Top headlines: Election Day 2026 wrapup, Dallas Academy's new owner, rural commerce meeting, Demopolis gets a new librarian, Demopolis native turns country music star and more!
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham, plans to refile a bill to restore major provisions of the Voting Rights Act gutted by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Selma Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at the Sunoco Gas Station on the bypass Monday morning.
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Four people have been arrested on charges related to trafficking minors after Clarke County authorities conducted a sting operation.
The City of Demopolis will hold its Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday at 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The federal government has approved Opportunity Zones to attract investment in 141 places in Alabama, including several in the Black Belt News Network coverage area.
The Selma High School football team got their playoff run off to a tremendous start, delivering a dominant performance against Carroll High in Ozark and securing an impressive 48-8 victory in …
The Selma High School Saints put on an offensive show against Keith, delivering an impressive performance on both sides of the ball to secure a commanding 64-24 victory.
In the final regular season week for high school football in 2026, here are the week 11 scores for teams in the Black Belt.
Obituaries
We Honor the Life and Legacy of James Edward Ware - Selma, Alabama, an exemplary Public Serv…
The father of Selma Mayor Johnny Moss III has passed away.
Lannie’s Bar-B-Que in Selma has announced the passing of owner Lula Hatcher.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for civil rights leader Jo Ann Bland, who passed aw…
Todd and Cindy give a wrapup of Black Belt results from the Nov. 3 General Election in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast. Read moreWatch: Election Day 2026 wrap up
Sheyann Webb-Christburg was 8 when she was part of the crowd of civil rights marchers attacked on Bloody Sunday in Selma months before President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. Read moreBlack voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories
Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville declared victory Tuesday in the race for Alabama governor, but Democrat Doug Jones did not concede in what appeared to be the closest gubernatorial contest in Alabama in 24 years. Read moreTommy Tuberville wins Alabama governor’s race; Doug Jones does not concede
Katherine Robertson won the race for Alabama attorney general early Wednesday morning, becoming the first woman to hold the office in state history. Read moreSelma native Katherine Robertson wins race for Alabama attorney general
Dallas County has a new sheriff. Read moreDallas County elects first Black sheriff
Congresswoman Terri Sewell won reelection for District 7 in the Tuesday General Election. Read moreSewell wins reelection for US House of Representatives District 7
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Montgomery, won reelection Tuesday to Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, defeating Alabama Rep. Rhett Marques, R-Enterprise and overcoming a legislative gerrymander meant to favor a Republican candidate. Read moreShomari Figures wins re-election in AL-02, overcoming Republican gerrymander
Here’s a rundown of Nov. 3 General Election local results in Black Belt counties covered by the Black Belt News Network, according to the Alabama Secretary of State’s website. Read moreBlack Belt election results in Tuesday's General Election
Black Belt News Network is sharing live Associated Press election results for the 2026 Alabama general election on Nov. 3 as part of the AP Fund for Journalism’s 2026 Elections Program. Read moreLive AP Election Results on Black Belt News Network
Todd and Cindy talk about the General Election on Nov. 3, instructing residents to get sample ballots ahead of Tuesday to prepare for the election . Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read moreWatch: General Election is Tuesday
