When eighth grader Blair Carmichael McAdams begins high school this fall, she won’t be heading down the familiar halls of Demopolis High School like many of her classmates.
Cindy Fisher
Publisher
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WASHINGTON — Alabama farming leaders are praising the new Farm Bill, which the U.S. House Agriculture Committee will begin considering this week.
The historic Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church will temporarily reopen during the upcoming Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee commemorating the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday. The …
The Demopolis City Council approved annexing more than 100 acres in Hale County near Gallion at the intersection of U.S. Highways 69 and 80.
The Demopolis City Council unanimously voted to give $150,000 to the Demopolis City School athletic department.
Selma’s Joanne Bland, 72, who grew up in GWC Homes and founded Foot Soldiers Park as a legacy to tell the stories of those like her who fought for equal rights in the 1960s, died on Thursday a…
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
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…
The Selma community will celebrate the life of Selma community leader Mark Myles at a funera…
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
Johnny Moss III was sworn in as the new mayor of Selma in a ceremony on Monday, announcing that “the rebuilding of Selma begins today.” Read moreSelma swears in new Mayor Johnny Moss III, council members during ceremony Monday
