Pastor and Civil Rights leader C. T. Vivian has died
Martin Luther King Jr. called Vivian “the greatest preacher to ever live.”
Selma
Leaders react to passing of Alabama native John Lewis
Below are several reactions from leaders about the passing of Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon.
July 18, 2020
Congressman and Civil Rights icon John Lewis has died
"Our country has lost one of its most beloved Civil Rights leaders," said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey.
Mayor asks Mobile City Council to make wearing face coverings mandatory
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson on Friday said he is asking the Mobile City Council to make wearing masks or cloth face covers when out in public a requirement in the city of Mobile. The move is intended to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes the disease known as COVID-19. “I’ve asked the … Continued
Sewell getting national attention as possible VP pick
Former Vice President Joe Biden emerged from a crowded Democratic presidential field to become the apparent nominee following his come from behind win in South Carolina and blowout wins on Super Tuesday. Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, was a key asset for Biden. Sewell campaigned heavily on the ground for Biden with the Black community in … Continued
Sewell announces new grants for airports
Thursday, U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, announced today $21,549,052 in funding for airports throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, as part of the funding allocated by the CARES Act. “While we must continue to prioritize health care and safety initiatives to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we must also do everything possible to mitigate the economic … Continued
Civil Rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has died
Saturday, Civil Rights Movement legend, the Rev. Joseph E. Lowery died. He was 98. Lowery was a founding member of the Southern Christian Leadership Council along with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and was a valued member of King’s inner circle during the Civil Rights Movement. After King was assassinated Ralph David Abernathy took over … Continued
Hyundai supplier to expand in Selma creating 60 new jobs
Seoyon E-Hwa Interior Systems, a Tier 1 automotive parts supplier to Alabama’s Hyundai assembly plant, announced plans earlier this month to invest more than $5 million to expand its operation in Dallas County. Seoyon E-Hwa will add 60 jobs to its current workforce of 436 in Selma. This will makes the company one of Dallas … Continued
Democratic presidential candidates visit Selma for 55th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday”
About halfway through Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s speech at Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma on Sunday, a man stood and turned his back to the former New York City Mayor. Soon after, seven or so others stood and joined in the silent protest against Bloomberg’s “stop-and-frisk” policies during his tenure as mayor, which … Continued
Biden wins South Carolina, focuses on Alabama next
Saturday, as he had predicted all along, former Vice President Joe Biden (D) won a decisive victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary. Biden shifted his focus to Alabama on Sunday and returns to Alabama again on Monday as Super Tuesday looms. Biden easily bested U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) garnering 50 percent of the … Continued