rebuilding

Selma church rebuilds daycare destroyed in 2023 tornado

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Selma continues to show signs of recovery more than two years after the devastating tornado in 2023. That EF-2 tornado destroyed about a third of the city including the daycare facility at Crosspoint Christian Church. The church is now rebuilding a brand new facility. The new construction project is another sign of…

SAVING SELMA: Tornado recovery efforts continue in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A group of volunteers is using a common proverb — a little elbow grease — and their faith — to help families in Selma — rebuild their lives. It’s said — the way to eat an elephant — is one bite at a time. The proverb illustrates the strategy — of breaking down a large,…

SAVING SELMA: Dallas Co. Jail rebuild makes progress

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The work rebuilding the Dallas County Jail continues to make progress — and phase one of the project is nearing completion. The jail was one of the many buildings destroyed in January of 2023 — when an EF-2 tornado hit Selma. The tornado ripped the roof off the building and caused extensive water damage inside….