Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Weekend Road Closures

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Posted: Mar 6, 2015 5:05 PM CST

Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:23 PM CST

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The following streets will be closed do to the weekend events.

Selma Events Kick Off With Jimmy Lee Jackson Play

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Posted: Mar 6, 2015 5:00 AM CST

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:14 PM CST

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Selma kicked off it’s events earlier today with a performance commemorating one of the martyrs who died.

Hundreds Flock To Selma Mass Meeting At Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church

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Posted: Mar 6, 2015 4:47 AM CST

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:14 PM CST

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The excitement in Selma is growing the closer we get to the 50th anniversary of the voting rights March, but tonight people from all over the nation stopped to honor the past and look forward to the future.

NAACP Gala Commemorates 50th Anniversary Voting Rights March

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Posted: Mar 6, 2015 4:27 AM CST

Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:23 PM CST

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Thursday night many people gathered for a special gala hosted by the Alabama NAACP.

Jeff Davis Girl’s Basketball Team Celebrates Championship

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Posted: Mar 6, 2015 12:25 AM CST

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:14 PM CST

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The entire Jeff Davis student body packed into the gym, to celebrate with their girl’s basketball team, who won the first ever 7A state title game in Alabama.