Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford resigns in agreement with the city
Kenta Fulford is no longer the police chief in Selma after reaching a settlement agreement with the city.
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Selma City Council passes budget of more than $21 million
The Selma City Council has passed a new budget, which totals more than $21 million.
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.
Selma assistant police chief placed on leave
The city of Selma has announced that Assistant Chief of Police Natasha Fowlkes has been placed on administrative leave with pay.
Selma City Council appoints new interim fire chief
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…
Selma city council votes to keep and repair Memorial Stadium
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. Releases Statement on Budget Squabble with City Council
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. says, “I have no choice but to seek a legal remedy,” in the budget battle with city council.
Selma Mayor & City Council Clash Over City Budget
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….
Selma City Council Reinstates Police Chief
The Selma City Council has reinstated Police Chief Kenta Fulford during a special called meeting and against the mayor’s wishes.
Former Selma City Council President Dr. Cecil Williamson, Jr. passes away at 82
Dr. Williamson served on the Selma City Council for sixteen years and served as president from 2010-2012.
