Hospitals in the rural Black Belt are getting creative in ways to bring in more revenue to keep the doors open and provide state-of-the-art equipment. Whitfield Regional Hospital's foundation …
The Selma City Council honored John Solomon for being named the 2024-2025 Alabama Basketball Official of the Year by the Nation Federation of State High School Associations. The council declar…
The Demopolis City Council approved a contract with the Hale County Commission that clears the way for Demopolis to annex 305 acres in the Gallion area. The property at the intersection of Hig…
A project to extend the South Industrial Park Road in Thomasville by 740 feet and add a cul de sac is "underway," said an update by Mayor Sheldon Day.
The Second Annual P.R.A.Y.E.R. Team Empty Bowls event in Pike Road will raise funds to benefit the Summer Feeding Program on March 3.
The Marion Military Institute (MMI) men and women's track and field teams took part in the opening 2026 Indoor Season at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
The Montgomery County adult men's basketball league schedule is available for viewing, with the first game scheduled for tonight at the Montgomery County Activity Center.
Demopolis City Schools board hired a new athletic director and head football coach and both are not new to Demopolis and the Tigers. The new athletic and facilities director named is Mark Heat…
The Selma community will celebrate the life of Selma community leader Mark Myles at a funera…
On Dec. 24, 2025, Selma lost another of its giants. A gentle giant.
One of Selma's most renowned foot soldiers has passed away.
Mr. Brian Emanuel Dozier of Valley Grande, AL passed on October 18, 2025. He was born on Dec…
Robert Tony Sykes has announced he is running for Perry County Sheriff in the May 2026 election. Read moreRobert Tony Sykes announces candidacy for Perry County Sheriff
Roy Fikes, who was appointed Sheriff of Perry County by Gov. Kay Ivey in April, announced he is running for the position in the 2026 election. Read morePerry County Sheriff Roy Fikes announces run for the job in 2026 election
In the Black Belt Newscast wrapup of 2025, Todd and Cindy talk about the eventful municipal elections that took place across the Black Belt. See the Election Hub at blackbeltnewsnetwork.com for more detail. Read moreWatch: Election wrap up in 2025
2025 was an unusual municipal election year as cities voted for new leaders in what is typically an off year after Alabama lawmakers moved city elections back a year to be off the federal cycle. Read more2025 Year in Review: Black Belt voters choose new municipal leaders
The Zeta Delta Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. hosted a Pass the Torch Ceremony honoring two wives of Selma’s elected leaders on Nov. 15. Read moreLocal sorority chapter hosts Pass the Torch ceremony for mayoral wives of Perkins, Moss
The city of Marion swore in the mayor and five city council members in their Nov. 3 meeting in council chambers. Read moreMarion swears in mayor, council in first meeting Monday night
Councilman Michael Johnson was elected the Selma City Council’s new president pro tem Nov. 3. Read moreMichael Johnson named Selma City Council president pro tem
The Demopolis Mayor and City Council were sworn into office in a ceremony on Monday at Rooster Hall. Read moreDemopolis swears in mayor, council that includes three newcomers
Johnny Moss III was sworn in as the new mayor of Selma in a ceremony on Monday, announcing that “the rebuilding of Selma begins today.” Read moreSelma swears in new Mayor Johnny Moss III, council members during ceremony Monday
The City of Selma honored outgoing Mayor James Perkins Jr. in a “A Historic Legacy of Service” ceremony on Wednesday with employees, council members, family and friends highlighting the legacy he leaves after 13 years in office. Read moreMayor James Perkins honored for his 'season' at the helm of Selma
