality's mandatory trash ordinance, residents must have their waste collected or obtain a state exemption. Property owners can require tenants to pay for their own garbage.

The annual Lobsterfest of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 210 Lauderdale Street, with all the proceeds being donated to local charities. A tradition that has continued for over 20 years is anticipated to attract more than 400 people this year, and the funds raised will go to various local causes, such as Wings Respite Ministry for those living with dementia and local food banks. The event includes both takeout and seating for dining.