Ryan J. Corrigan has resigned as executive director of the Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority, less than a year after taking over.
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Ryan J. Corrigan has resigned as executive director of the Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority, less than a year after taking over.
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The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has announced the winners of its 2026 Montgomery Public Schools Legacy Scholarship.
A man from Grove Hill has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm after a high-speed chase incident in 2024.
Police have arrested the suspect of a shooting that took place last month in which one person died and another was injured in Montgomery.
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled parole and pardon hearings for April 12-13.
The Bell family was highlighted by Gov. Kay Ivey after one of their children attending Oaks Classical Cottage School in Montgomery qualified for the CHOOSE Act.
Montgomery now has a new city flag that was approved by the city council, though concerns were raised by one member about what it will cost.
The City of Montgomery released an update on Friday stating that the Wares Ferry Road Bridge Replacement project is moving forward.
Communities in the Black Belt are among others to receive funding from the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Annual Grant Program.
Dallas and Wilcox County students were the focus Monday night as the Dallas-Wilcox Bama Club awarded more than $75,000 in scholarships during its annual banquet.
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Selma High School has grabbed two winning coaches from nearby Black Belt schools to head up the Saints football and basketball programs. During a press conference on Monday, Selma Athletic dir…
Selma High School has grabbed two winning coaches from nearby Black Belt schools to head up the Saints football and basketball programs.
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Community Neighbor Bank in Camden is the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce's (WACC) Business of the Month for the month of May.
Data center proposals are surfacing across the Black Belt, from Lowndes County to Hale and Marengo counties, and the debate has quickly become one of the most divisive local issues in years.
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Data center proposals are surfacing across the Black Belt, from Lowndes County to Hale and Marengo counties, and the debate has quickly become one of the most divisive local issues in years.
Developer Pride Forney has bought the former Uniontown United Methodist Church to turn into an arts and performance venue. Learn more about events coming up at the venue and plans in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has announced the winners of its 2026 Montgomery Public Schools Legacy Scholarship.
The Bell family was highlighted by Gov. Kay Ivey after one of their children attending Oaks Classical Cottage School in Montgomery qualified for the CHOOSE Act.
Selma City Schools will dismiss all of the schools in the district early today due to the potential of storms to hit the area.
The Selma Walking Club hosted its Mental Health & Lupus Awareness Walk in partnership with 100 Miles Alabama on May 2.
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ArtsRevive in Selma has been awarded a $66,000 Creative Places Arts Facilities grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to support renovations across several of its downtown properties.
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The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is bringing an arts education program to Selma this summer, offering a free weeklong theater camp for local students at the historic Walton Theater.
The first annual Big Daddy Lawler Memorial Crappie Tournament at Miller’s Ferry Marina drew only seven anglers on May 6, but those who launched at 6 a.m. made the most of a day that began with rain and ended in sunshine.
GREENSBORO, Ala. (May 6, 2026) — The sixth annual BLACK BELT BIRDING FESTIVAL will take place July 31 through August 2, 2026. Highlighting the birds, history and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the festival brings together the joy of birding with the benefits of ecotourism to a regi…
The first annual Big Daddy Lawler Memorial Crappie Tournament at Miller’s Ferry Marina drew only seven anglers on May 6, but those who launched at 6 a.m. made the most of a day that began with rain and ended in sunshine.
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This May, Breakthrough Charter School marks its first graduating class—built by educators, chosen by families, and now sending graduates into the world.
We often talk about legacy communities with reverence. We name the history. We honor the sacrifice. We preserve the story. But reverence without reinvestment is not enough.
There’s a hard truth in our communities—especially across Alabama’s Black Belt: a lot of people believe in faith, family, personal responsibility, and fairness… but far too many stay quiet.
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…
Demopolis High School is closing early on Friday for the funeral of junior Hunter Bowen Howe…
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Primary elections in Alabama are coming up May 19. May 12 is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot to mail, May 14 is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person and May 18 is the last day to hand-deliver an absentee ballot. All absentee ballots must be received by May 19. … Read moreWatch: Primary ballots for Black Belt voters
Primary elections in Alabama are coming up May 19. Read morePrimary elections set for May 19; links to sample ballots below
The Alabama Legislature will begin a special session Monday afternoon that could lead to new congressional and legislative maps — if the U.S. Supreme Court allows it. Read moreAlabama Legislature to begin special session with redistricting possible
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In addition to selecting nominees for the general election, Alabama primary voters on May 19 will have the opportunity to weigh in on two proposed amendments to the state’s constitution. Read moreVoters to decide on two constitutional amendments during May 19 primary
The Coalition of Concerned Families in Selma held a Candidates’ Forum on April 2 for the 2026 Sheriff of Dallas County election. Read moreDallas County sheriff candidates outline platforms at CCF forum
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