From the West Alabama Newsroom– The announced closure of the historic St. James Hotel this weekend — has stunned people in and around the Selma community. A stack of plywood boards is now sitting outside of the hotel. The closure will leave a huge void on Water Avenue — east of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. “It’s a shame that they’re…
Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford tells Action 8 News that officers responded to the 3400 block of Water Avenue Tuesday after receiving a call that a person had been shot.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The multi-million dollar renovation of the St. James Hotel in Selma — has been going on now for about nine months. Changes to the façade of the historic hotel — can easily be seen by anyone travelling Water Avenue — but only a select few have seen the changes going on inside the hotel —…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Efforts to revitalize downtown have hit a setback in Selma as another downtown business is set to close its doors. Charlie’s Place is closing up shop after just over two years in business. Owner, Charlie Morgan, says the restaurant just isn’t making enough money to support itself. It’s the third eatery located on Water Avenue…
