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PERC Selma gives residents a voice in the grant process

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Millions of federal dollars could be on the way to Selma to help improve living conditions in the city. City leaders are reaching out to the community for help — to determine the best ways to use federal grant money. The Selma CNTR is heading up the outreach effort. Executive Director Ainka Jackson says residents…

Hall of Fame Broadcaster and Player Don Sutton dies at 75

Don Sutton, the longtime Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander who won over 300 games in his Hall of Fame career, died Monday, his son, Daron, announced on social media. He was 75. “Saddened to share that my dad passed away in his sleep last night,” Daron Sutton wrote on Twitter. “He worked as hard as anyone I’ve ever known and he…

Troy reacts to Passing of HOF Radio Voice, Ralph Black

TROY, Ala. – Troy Hall of Fame radio broadcaster Ralph Black passed away Friday, July 17; he was 79 years old. Black was responsible for many historic calls during his 26 years as the play-by-play broadcaster for Troy football, basketball and baseball. His famous “Holy Mackerel” call came after Ted Clem booted a 50-yard field goal as time expired to win…