The Selma City Council has passed a new budget, which totals more than $21 million.
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., says the city has had to start its fiscal year without a budget.
The city of Selma has announced that Assistant Chief of Police Natasha Fowlkes has been placed on administrative leave with pay.
From the West Newsroom– A new interim fire chief is appointed to head up the Selma Fire Department. The Selma City Council voted 5 to 4 to replace the interim fire chief chosen by the mayor — with an interim fire chief of its own choosing. Coley Byrd is a 24 year veteran of the Selma Fire Department. “It’s an…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma City Council has voted for the city to maintain ownership of Memorial Stadium and Bloch Park — at a special called meeting last night. The council also voted to declare a state of emergency — at both facilities. Council President Billy Young says the emergency declaration — will help speed up the process…
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. says, “I have no choice but to seek a legal remedy,” in the budget battle with city council.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– More on the latest dispute coming out of Selma City Hall. Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr — lashed out at the Selma City Council about the city’s new budget — at a press conference Wednesday. Perkins said the budget that was passed — was not the same budget — that had been in the works….
The Selma City Council has reinstated Police Chief Kenta Fulford during a special called meeting and against the mayor’s wishes.
Dr. Williamson served on the Selma City Council for sixteen years and served as president from 2010-2012.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has announced the funeral arrangements for her mother, Nancy Gardner Sewell. Her mother died Thursday at the age of 81 of pancreatic cancer.
