Selma’s city attorney will work with the owner of the St. James Hotel to settle a tax issue that has stalled the hotel’s sale and eventual reopening, Selma Mayor Johnny Moss III said April 27.…
Selma High School has grabbed two winning coaches from nearby Black Belt schools to head up the Saints football and basketball programs. During a press conference on Monday, Selma Athletic dir…
Almost 100 people gathered in downtown Demopolis on April 30 to get more information about a proposed data center in Marengo County. Black Belt Women Rising hosted a town meeting at the Hangou…
A standing-room-only crowd filled the Lowndes County Commission chamber on April 28 as residents delivered hours of testimony opposing a proposed billion‑dollar data center. The 800-acre site …
Thomasville police officer Dallas Hinton was among other fallen policemen to be honored during a memorial ceremony held at the Alabama State Capitol by the Alabama Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).
Selma High School has grabbed two winning coaches from nearby Black Belt schools to head up the Saints football and basketball programs. During a press conference on Monday, Selma Athletic dir…
Former Selma High School (SHS) Coach Willie Maxey was recently honored alongside two student athletes by the Selma City Schools District on Tuesday.
Morgan Academy’s girls tennis team won the AISA State Championship at the tournament in Montgomery on Tuesday.
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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…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In addition to selecting nominees for the general election, Alabama primary voters on May 19 will have the opportunity to weigh in on two proposed amendments to the state’s constitution. Read moreVoters to decide on two constitutional amendments during May 19 primary
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
