The McRae Learning Center will honor seven national and local advocates of early childhood learning at a celebratory luncheon at Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) on Aug. 22.
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The Demopolis City Council has agreed to support a three-county Major Crimes Task Force that was formed in November.
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Three have been arrested, including a former employee with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, following a raid where deputies seized guns and drugs.
Selma Mayor Johnny Moss III plans to reorganize city departments.
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.
Cedrick Simmons, a Selma football standout, has switched his commitment from playing for Auburn to playing for Alabama.
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The athletic fields at Demopolis High School will be getting $1.6 million in new lights in the next year.
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Cedrick Simmons, a Selma football standout, has committed to play for Auburn University.
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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…
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
The Selma City Council has instructed the mayor to call a special election to fill the vacant Ward 1 council seat. Read moreSelma City Council passes on appointing Ward 1 member, instructs mayor to host special election
The Selma City Council is figuring out how to replace a city councilperson and a police chief. Read moreSelma City Council works on replacing Ward 1 councilman and police chief
The Perry County Democratic Executive Committee Chairman has broken the tie for the District 1 commission seat and named Donald Bennett the winner. Read morePerry County official breaks District 1 tie and names Bennett the winner; Turner argues process not valid
Leaders of Jackson Hospital has asked Montgomery county and city officials to consider passing a new ad valorem tax to help the hospital stay open even. Read moreWatch: Jackson Hospital wants ad valorem tax
After an all-day recount of ballots to determine the winner of the Perry County Commission District 1 seat at the Perry County Courthouse on July 9, the result ended in a tie. Read moreWatch: Perry County recount ends in a tie
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit claiming that Tommy Tuberville does not meet the constitutional requirements to be Alabama’s next governor. Read moreJudge dismisses case challenging Tuberville’s residency
