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The Voting Rights Act Marks Its 60th Anniversary as Its Core Provisions Are Being Eroded

63% Center coverage: 92 sources

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday is the 60th anniversary of the day President Lyndon Johnson made his way to the U.S. Capitol and, with Martin Luther King Jr. standing behind him, signed the Voting Rights Act into law. The act protected the right to vote and ensured the government would fight efforts to suppress it, especially those aimed at Black voters. For many Americans, it was the day U.S. democracy fully began. That was then. The law has been s…See the Story

Voting Rights Act Under Threat as Law Marks 60 Years

50% Center coverage: 4 sources

WASHINGTON — Sixty years ago this week, President Lyndon Johnson made his way to the U.S. Capitol and, with Martin Luther King Jr. standing nearby, signed the Voting Rights Act into law.See the Story

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Dr. Donitha Griffin to succeed Dr. James Mitchell as president of WCCS - The Selma Times‑Journal

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The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees approved Chancellor Jimmy Baker’s recommendation to appoint Dr. Donitha Griffin as President of Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) during its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 13. “Wallace Community College Selma is as symbolic to its community and region as any Alabama community college, and Dr. Griffin has been an integral piece of the college’s success and growth for man…See the Story

Uniting as one: Inaugural dinner brings county's football family together - The Selma Times‑Journal

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Tuesday night was a special occasion in Dallas County. For the first time in recent memory, if ever, the football teams of every Dallas County public and private school broke bread together thanks to the Caden Tellier Foundation. Jamie Tellier, the father of Morgan Academy football player Caden Tellier who passed away due to an injury last year, said this night fulfilled a dream that his son had. “Caden always said, ‘Daddy, if Selma would just b…Selma, Alabama · Selma Read Article

Arrest Reports for Aug. 13 - The Selma Times‑Journal

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The following persons were booked into the Dallas County Jail for July 22-Aug. 4 according to the arrest reports for Aug. 13 edition. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Deshun Dudley, 21, arrested July 23 in the 1000 block of County Road 49 by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, two counts of criminal trespassing third degree, $1,000 bond. Regina Lashae Moore, 34, arrested July 23 in the 1500 block of HIghland Avenue by…Selma, Alabama · Selma Read Article

Suspect in custody after shootout, armed robbery near Craig Field Airport - The Selma Times‑Journal

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By Brent Maze and Lanell Downs Smith Multiple law enforcement agencies are on the scene at Bama Budweiser of Selma after a possible shootout near the Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority off U.S. Highway 80. The situation, stemming from an armed robbery, is currently under control and a suspect is in custody. Police scanners began reporting activity around 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12. State and local agencies — Selma Police Department, Dalla…Selma, Alabama · Selma Read Article

Commissioners award opioid grants to four organizations - The Selma Times‑Journal

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Four different organizations will receive $40,000 thanks to grants distributed by the Dallas County Commission on Monday. Cahaba Center for Mental Health, The Hope Dealers, Rise and Recover and Alethia House were all awarded $40,000 from the proceeds the county received as a result of the national opioid settlements. All of these grants will be used for opioid abatement activities outlined in the settlement agreement. Cahaba Center for Mental He…Selma, Alabama · Selma Read Article

Dallas County Commission approves landfill contract, purchase of side cutter - The Selma Times‑Journal

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The Dallas County Commission approved the low-bid from Arrowhead Environmental Partners from Uniontown of $36.05 per ton to dispose of the trash from the county’s transfer stations in Orrville and Alabama 41 sites. The only other bid came from Martin Environmental at $75 per ton. The commission also approved the job description for the environmental services CDL truck driver position. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn said this would be more efficient fo…Selma, Alabama · Selma Read Article

UAB Live HealthSmart awarded grant to expand Community Coach Program in Selma - The Selma Times‑Journal

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Summer Bowman UAB Media Relations The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Live HealthSmart Alabama (LHSA) initiative has been awarded a three-year grant from the Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation to expand its Community Coach team in Selma and the Dallas County area. The funding will allow LHSA to support the hiring, training, and deployment of additional Community Coaches. LHSA is a statewide initiative addressing chronic health conditions…Selma, Alabama · Selma Read Article

Selma, Beacon of Hope to premiere at Foot Soldiers Park on Aug. 14 - The Selma Times‑Journal

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The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, Selma-Dallas County Children’s Policy Alliance, Selma-Dallas County NAACP, and Foot Soldiers Park are teaming up to premiere the documentary short film, Selma, Beacon of Hope, on Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. at Foot Soldiers Park Administrative Suites. The event, sponsored by the Selma Housing Authority, will feature a live screening of the film, a conversation between Rich Harwood and Kennard Randolph, remarks …NAACP · Selma Read Article

UA grad student to deliver findings on I-14 - The Selma Times‑Journal

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