One of the men who helped establish Demopolis' Christmas on the River celebration in 1972 will return to the spotlight this year as the event's Grand Marshal.
Selma Fire Department named new fire battalion chiefs and mourned the loss of a longtime teammate who passed away while on duty.
Almost $246 million has flowed into the Black Belt to improve municipal drinking water and waste water systems since 2021, according to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
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. Starting at 8 a.m…
The federal government has approved Opportunity Zones to attract investment in 141 places in Alabama, including several in the Black Belt.
The Selma Saints saw their playoff run come to an end after a tough battle against Vigor in the second round of the playoffs, falling 57–22.
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.
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…
Counties across the Black Belt held swearing in ceremonies this week to initiate the new commissioners elected in the Nov. 3 General Election. Read moreWatch: Black Belt counties swear in commissioners this week
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
