Tag: Selma
Retrospect: The Selma Ordnance and Naval Foundry
Selma was key for the Confederacy, building cannon, small arms ammunition and outfitting ironclad vessels.
Retrospect: The haircare empire of Velberta and Preston Chestnut
Preston and Velberta Chestnut launched their haircare products line through the Hair Research Laboratories Inc.
Google donates $100K for Selma Jubilee, storm relief efforts
Google is donating $100,000 to support this weekend’s Selma Jubilee and to support storm relief efforts after the January tornado that hit the area.
The...
Retrospect: The Haynes Razor Strop Co.
Hunter C. Haynes was an African American entrepreneur that called Selma home.
Resicum plans aviation training facility in Selma
Resicum International LLC plans to open a training academy at Craig Field in Selma, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today.
SBA Business Recovery Center opens in Selma
The Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance partnered with SBA on the center.
Alabama Airbnb and VRBO hosts top $100 million in rental fees
Airbnb, VRBO and other virtual landlords have transformed short-term lodging.
Selma Airport to become site of remote aviation control tower
Craig Field in Selma will become the nation’s first remote tower air traffic control center, as well as a unique training academy.
Three Alabama communities win T-Mobile funding
Fairfield, Northport and Selma will benefit from a new T-Mobile philanthropic project that’s slated to award $25 million over five years.
St. James Hotel Reopens in Selma
The St. James Hotel on the Alabama River waterfront in downtown Selma is finding new life as a Hilton Tapestry boutique hotel.
Refurbished by owner...