Selma is preparing to welcome thousands of people for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee, which pays tribute to Bloody Sunday and the Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights marches of 1965.
From the West Alabama newsroom– The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is now less than a week away. And local law enforcement is coordinating with federal and state agencies — to make sure the event is safe and secure. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes — to prepare for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee — and try and…
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.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Sunday is biggest day of the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Thousands gathered in the city — for the grand finale of the four-day event — that focused primarily on voting rights. Jubilee festivities kicked off bright and early — with the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast at Wallace Community College Selma. “It’s…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– People continue to make there way to Selma for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The Saturday line-up featured a second full day of events — highlighted by several outdoor activities. “Having a super fantastic time with family, friends, post pandemic. We’re able to come and celebrate another Jubilee,” said Cicely Curtis of Selma. Hundreds of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– There was a full slate of activities Friday at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to appear at the event this year — and the anticipation is growing — for a big weekend. People from all over are beginning to make their way to the Queen City to…
There will be plenty to see and do in Selma for the 57th Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee.
Residents gathered in downtown Montgomery Friday for an event called “This side of the Bridge” Jubilee. This event is a celebration to remember the Selma to Montgomery Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The event took place by the Court Square Fountain downtown and brought in artists from all over the state as well as live music, food vendors and more. The Jubilee…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– President Joe Biden was the keynote speaker at the annual Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast in Selma. President Biden commemorated the struggle for voting rights in Selma — as a battle fought and won. “The blood of John Lewis and so many other brave and righteous souls that was spilled in Selma on this…
President Biden is scheduled to make a virtual speech at the Martin & Coretta King Unity Breakfast in Selma on Sunday. The announcement was made by Hank Sanders of the Selma-to-Montgomery March Commemoration Foundation Board. The breakfast will take place at Wallace Community College Selma. Because of the pandemic, it will be a drive-in event in the parking lot, starting…
