From the West Alabama Newsroom–

The announced closure of the historic St. James Hotel this weekend — has stunned people in and around the Selma community.

A stack of plywood boards is now sitting outside of the hotel.

The closure will leave a huge void on Water Avenue — east of the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

“It’s a shame that they’re closing again so soon. And it’s probably going to put a few people out of jobs and everything. So, it’s a bad situation you know, just sad,” said Brian Gibson.

The historic hotel has changed hands several times over the last few years.

It was owned by the city — then became a Hilton property until recently going independent.

“Many times as I go by there you don’t see that many cars. And they can’t survive without occupancy you know. If you don’t rent the ro

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