From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Small Business Administration wants to help business owners impacted by the January 12th tornado pick up the pieces after the disaster. Over a hundred businesses in the Selma area were damaged — during the January 12th tornado. Darrell Pratt’s barbershop on J. L. Chestnut Boulevard — was totally destroyed — when the tornado ripped…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Misinformation is causing some tornado victims not to apply — for the disaster recovery assistance that they need. FEMA officials want to dispel the misconception that the organization only provides assistance to homeowners. “It is not only homeowners. Renters can come here to apply, ” said FEMA spokesman Issa Mansaray. “If you are impacted by…
The new location will be at the Felix Heights Community Center on Medical Center Parkway.
“It is imperative that we provide the citizens of Selma with water, toiletry items, blankets, and other basic essential items,” stated State Rep. McClammy.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Two disaster recovery centers have opened up in Selma to try and help January 12th tornado victims — get back on their feet. The Small Business Administration — Business Recovery Center is located at Gospel Tabernacle Church on 2300 Summerfield Road. The SBA provides low-interest loans — to assist any business — non-profit — homeowner…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Jail is unusable after being severely damaged by the January 12th tornado. So now what happens to someone arrested for committing a crime? About 130 inmates at the Dallas County Jail — had to be moved — after the jail received major damage from the tornado — that ripped through the Selma…
The centers are open Monday-Sunday, 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT daily
From West Alabama Newsroom– People in Selma are beginning to see — the start of some progress — as the process of cleaning up after the recent tornado continues. As city streets reopen to thru-traffic — the full extent of the devastation caused by the tornado — is becoming more apparent. “As of today, we have the majority of all…
Over 600 volunteers with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia were in Selma Saturday helping with tornado cleanup efforts.
Despite the damage from the Jan. 12 tornado in Selma, officials with the Bridge Crossing Jubilee say this year’s event will go on as scheduled in early March.
