SAVING SELMA: One year since tornado destroyed one-third of city
On January 12, 2023, lives were changed forever as an EF-2 tornado destroyed about one-third of Selma.
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SAVING SELMA: Partnership brings new homes, repairs to Selma after tornado
Some new homes are coming to the Selma area, thanks to the efforts of a new disaster recovery partnership.
Tornado Clean Up Process in Selma Gets Major Boost
The process of cleaning up after the January 12th tornado is taking a giant step forward in Selma.
FEMA: 900+ People in Autauga, Dallas Counties Have Asked for Tornado Recovery Help
Federal, state and local leaders held a briefing on tornado recovery efforts on Tuesday afternoon in Selma.
NWS: Dallas County Tornado on the Ground for 22 Miles
National Weather Service survey teams are releasing more details about the tornado that hit Dallas County last Thursday.
Classes in Selma City Schools to Be Remote This Week as Tornado Recovery Continues
Students in Selma City Schools will take classes remotely this week due to the devastating tornado that hit the city last Thursday.
District Attorney Michael Jackson Rode Out Tornado in Basement of His Selma Home
District Attorney Michael Jackson told WAKA what it was like to ride out the tornado in the basement of his Selma home, which had its roof blown off.
Gov. Kay Ivey, Other Leaders Tour Tornado Damage in Dallas and Autauga Counties
Gov. Kay Ivey and other leaders took time Friday to see tornado damage in Dallas and Autauga Counties by air and on the ground.
DONATE HERE: WAKA 8 Working with United Way on Tornado Relief
WAKA 8 is working with the United Way to raise money for tornado relief throughout our area.
Man Trapped in Car When Tornado Hit Selma
Selma tornado survivors are sharing their stories about where they were when the tornado hit. For one man, he was trapped inside his car.
