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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Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) has released a statement in the wake of the Alabama Legislature setting new primary election dates that she said "erases" black representation.
A man is facing an assault charge after he allegedly attacked and injured an off-duty police officer during an incident at a Walmart in Montgomery.
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 i…
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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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…
In Loving Memory of Sam Omar
Demopolis High School is closing early on Friday for the funeral of junior Hunter Bowen Howe…
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
