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Selma non-profit hosts wellness event at Selma High School

Action 8 News Anchor Savannah Sabb served as the Mistress of Ceremony & Guest Speaker

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A wellness program underway at Selma High School teaches students how they can be their best selves everyday. Action 8’s Savannah Sabb was the Mistress of Ceremony — and Guest Speaker at the Fixing Your Crown event Thursday morning. “I wanted them to know that there were going to be moments where they’re going to…

Selma High grad gives back and aims to inspire students

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A former Selma High student is giving back to the school — and trying to motivate the next generation of entrepreneurs. Alkaline Lyfe CEO Malcolm Crittenden donated a pallet of bottled natural spring alkaline water to the school this afternoon. The 2005 Selma High graduate founded the Atlanta-based company in 2017. Crittenden says the goal…

Parents raise concerns about conditions at two Selma schools

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Concerned parents of students in the Selma City School District — reach out to Action 8 News — over conditions at two schools. A plumbing issue at Selma High School — and mold at Meadowview Elementary — have parents concerned — about the safety of their children. Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd says a small portion…

Selma mother says Selma High School teacher slapped her son

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma woman takes to social media — to seek justice a son she says was physically assaulted by one of his teachers at Selma High School. Gabriel Brown is furious. Because she says her son was back-hand slapped by a Selma High School teacher. And she says there’s video of the incident to prove…

Selma Community Comes Together to Protect Children

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma community continues to try and recover from the tragic death of a 16 year old Selma High student. The teen died just over a week ago — after suffering a medical emergency at school. As the healing process continues in Selma, the school district is reaching out to community — to try and…