U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones won the Republican and Democratic nominations for governor on Tuesday, setting up a rematch of their Senate battle in 2020.
Several shootings in Selma over the weekend left a man dead and others injured, prompting an investigation by police.Â
A two-vehicle wreck that reportedly involved a commercial vehicle caused a lane closure on I-59 in Greene County.Â
Montgomery Fire & Rescue (MFR) District Chief Craig Flynn marked 40 years with the department on Saturday, May 16.Â
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled parole and pardon hearings for May 19-21.
The Marion City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.Â
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.
Todd Prater
Reporter
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.
Todd Prater
Reporter
Obituaries
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…
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones won the Republican and Democratic nominations for governor on Tuesday, setting up a rematch of their Senate battle in 2020. Read moreDoug Jones, Tommy Tuberville win gubernatorial nominations, setting up 2020 rematch
Here’s a rundown of local election results in Black Belt counties covered by the Black Belt News Network, according to the Alabama Secretary of State’s website. Read moreBlack Belt results in the May 19 primary
Voters across Alabama go to the polls Tuesday to select party nominees for the 2026 midterm elections in over 160 federal, state and local primary elections. Read moreAlabama state primary elections 2026: A voter guide to the races
At least two protests are planned for Saturday - including one in Selma - in response to efforts by the state to revert to congressional maps previously ruled racially discriminatory. Read moreProtests planned in Selma, Montgomery over U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing Alabama redistricting
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday overturned a 2023 ruling blocking use of a congressional map the courts ruled as racially discriminatory, which could open the way for Alabama to use new district lines this year. Read moreUS Supreme Court overturns 2023 Alabama map ruling, clearing the way for redistricting
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
