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A 62-year-old woman from Eutaw died in a single-vehicle accident that took place on Interstate 59 on Saturday morning.Â
Gov. Kay Ivey welcomed members of the Wilcox Historical Society to the Alabama Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday for a special visit celebrating the restoration of the historic Wilcox Female Institute in her hometown of Camden.
The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last week for The Evening Clinics, founded by former Selma doctor Olusunmisola Oyesiku.
Cindy Fisher
Publisher
Veterans riding with the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars made Selma one of their key stops Friday as part of a three-day mission to carry the Star Spangled Banner and the POW/…
Todd Prater
Reporter
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a round of $25 million in grants, a number of which are rural hospitals serving the Black Belt area.Â
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Sample ballots for the Nov. 3 general election are now available at the Alabama Secretary of State website.
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Selma’s former interim fire chief is on his way to prison after losing an appeal on a fatal hit-and-run conviction, AL.com has reported.
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It's week five for high school football in the Black Belt.
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There was plenty of fur and twisted metal littering the grass at Woody Clements Field Friday night after the Demopolis Tigers defeated the Holt Ironmen in a bruising game.
Brad Fisher
Associate Publisher
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The Selma Saints battled Sipsey Valley in a hard-fought matchup, coming from behind in the fourth quarter to secure a 20–14 victory.
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The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last week for The Evening Clinics, founded by former Selma doctor Olusunmisola Oyesiku.
Cindy Fisher
Publisher
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The historic St. James Hotel in downtown Selma reopened on Sept. 24 after being closed for over a year.
The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs as lawmakers used what was expected to be their final day in Washington before the midterm elections to address a growing voter concern.
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Gaddy Electric & Plumbing Co in Demopolis has sold to a firm in Utah.
The Dallas-Wilcox Counties Chapter of the University of Alabama National Alumni Association has established two endowed scholarships honoring Black Belt families and supporting future UA students.
The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs as lawmakers used what was expected to be their final day in Washington before the midterm elections to address a growing voter concern.
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Nearly two years after Congresswoman Terri Sewell presented a $750,000 check to support the project, work has begun at historic Foster’s Hall at Selma University.
Perennial Restaurant in Montgomery was named to The New York Times Restaurant List 2026 that recognized 50 "standout" eateries throughout the U.S.Â
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In late September and early October, hummingbirds are expected to migrate through Alabama. Allyson Shabel, an Alabama Extension urban home horticulture regional agent at Alabama A&M University, offers tips for helping hummingbirds during their migration season.
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Service is at the heart of the Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Through a network of Extension agents and trained volunteers, the program is an active partner across Alabama — devoting time and expertise to improving communities and helping resid…
A deer management and herd health seminar will be held by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCN) in Livingston on Sept. 8.Â
With dove season opening Sept. 5, and deer bow season opening Oct. 15, hunters need to know about some changes to the way they purchase hunting licenses online.Â
Todd Prater
Reporter
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Graduate students from across the U.S. visited farms and research stations in Alabama and Mississippi this summer during the 2026 Graduate Student Crops Tours. As part of the tours, students learned about farming practices and various crops grown across the region.
Opinion
Across Selma, uncollected garbage is becoming more than an inconvenience.
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I’ve heard the same thing, over and over, for as many years as I’ve lived here. At some point during a discussion about K-12 education in Alabama, someone will say something complimentary about a school’s performance, and someone else will feel moved to chime in: “Yeah, they’re doing well. F…
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So if your commute just got a little longer in the past couple of weeks don’t be surprised, as buses and carpools are back on the road to carry students back for another year of school.
Obituaries
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The father of Selma Mayor Johnny Moss III has passed away.
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Lannie’s Bar-B-Que in Selma has announced the passing of owner Lula Hatcher.
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Funeral arrangements have been announced for civil rights leader Jo Ann Bland, who passed aw…
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Those who knew and loved civil rights leader Jo Ann Bland of Selma have been sharing outpour…
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Sample ballots for the Nov. 3 general election are now available at the Alabama Secretary of State website. Read moreWatch: Sample ballots now available for general election
Sample ballots for the Nov. 3 general election are now available at the Alabama Secretary of State website. Read moreSample ballots now available for Nov. 3 general election
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Perry County voters going to the polls on Nov. 3 will see Donald Bennett Sr. as the Democratic option for the District 1 County Commission seat – not longtime incumbent Albert Turner Jr. Read moreWatch: Perry County ballot on Nov. 3 may surprise you
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Perry County voters going to the polls on Nov. 3 will see Donald Bennett Sr. as the Democratic option for the District 1 County Commission seat – not longtime incumbent Albert Turner Jr. Read morePerry County ballot has Bennett's name as Democratic nominee for District 1 Commission
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Albert Turner Jr. suffered another setback in his attempt to place his name on the ballot to keep his seat on the Perry County Commission.  Read moreMontgomery judge denies Turner’s injunction in Perry County Commission ballot dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protesters are rallying Friday on the National Mall in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm elections, following a wave of changes to voting laws and redistricting that civil rights groups have condemned as detrimental to Black Americans. Read moreCivil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections
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The Alabama Democratic Executive Committee has overturned the Perry County Commission District 1 seat in a hearing Friday, putting incumbent Albert Turner Jr. in as the winner instead of challenger Donald Bennett. Read moreAlabama Democratic Party committee overturns Perry County District 1 result naming Turner winner
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The Alabama Democratic Party has set a contest hearing for Friday to again discuss the Perry County Commission District 1 primary election results. Read moreAlabama Democratic Party to hold another hearing Friday about Perry County Commission District 1 seat
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures and State Rep. Rhett Marques are in a statistical tie in the race for Alabama’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District, according to new polling from the House Democratic campaign arm. Read moreNew Democratic poll shows Figures and Marques in dead heat for AL-2 seat
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Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures will face a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump in his fight for reelection to an Alabama congressional seat the GOP redrew as part of a larger effort to help the party keep control of the U.S. House. Read moreWatch: Alabama primary election results
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