On Wednesday, June 30, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced over $7 million in federal funding for Head Start programs serving Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. This funding will allow Head Start programs to continue preparing Alabama children for success and will grow our economy by helping caregivers get back to work knowing their children are safe and cared for. “Our children are…
On May 4, 1961, the Freedom Riders began their journey to the segregated south in hopes to desegregate bus terminals. Now, 60 years later, several city and state leaders along with members of the community gathered at the same place those Freedom Riders arrived at here in Montgomery, to commemorate the anniversary. “John Lewis and I desegregated a Greyhound bus…
On Wednesday, March 24, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) announced she will not run for Richard Shelby’s vacated U.S. Senate seat. Sewell released the following statement in regards to her decision not to run: “I am humbled by the overwhelming requests I have received to run for Senator Shelby’s seat in 2022. After careful consideration and consultation with my family and…
Photo of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma – Photo from Office of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) is remembering Bloody Sunday, which took place in Selma on March 7, 1965. She has released this statement: “Today, we commemorate the 56th Anniversary of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– People in Wilcox County struggling through the pandemic — got a helping hand from Congresswoman Terri Sewell. Sewell held a drive thru food giveaway at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in the Alberta community Wednesday morning. More than 500 boxes of food were given out to help people feed their families. Sewell says its important…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– People in Selma paid tribute to the life and legacy of Civil Rights icon — Congressman John Lewis. A private ceremony was held at the historic Brown Chapel AME Church. Selma native Congresswoman Terri Sewell shared her admiration for her colleague and mentor during the ceremony. “Can’t you hear him. We come to Selma one…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– If you need a job — check this out! The U. S. Census — is looking for workers. Congresswoman Terri Sewell — and the U. S. Census — hosted a Census Hiring Fair at Wallace Community College Selma — Friday afternoon. And recent retiree Melvin Flanagan-Brown — just got hired. “Smooth process. Just fill out…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Congresswoman Terri Sewell was in Wilcox County Wednesday — where she hosted a town hall meeting with constituents — in Camden. Sewell talked with constituents about what’s happening in congress — and let them know what legislation and policies she’s fighting for in Washington. She talked about national issues like healthcare — Syria — and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Congresswoman Terri Sewell was in Selma today pledging her support in the local effort to fight crime and gun violence. At a press conference with Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson, Sewell said communities need access to federal resources to effectively fight what she called a crime epidemic. She called on residents to get involved,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– An effort to save J. Paul Jones Hospital in Camden from closing down is underway and gaining support. A one cent sales tax increase has been proposed in an effort to save the hospital. The hospital board said the hospital is losing about a million dollars a year. It announced plans to close the hospital…
