Robert Bryan Jones was sworn in as the new circuit judge for the 4th judicial circuit on Feb. 28, replacing retiring Judge Collins Pettaway Jr.
Todd Prater
Reporter
The deadline for Rep. Terri Sewell's (AL-07) 2026 Congressional Art Competition for students in the 7th District has been extended to March 30.
A Montgomery man was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole after being convicted of attempted murder during an incident in 2022 and for possession of a firearm as a felon.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Lawmakers return this week with a slate of education bills poised for committee action, ranging from school prayer and Ten Commandments displays to changes in school grading…
For the fourteenth year in a row, Alabama’s Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI) program has been committed to protecting patients from adverse healthcare events, while promoting safety, qua…
Fourth judicial circuit judge Collins Pettaway Jr. has retired after 13 years on the bench and 40 years in law.
The Demopolis City Council unanimously voted to give $150,000 to the Demopolis City School athletic department.
Brad Fisher
Associate Publisher
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.
Obituaries
Those who knew and loved civil rights leader Joanne 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…
“I don't know if anyone has any ill feelings toward the young man that shot Mark. Don't. For…
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
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
