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Millions of federal $$$ withheld from Selma City Schools

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– The federal government has slashed nearly $9 million in funding from Alabama schools. And nearly half of that amount was cut from Selma City Schools. The U.S. Department of Education is withholding $4 million dollars in COVID relief funds from the rural school district. The district was using the money to help fund an ongoing…

Selma City Schools breaks ground on new arts magnet school

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City Schools broke ground to begin construction of its new magnet school for the arts. The $17.8 million dollar project — will transform the School of Discovery into a state of the art — performing arts magnet academy. The school will focus on 2D and 3D art — in addition to music and theater….