Hyperphosphatemia is a serum phosphate concentration > 4.5 mg/dL (> 1.46 mmol/L). Causes include chronic kidney disease, hypoparathyroidism, and metabolic or respiratory acidosis. Clinical features may be due to accompanying hypocalcemia and include tetany. Diagnosis is by serum phosphate measurement.
Fire Chief  Michael Kain. Fire Chief Michael Kain is a life long resident of the valley. He currently oversees operations, fire suppression, EMS services, training, facility management, and fleet. Fire Chief Michael Kain was hired by the Selma Fire Department in 1987 as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He has promoted to each rank within the Selma Fire Department.
The Rev. Dr. William H. Willimon is Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at The Divinity School, Duke University. He retired after serving eight years as Bishop of the North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church.