Skywatch Friday, Sky and Water

Guest photographer Christine Weerts sent a picture of sky and water for today's Skywatch Friday.

A Selma water tank rises into the blue against shimmering backlit clouds.

To see more skies, visit skyley.blogspot.com.

History and Hospitality

"History and Hospitality" is a fitting slogan. Selma is the second
oldest city in Alabama, and it traces its history back to DeSoto and Bienville.
Then there's the Civil War to Civil Rights history and a lot in between, including
Selmians who were instrumental in working for women's right to vote.
The town is home to the state's largest, contiguous historic district.
Then there's that famous southern hospitality, PLUS we've got good water!

Painting the Tank

The water tank on Summerfield Road has been under renovation for a long time. Now, the finishing touches are going up. These workers are painting SELMA on the sky-blue background (the prettiest water tank in town)! But they aren't finished yet. When I drove by the next day, a slogan had been added. I'll post that photo on Friday.

Cheapest Drink in Town

The cheapest drink in town?
No, it isn't Koolaid or some inexpensive wine. It's plain old tap water straight from the tanks of Selma Water Works.

The city has six wells and the capacity to pump 8 million gallons per day while average usage is about half that amount.