Organizers of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee say they will increase security at future events following two shootings last weekend during the city’s largest annual gathering.
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Organizers of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee say they will increase security at future events following two shootings last weekend during the city’s largest annual gathering.
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The Selma Area Food Bank (SAFB) will receive a 30,000 pound donation of food from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be separated and boxed on the America250 Alabama JustServe Service Day.
Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) is sponsoring a bill that he says will help retain researchers at universities by allowing the sharing of intellectual property that professors can "personally benefit" from.
The Mobile District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced on Thursday that they have completed two recovery projects for a FEMA building in Selma that was damaged by an EF-2 tornado in 2023.
An additional defendant from Montgomery faces sentencing for his role in a mail and bank fraud, said a statement from U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson.
WASHINGTON — Alabama’s U.S. senators were on opposite sides of a vote Thursday to pass bipartisan housing legislation aimed at increasing the housing supply and cutting regulations.
A new trial date has been set for William Chase Johnson, the man accused of the 2019 murder of Lowndes County Sheriff John "Big John" Williams.
Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) recently released a video in which she said that she met with UAB officials to voice her concerns about a restructuring that could potentially impact the medical resi…
Hopes of revitalizing the Dallas Academy property in Selma’s historic district have been revived.
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The Demopolis City Council unanimously voted to give $150,000 to the Demopolis City School athletic department.
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High school sports is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure.
High school sports is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure.
Independent pharmacy Whitaker Drugs is the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce's (WACC) March Business of the Month.
Communities Unlimited (CU), a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has extended its lending program to businesses in the Black Belt who need financing.
Clay Seafood officially opened its doors in a spot on Citizens Parkway on Monday, March 2, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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A new restaurant opened in Selma - Clay Seafood on Citizens Parkway next to the Marathon. Todd and Cindy talk about the new restaurant in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.
Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) is sponsoring a bill that he says will help retain researchers at universities by allowing the sharing of intellectual property that professors can "personally benefit" from.
Selma University is among 20 other institutions that was awarded an AT&T Connected Learning Center.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms advanced Wednesday without debate in the Alabama House Education Policy committee.
April McCartney, Selma Art Guild Artist of the Month for February and March, said she was “excited” to have a show of her weaved baskets at the SAG Gallery on Sunday, Feb. 22.
Friends of the Vaughan-Smitherman Museum will welcome guests Thursday for their “Bubbles and Blues” fundraiser.
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The Selma Art Guild is hosting a reception for a basket weaver artist on Feb. 22.
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PELHAM, Ala. (March 3, 2026) – The outdoors is calling — and Alabama’s next generation of explorers is invited to answer.
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation honoring the Annual Doe Rodeo in Braggs, said an announcement by the nonprofit Cornwallis 1828 on Monday.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 19, 2026) – Bubba Williams and his 6-year-old son, Cason, frequently make the trip from Bay Minette to Alabama’s famed Black Belt in pursuit of deer season memories.
For decades, Southern states have chronically ranked at the bottom of the Nation when it comes to academic achievement.
I recently qualified to run for Alabama State Senate District 24 and became the presumptive Republican nominee. Like many of you, I stepped forward because I believe our district deserves bold, principled, and accountable conservative leadership. I was prepared to carry that message into the…
Funeral arrangements have been announced for civil rights leader Joanne Bland, who passed aw…
Those who knew and loved civil rights leader Joanne Bland of Selma have been sharing outpour…
Demopolis High School is closing early on Friday for the funeral of junior Hunter Bowen Howe…
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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
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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
Councilman Michael Johnson was elected the Selma City Council’s new president pro tem Nov. 3. Read moreMichael Johnson named Selma City Council president pro tem
The Demopolis Mayor and City Council were sworn into office in a ceremony on Monday at Rooster Hall. Read moreDemopolis swears in mayor, council that includes three newcomers
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