Primary elections in Alabama are coming up May 19.
Brad Fisher
Associate Publisher
Featured News
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 60-year-old woman from Reform.
The Alabama House of Representatives Wednesday passed a bill that would change the date of primary elections in four congressional districts should the federal courts allow the state to use an…
The Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church in Selma will host a National Day of Prayer and Call to Action Rally on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
The first annual Big Daddy Lawler Memorial Crappie Tournament at Miller’s Ferry Marina drew only seven anglers on May 6, but those who launched at 6 a.m. made the most of a day that began with…
Todd Prater
Reporter
After decades of limited progress, a full restoration of the old Marengo County Courthouse in Linden is underway to turn the historic structure into a venue for community events. Led by the Li…
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…
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
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
