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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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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The state of Alabama executed Jeffery Lee, 49, Thursday for the murders of Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson during a pawn shop robbery in Orrville in 1998.
Selma’s former interim fire chief has sued the city for overtime pay days before he begins serving a prison sentence for an unrelated incident.
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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.
A Dallas County jury has returned a $1 million verdict in favor of a woman and her two daughters from Mississippi in their lawsuit against Progressive Insurance after a crash in 2021.Â
Robertson Banking Company in Demopolis is among other finalists for the 2026 Alabama Small Business Awards.Â
A deputy who had worked for the Pickens County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) was recently arrested and charged with alleged voyeurism and electronic stalking.Â
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…
A historic Wilcox County church that became the center of Dr. Rosa J. Young’s Lutheran ministry across Alabama’s Black Belt will commemorate its 110th anniversary with a memorial service Sunda…
The Selma Saints battled Sipsey Valley in a hard-fought matchup, coming from behind in the fourth quarter to secure a 20–14 victory.
It's week 4 for high school football in the Black Belt.
The Northside High School Rams lived up to their name as they rammed the ball down the throat of the Demopolis High School Tigers in a special Thursday night game at Demopolis Sept. 10.
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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.
Gaddy Electric & Plumbing Co in Demopolis has sold to a firm in Utah.
A grand opening and ribbon cutting was held for the new Smokin Gun Cafe located on Water Avenue in Selma.Â
Gaddy Electric & Plumbing Co in Demopolis has sold to a firm in Utah.
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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.
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.
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.
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…
POINT CLEAR, Ala. — The beloved Sister Schubert sausage wrap rolls are making a triumphal return to Alabama grocery stores soon.
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
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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.
Across Selma, uncollected garbage is becoming more than an inconvenience.
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…
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.
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…
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 moreSample ballots now available for Nov. 3 general election
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 moreNovember matchup set for Alabama US House district Republicans redrew in effort to keep majority
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