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Selma Fire & Rescue battles raging early morning fire

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– An early morning structure fire in Selma shuts down one of the city’s busiest streets Monday morning. The battle to contain the fire waged on for several hours — before fire fighters were able to put it out. The house had been boarded up. And it was believed to have been vacant. Fire officials say…

Marion Military Institute expands its First Responder Program

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– A program at Marion Military Institute is providing specialized training to make emergency first responder — a career-ready option for cadets. The First Responder Program at Marion Military Institute offers a flexible pathway for cadets to earn fire — emergency medical service — or law enforcement certifications. The program uses a state of the art…

New building under construction at JE Hobbs Elementary School

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Wilcox County elementary school is still recovering from a fire. It caused major damage to the main building on the campus. A new building is under construction at JE Hobbs Elementary School. It will replace all the classrooms and offices the fire destroyed. It will also house the school’s Media Center — and improve…