The manager and the longest-serving medic of MedCare EMS, Wilcox County's ambulance service, agree that things have never been better.
Brad Fisher
Associate Publisher
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
The manager and the longest-serving medic of MedCare EMS, Wilcox County's ambulance service, agree that things have never been better.
Associate Publisher
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.
A schedule for the Thomasville Junior High Tigers football is now available.
Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sheryl Smedley stepped down July 31 after 17 years of leading tourism, business outreach and community partnerships.
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Jackson Hospital in Montgomery has reached an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama after months of litigation and negotiations over reimbursement rates.
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.
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled parole and pardon hearings for Aug. 18-20.
The Black Belt News Network is working on a story examining what teens do after school in rural Alabama and whether communities have enough activities, sports, jobs, mentoring programs and safe places to keep young people engaged. We want to hear from parents, grandparents, educators, teens, coaches, youth leaders and community members. Your responses will help us better understand the challenges facing rural communities and identify ideas that are making a difference. This poll is informal and intended to gather community perspectives for our reporting.
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.
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…
Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sheryl Smedley stepped down July 31 after 17 years of leading tourism, business outreach and community partnerships.
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The CITI Center in Selma has partnered with the Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship for what is hoped to be an impact on the city's small businesses.
POINT CLEAR, Ala. — The beloved Sister Schubert sausage wrap rolls are making a triumphal return to Alabama grocery stores soon.
A $250 million project to convert the No. 16 machine at International Paper's Riverdale mill in Selma from uncoated freesheet to containerboard has been completed.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Eight Alabama public high schools ranked among the top 5% nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Distinguished Young Women scholarship competition for Dallas County will be held on Saturday at Selma High School.
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Alabama State School Superintendent Eric Mackey said Thursday three school districts under state intervention were showing improvements, including two in the Black Belt.
POINT CLEAR, Ala. — The beloved Sister Schubert sausage wrap rolls are making a triumphal return to Alabama grocery stores soon.
International fashion label Ralph Lauren has launched a collaboration with Gee’s Bend quilters from Wilcox County.
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The Selma Art Guild held a reception Sunday for the featured artists of the month for August and September, John and Susan Besser of Franklin, Tenn.
With hunting season approaching, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) encourages new hunters to complete their hunter education requirement early. Demand for courses increases prior to and during hunting season, so participants interested in attending an in-pe…
GREENSBORO, Ala. (Aug. 4, 2026) — The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) has named the 6th Annual Alabama Black Belt Birding Festival as the first official “Black Belt Signature Event,” recognizing the festival’s role in promoting tourism, conservation, education, and economi…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (July 20, 2026) – A 67-pound catfish caught by hand proved to be the catch of a lifetime for 33-year-old angler Emily Horst, whose unforgettable Black Belt fishing adventure earned the top honor in the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association's inaugural Big Catfish Contest.
We marked the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act last week. But there’s little left to celebrate.
When Dee McDonald renewed her family’s benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) last fall, she had no reason to think the process would leave her choosing between paying the rent and feeding the three grandsons she is raising.
The Black Belt News Network is working on a story examining what teens do after school in rural Alabama and whether communities have enough activities, sports, jobs, mentoring programs and safe places to keep young people engaged. We want to hear from parents, grandparents, educators, teens,…
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…
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
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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
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