An interim police chief has been named to run the Selma Police Department as the chief is on administrative leave.
Cindy Fisher
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The 2026 legislative session ended last week, and while lawmakers passed more than four dozen education-related bills, a long list of others did not make it to the finish line.
After jumping back into the saddle as the Director of SABRA Sanctuary that helps families in need in the Black Belt, Susan Youngblood has identified problems and has SABRA back on track. In th…
Selma's Susan Youngblood returned to SABRA Sanctuary as executive director, three decades after founding the agency to help families in need in the Black Belt. Youngblood, a longtime victims a…
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled parole and pardon hearings for April 14-16.
The Historic U.S. HWY 80 Sale will take place this weekend on April 17-19 at Angie's Auction.
Former Selma High School (SHS) Coach Willie Maxey was recently honored alongside two student athletes by the Selma City Schools District on Tuesday.
A ribbon cutting was held on Monday for the newly constructed Montgomery Biscuits Clubhouse at Dabos Park, formerly the Riverwalk Stadium.
Alabama State University (ASU) men's basketball coach Tony Madlock has stepped down after four years on the job.
Obituaries
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…
In Loving Memory of Sam Omar
Demopolis High School is closing early on Friday for the funeral of junior Hunter Bowen Howe…
The Coalition of Concerned Families in Selma held a Candidates’ Forum on April 2 for the 2026 Sheriff of Dallas County election. Read moreDallas County sheriff candidates outline platforms at CCF forum
Thayer “Bear” Spencer of Selma has announced he is running for the 23rd District Alabama Senate Seat representing the Republican Party of Alabama. Read moreThayer 'Bear' Spencer of Selma qualifies to run for state Senate as a Republican
No Republicans qualified for county races in Dallas County, according to Dallas County Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn. Read moreRepublicans field no candidates in Dallas County races; two Democrats qualify for sheriff
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
