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Selma, Alabama Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Selma! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new state and federal partners could change policing in Selma
  • How new Bloch Park gates aim to finally curb illegal dumping
  • When Pell City’s powerhouse program comes to face Selma Southside this fall

Also on today's calendar: 4th Annual Selma-Dallas County Family Mental Wellness Day and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 51.
  • Friday: Sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Selma's interim police chief to partner with state, federal agencies to address crime (blackbeltnewsnetwork.com) — Selma’s interim police chief Michael Perry is expanding partnerships with state and federal agencies, including U.S. Marshals and State Troopers, to tackle rising crime and rebuild trust. Recent meetings at City Hall and the renovated federal courthouse focused on joint enforcement, officer training, blight removal, and youth-focused programs like Weed and Seed and an upcoming federal courthouse civics session.
   

2. Selma leaders approve new gates at Bloch Park in effort to curb illegal dumping (wsfa.com) — Selma officials have approved spending about $8,000 on new gates at Bloch Park’s recreation areas to cut down on illegal dumping and improve safety, especially overnight. The city is also ramping up code enforcement, planning cleanups this week, and reviewing new garbage service proposals to give residents more legal dumping options and cleaner neighborhoods.
   

3. Alabama High School Football: Pell City 2026 schedule (on3.com subscription) — Pell City High’s 2026 football schedule includes a fall matchup against Selma’s Southside, putting local players on one of the state’s tougher slates. With a new coach and a highly ranked transfer, Pell City’s season will bring notable statewide attention, and Selma fans can already circle that October showdown.
   

4. Report: Used RV Sales Increase in March (rvnews.com) — Selma’s RV market is bucking national trends, with retail registrations jumping 200% year-over-year in March even as North American RV sales overall decline. Used RVs in particular are driving growth, suggesting local buyers are hunting for more affordable options while many other cities see steep slowdowns.
   

5. Alabama Republicans plow forward after key Supreme Court win leads gov to call snap primaries (wfin.com) — Alabama’s latest congressional redistricting fight, now greenlit by the U.S. Supreme Court, is reshaping how voting power is distributed statewide and revives painful memories of Selma’s 1965 civil rights violence. Republican leaders are pushing a map that could yield a 7-0 GOP delegation, while Democrats warn it undermines protections for Black voters and may invite fresh legal challenges.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • [5/11/26] A Few Strong Storms Possible Near the Coast Today
    https://ema.alabama.gov/14505/a-few-strong-storms-possible-near-the-coast-today/ (Nextdoor )
  • Get to know your neighbors before a storm or an emergency to help out in your community #HurricanePrep
    Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30. #preparenow (Nextdoor )
  • ISC Constructors, LLC posted a job opening for Electrician in Selma. Apply here.
  • Universal Forest Products, Inc. posted a job opening for Extrusion Operator Trainee in Selma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Selma here.

Ok Selma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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