Selma City Schools fights absenteeism, rewards students
Chronic absenteeism is a major issue in school districts all across the country. Selma City Schools has started a year-long initiative to try to ease the problem.
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Driver killed when train hits car in Dallas County
A Selma man has been killed after a train hit the car he was driving.
Selma mayor: City working without a budget
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., says the city has had to start its fiscal year without a budget.
Auburn University to help create transportation safety plan for Selma
Auburn University will be helping city leaders in Selma develop a transportation safety plan to make traveling safer.
Selma High School students mourn death of classmate
Students, teachers and staff at Selma High School are mourning the death of a 16-year-old sophomore.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Morgan Academy student-athlete passes away after suffering brain injury
A student-athlete from Morgan Academy in Selma has passed away after suffering a brain injury, according to his family.
Marshall serves temporary restraining orders against five gambling facilities in Selma
Attorney General Steve Marshall has served temporary restraining orders against five gambling facilities in Selma.
Strong storm leaves behind damage, power outages in Selma
It was a stormy weekend for some folks in our area, including those in and around Selma.
Asher HaVon talks about national TV exposure, upcoming Selma concert
Recording artist Asher HaVon appeared on Action 8 News to talk about his national TV exposure and his upcoming concert in Selma.
Man shot by officers at Walmart in Selma
A man described by investigators as mentally ill was shot by officers after they say he pointed a gun at them at the Selma Walmart.
