The funeral for Selma fire captain who passed away while on duty last week will be Sunday.
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The funeral for Selma fire captain who passed away while on duty last week will be Sunday.
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The Selma City Council recognized Troy Anderson and James Murphy for being named battalion chiefs at their Nov. 10 meeting.
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A man is wanted by Lowndes County authorities for alleged armed robbery in Fort Deposit on Nov. 4.
The Montgomery Ballet is set to kick off its 2026 production of The Nutcracker and is celebrating its first full Nutcracker season from its new location at 104 Coliseum Boulevard, including an expansion of educational programming.
A victim who died in a traffic accident in Calera was identified as a woman from Demopolis.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama parents, teachers and school leaders agree that technology has a place in classrooms, but students need more time with books and less time looking at screens, accord…
Organizers of the STEAM Fly-in & Drive-in are asking for volunteers for the upcoming event at Craig Field in Selma.
Deer Run Road in Dixon Mills will close on Nov. 16 as new northbound and southbound lanes of the Dixon Mills bypass will be built as part of the West Alabama Highway project.
Investigators are asking for help in finding a resolution in the case of a 17-year-old girl from Selma who vanished 16 years ago.
The Selma High School football team got their playoff run off to a tremendous start, delivering a dominant performance against Carroll High in Ozark and securing an impressive 48-8 victory in …
The Selma High School Saints put on an offensive show against Keith, delivering an impressive performance on both sides of the ball to secure a commanding 64-24 victory.
In the final regular season week for high school football in 2026, here are the week 11 scores for teams in the Black Belt.
The Alabama Department of Commerce and partners met in Selma this week for a Rural Summit to provide business ideas to rural retailers around Alabama.
The upcoming All the Hats Conference hosted at Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) on Nov. 10 will provide networking and education for small business owners and nonprofit leaders.
US Rep. Terri Sewell made two funding announcements in Selma-Dallas County last week that included $1.6 million for improvements along Alabama Avenue and $250,000 for the Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority.
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What began as a locally owned car wash in Selma has grown into a multi-location business across Alabama, and its leaders say community support has been the key to that success.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama parents, teachers and school leaders agree that technology has a place in classrooms, but students need more time with books and less time looking at screens, according to early results from a survey shared Tuesday with the Governor’s Commission on Screen Time.
Gov. Kay Ivey returned to Demopolis Thursday to see the progress of a school she envisioned for rural Alabama students to find out that its academic building will bear her name.
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The state has allocated another $5 million to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis for capital expenses.
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Black Belt News Network's Todd Prater talks about his interview with country music star Porter Martin, who is a Demopolis native. Martin played songs for Prater that will be shared in a future full video interview on BBNN.
WASHINGTON (AP) — People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
The grounds of VanCleave Hall in Marion came alive with the spirit of fall as approximately 200 people gathered for the first Great Pumpkin Festival, a free community event sponsored by VanCleave Hall in partnership with Horseshoe Farm Community Garden.
Cornwallis 1828 is slated to kick off its Fourth Annual Doe Rodeo on Nov. 27 where hunters landowners, businesses, and Alabama communities will gather to help feed families in need.
Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Marketing Director Candace Johnson was one of 40 to be selected for the 2026-27 class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Dr. Ruby L. Perry, retired Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University, was elected today to chair the Alabama Environmental Management Commission (AEMC).
The hardest three words to say in a column are “I don’t know.”
Domestic Violence Awareness month is a time when SABRA once had activities happening regularly.We will be there again, but this year, we are rebuilding and focusing on being well positioned to serve people in the poorest parts of Alabama - places long forgotten and unseen by those who could …
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?
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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Todd and Cindy give a wrapup of Black Belt results from the Nov. 3 General Election in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast. Read moreWatch: Election Day 2026 wrap up
Sheyann Webb-Christburg was 8 when she was part of the crowd of civil rights marchers attacked on Bloody Sunday in Selma months before President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. Read moreBlack voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories
Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville declared victory Tuesday in the race for Alabama governor, but Democrat Doug Jones did not concede in what appeared to be the closest gubernatorial contest in Alabama in 24 years. Read moreTommy Tuberville wins Alabama governor’s race; Doug Jones does not concede
Katherine Robertson won the race for Alabama attorney general early Wednesday morning, becoming the first woman to hold the office in state history. Read moreSelma native Katherine Robertson wins race for Alabama attorney general
Dallas County has a new sheriff. Read moreDallas County elects first Black sheriff
Congresswoman Terri Sewell won reelection for District 7 in the Tuesday General Election. Read moreSewell wins reelection for US House of Representatives District 7
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Montgomery, won reelection Tuesday to Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, defeating Alabama Rep. Rhett Marques, R-Enterprise and overcoming a legislative gerrymander meant to favor a Republican candidate. Read moreShomari Figures wins re-election in AL-02, overcoming Republican gerrymander
Here’s a rundown of Nov. 3 General Election local results in Black Belt counties covered by the Black Belt News Network, according to the Alabama Secretary of State’s website. Read moreBlack Belt election results in Tuesday's General Election
Black Belt News Network is sharing live Associated Press election results for the 2026 Alabama general election on Nov. 3 as part of the AP Fund for Journalism’s 2026 Elections Program. Read moreLive AP Election Results on Black Belt News Network
Todd and Cindy talk about the General Election on Nov. 3, instructing residents to get sample ballots ahead of Tuesday to prepare for the election . Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read moreWatch: General Election is Tuesday
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