The Demopolis City Council is considering a change to the city's building requirements after an issue arose with the Riverstone townhouse development under construction on Maria Avenue.
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The Demopolis City Council is considering a change to the city's building requirements after an issue arose with the Riverstone townhouse development under construction on Maria Avenue.
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$27 million grant from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) to "modernize" rail infrastructure in the Gulf Coast region and several communities in the Black Belt.
Residents and businesses who were affected by Hurricane Isaias in multiple Black Belt counties automatically qualify for tax relief, said a recent announcement from the Internal Revenue Service or IRS.
Demopolis residents may have noticed decorated toilets in yards across the city in recent weeks.
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The latest Barbecue on the Green in Selma had a "tremendous turn out" on Oct. 8, said a statement from its organizer, Sturdivant Hall.
Harvesters of Hope (HOH) has added six new lawyers who will participate in the program in different counties throughout Alabama.
Residents in the Hale County town of Akron are fighting to keep the Post Office open.
Big River Carwash, headquartered in Selma with other locations in Alabama, is celebrating 10 years in operation.
Green Street Community Center in Selma has hired a new director.
The Demopolis High School Tigers saw their hopes of making it to the playoffs wash away in a rain-soaked game against the Shelby High School Wildcats in Columbiana Oct. 9.
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The Selma High School Saints dominated Montevallo High School with a 54-7 victory in a game played Thursday night to avoid Hurricane Isaias.
It's week eight for high school football in the Black Belt, and this week is a little different with many teams moving their games up to Thursday due to Hurricane Isaias.
Big River Carwash, headquartered in Selma with other locations in Alabama, is celebrating 10 years in operation.
SABRA Sanctuary will host its annual Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 p.m. at Songs of Selma Park in recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association has named Candace Johnson its new marketing director to help tell the story of the Black Belt's regional tourism offerings to travelers nationwide.
The Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority has appointed Myiesha Johnson as deputy director of airport operations and tenant leasing.
The University of Alabama received more than $2.1 billion in charitable commitments during a 10-year fundraising campaign, the university announced Monday.
Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) will host Career Quest 2026 for K-12 students in partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) on Oct. 23.
Alabama voters will decide in November whether to amend the state constitution to require school boards to adopt policies the daily recital of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools and student-led prayer, as well as the broadcast of the Star-Spangled Banner every week.
Black Belt artists are well represented at the Kentuck Festival of the Arts, a nationally recognized event that will be held in Tuscaloosa’s Snow Hinton Park on Oct. 17 and 18.
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Christmas on the River in Demopolis held their 2026 Miss COTR pageant on Saturday, Oct. 3.Kaitlyn Grace Allen was named Miss COTR 2026. First alternate is Julia Hall. Second alternate is Claire Hasty. Third is Sadie Drew Dixon. Fourth alternate is Emaleigh Blanton.Miss Junior COTR 2026 was h…
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Famed published photographer and Selma native Jerry Siegel enjoyed a large turnout for his reception and show Sunday at the Selma Art Guild’s (SAG) Gallery.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Alabama row crop farmers are facing sharply higher harvest expenses as diesel prices climb well above the levels used to build 2026 production budgets.
A deer management and herd health seminar will be held by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCN) in Livingston on Sept. 8.
With dove season opening Sept. 5, and deer bow season opening Oct. 15, hunters need to know about some changes to the way they purchase hunting licenses online.
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As a teacher, coach, administrator, and now as executive director of the AHSAA, I have come to believe that every high school contest asks the adults in attendance a simple question: Are we helping young people learn the right lessons, or are we allowing the pressure to win to teach the wrong ones?
Governor Kay Ivey’s term of office is soon coming to an end. And while her legacy will be that she was the longest continuously serving governor in state history, she can rightly point to the success of economic development while she led the state.
Jamie “Red” Etheredge turned 94 years old on June 15. He has been one of the most outstanding and kindhearted leaders our state has seen this century.
We Honor the Life and Legacy of James Edward Ware - Selma, Alabama, an exemplary Public Serv…
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…
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Alabama voters will decide in November whether to amend the state constitution to require school boards to adopt policies the daily recital of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools and student-led prayer, as well as the broadcast of the Star-Spangled Banner every week. Read moreAlabama voters to consider Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, school prayer
Sample ballots for the Nov. 3 general election are now available at the Alabama Secretary of State website. Read moreWatch: Sample ballots now available for general election
Sample ballots for the Nov. 3 general election are now available at the Alabama Secretary of State website. Read moreSample ballots now available for Nov. 3 general election
Perry County voters going to the polls on Nov. 3 will see Donald Bennett Sr. as the Democratic option for the District 1 County Commission seat – not longtime incumbent Albert Turner Jr. Read moreWatch: Perry County ballot on Nov. 3 may surprise you
Perry County voters going to the polls on Nov. 3 will see Donald Bennett Sr. as the Democratic option for the District 1 County Commission seat – not longtime incumbent Albert Turner Jr. Read morePerry County ballot has Bennett's name as Democratic nominee for District 1 Commission
Albert Turner Jr. suffered another setback in his attempt to place his name on the ballot to keep his seat on the Perry County Commission. Read moreMontgomery judge denies Turner’s injunction in Perry County Commission ballot dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protesters are rallying Friday on the National Mall in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm elections, following a wave of changes to voting laws and redistricting that civil rights groups have condemned as detrimental to Black Americans. Read moreCivil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections
The Alabama Democratic Executive Committee has overturned the Perry County Commission District 1 seat in a hearing Friday, putting incumbent Albert Turner Jr. in as the winner instead of challenger Donald Bennett. Read moreAlabama Democratic Party committee overturns Perry County District 1 result naming Turner winner
The Alabama Democratic Party has set a contest hearing for Friday to again discuss the Perry County Commission District 1 primary election results. Read moreAlabama Democratic Party to hold another hearing Friday about Perry County Commission District 1 seat
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
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