Byrd School

Neglected city-owned property raises concerns in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A vacant school building in Selma continues to raise concerns from people who live in the neighborhood where it’s located. Byrd School is a historic property owned by the city of Selma. It’s been closed since 2019 and has sat neglected and in a state of disrepair for the past several years. “It reverted back…

Unkept conditions at Byrd School raising concerns in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A vacant school building in Selma is raising concerns among residents in one of the city’s historic districts. Byrd School closed down in 2019 — and it’s now a city-owned property. It’s been damaged by a hurricane and a tornado since it closed six years ago. And now sits in a state of disrepair. People…