From the West Alabama Newsroom– A revitalization project is starting to take shape in a Selma neighborhood devastated by the January 12th tornado — and years of neglect. The 1400 block of Washington Street is undergoing a welcome transformation. Some of the dilapidated houses that lined the street for years — are gone and construction of four new homes —…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– At least a hundred affordable brand new homes are on their way to Selma — as construction starts to ramp up around the city. It’s part of the Safe Livable Neighborhoods Recovery Initiative — a project aimed at revitalizing neighborhoods devastated by the January 12th tornado. The initiative was announced at a press conference Tuesday…
Ten months after after the devastating January 12th tornado, two historic churches in downtown Selma are finally starting to assess some of the damage and make repairs.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma senior citizen has a new home — and a new lease on life — thanks to the help of an organized group of good Samaritans. Smiles and laughter filled the day — as tornado victim Lula Banks got a first-look at her new home. “I feel good, really good. And blessed,” said Banks….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The January 12th tornado downed a lot of trees in New Live Oak Cemetery in Selma. And the clean-up effort there — has been moving forward — carefully and methodically. The EF-2 tornado tore down countless trees at New Live Oak Cemetery — including the tree line barrier — between the cemetery and Dallas Avenue….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted a disaster relief update in Selma to discuss the ongoing recovery efforts in the city. The city of Selma has come a long way since January 12th. But it still has a long way to go — on the road to recovery. The January 12th tornado — left a 23 mile…
The old candy factory in Selma — has been a highly visible reminder of the devastation the January 12th tornado caused in the city.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The historic district in Selma is one of the biggest in the country. Dozens of buildings located in the district were damaged — by the January 12th tornado. And many still have a long way to go — on the road to recovery. Built in 1853 — Sturdivant Hall is an iconic piece of Selma’s…
200 weather radios were given away, giving peace of mind to people in the wake of the January 12 tornado that devastated much of Selma.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– People in Selma continue to recover from a tornado — that ripped through the city three months ago — and destroyed a third of the city. Although progress has been made in the recovery effort — there’s still a long way to go — before things are back to normal. Three months ago — a…
