From birth to graduating from high school, life isn’t easy for kids in Alabama. It’s even harder for kids in the Black Belt.
Brad Fisher
Associate Publisher
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A fox found late last week on private property in the general vicinity of the Billingsley junction, where U.S. Highway 82 and Autauga County Road 1 intersect, has been confirmed positive for rabies.
Ralph Stokes, who is a graduate of Percy Julian High School in Montgomery, was honored by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) with the Sam Lacy Pioneer Award.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Civil rights advocates on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, teeing up a potential new test o…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Eight Alabama public high schools ranked among the top 5% nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Deadlines are set for farmers to apply for a safety net program and for a water grant program for those who need help with their water systems.
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Ralph Stokes, who is a graduate of Percy Julian High School in Montgomery, was honored by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) with the Sam Lacy Pioneer Award.
The city of Selma is asking the community to help restore Memorial Stadium.
Brad Fisher
Associate Publisher
The Caden Tellier Foundation welcomed football players and coaches from across Dallas County to its second annual Community Dinner on Thursday evening at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Sel…
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The father of Selma Mayor Johnny Moss III has passed away.
Lannie’s Bar-B-Que in Selma has announced the passing of owner Lula Hatcher.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for civil rights leader Jo Ann Bland, who passed aw…
Those who knew and loved civil rights leader Jo Ann Bland of Selma have been sharing outpour…
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures and State Rep. Rhett Marques are in a statistical tie in the race for Alabama’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District, according to new polling from the House Democratic campaign arm. Read moreNew Democratic poll shows Figures and Marques in dead heat for AL-2 seat
Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures will face a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump in his fight for reelection to an Alabama congressional seat the GOP redrew as part of a larger effort to help the party keep control of the U.S. House. Read moreWatch: Alabama primary election results
Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures will face a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump in his fight for reelection to an Alabama congressional seat the GOP redrew as part of a larger effort to help the party keep control of the U.S. House. Read moreNovember matchup set for Alabama US House district Republicans redrew in effort to keep majority
WASHINGTON — Voters in four of Alabama’s congressional districts will head to the polls Tuesday to pick their nominees for the November ballot. Read moreHere’s what to know about Alabama’s special primary elections
The Black Belt News Network is sharing live AP election results for the 2026 Alabama GOP Special Primary on our website as part of the AP Fund for Journalism’s 2026 Elections Program. Read moreLive AP Election Results on Black Belt News Network
We are excited to announce, that as part of the AP Fund for Journalism’s 2026 Elections Program we will be sharing live AP election results for the 2026 Alabama GOP Special Primary on our website. Read moreLive AP Election Results on Black Belt News Network
Black Belt voters will go to the polls Tuesday for special elections in Congressional Districts 2 and 7. Read moreSpecial congressional election in Black Belt districts will be held Tuesday
Alabama Democrats on Saturday elected Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton party chair amid calls for the organization to take advantage of the most promising electoral landscape for state Democrats in years. Read moreAlabama Democrats elect Black Belt-based Bobby Singleton as chair
Conservatives play the music in Alabama politics. They set the tempo, call out the steps and judge the dancers. Read moreDoug Jones’ agenda is a reminder: Alabama Democrats have to be bold
The Wilcox County Democratic Executive Committee has overturned the election for a County Commission seat after an investigation found evidence of vote buying. Read moreWilcox County Democratic Committee overturns commission election after hearing over vote-buying
