Dallas County High School hosted a drawing contest in recognition of Hispanic Awareness Month.
Cindy Fisher
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Dallas County High School hosted a drawing contest in recognition of Hispanic Awareness Month.
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Though they weren't the winners, a team from R.B. Hudson STEAM Academy in Selma was recognized for their submission after Rep. Terri Sewell announced the winners of her 2025 Congressional App Challenge.Â
Students from Montgomery Public Schools, Selma City Schools and Autauga County Schools came together last week for the 5th Annual Hyundai Initiative for Robotics Excellence (HIRE) School Robotics Tournament at the HMMA Training Center.Â
Selma City Schools (SCS) recognized two nationally certified teachers during National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Week.Â
Multiple schools in the Black Belt are among a list of 500 to be designated Semiquincentennial schools by the USA Alabama Semiquincentennial Commission and American Village.Â
Selma City Schools (SCS) will resume all classes on Tuesday morning following widespread closures on Monday due to inclement winter weather.Â
Schools in the Selma district will close on Monday, Jan. 26 due to the potential threat of inclement weather.Â
The Black Belt News Network's first journalism class at Keith High School is working on a story featuring Dallas County Sheriff Deputy Demarcus Weems and how he does a cheer with the cheerleaders at games and parades to connect with the community. Cindy talks about how Sheriff Mike Granthum …
An Alabama House committee Wednesday passed a bill that would implement screen time limits for children under the age of five in licensed child care facilities.
The Selma City Schools District will host a meeting on Feb. 24 to discuss combining Clark and Payne elementary schools, as well as opening the new School of Discovery.Â
Last week Governor Kay Ivey signed an executive order for Alabama to participate in the new Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, also known as the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit.
The Black Belt News Network has started its first Black Belt Media Lab Teen Initiative in partnership with a new journalism class at Keith High School. Publisher Cindy Fisher meets with the class of 25 and teacher Kiesela Foster once a week to help them produce their first newspaper called t…
The Demopolis City Schools district is moving forward with $1 million in unexpected renovations needed at US Jones Elementary School.
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University Charter School (UCS) in Livingston is partnering with Black Belt Regional Child Advocacy Center (BBRCAC) for a Parent Connect meeting on Jan. 22.Â
Demopolis City Schools has a new sports leadership team as the school board on Thursday hired a new athletic director and head football coach.
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The Alabama College Community System (ACCS) experienced a "record" level of dual enrollments during the 2024-2025 academic year, said a report on Monday.Â
The Black Belt News Network is proud to present Teacher Feature, a storytelling series that highlights the extraordinary work of teachers and educators across the Black Belt. Each week, we shine a light on an outstanding educator who has been…
All schools in Dallas County will dismiss early today ahead of potentially severe weather events.Â
The Selma City Schools (SCS) district honored its Teachers of the Year during an event at MK 87 on Tuesday.Â
An Alabama lawmaker has pre-filed a bill for the 2026 legislative session that would limit screen time for children.
One of the top headlines of 2025 was the groundbreaking to signal construction starting on the new Alabama Healthcare Sciences High School in Demopolis. Black Belt News Network was there and here's a wrapup of its significance in 2025 and wha…
The Senator chair for Alabama’s education budget committee is working on drafting a bill that could change how some higher education institutions are funded.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Applications for Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings account program will open Jan. 2 for new families who want to participate in the 2026–27 school year, state officials announced. Families already using CHOOSE Act fund…
The co-founder of the Ola Mae Simpson Memorial Scholarship in Selma is the newest graduate of Auburn University (AU).Â
The Camden-based BAMA Kids, Inc. recently shared an update about the impact of its program on students in Wilcox County.Â
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO NOON CST SATURDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 expected in the north to 10 to 15 in the southeast. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 above possible in the north to 5 to 10 in the southeast. * WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Friday Night to Saturday morning. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211connectsalabama.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO NOON CST SATURDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 expected in the north to 10 to 15 in the southeast. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 above possible in the north to 5 to 10 in the southeast. * WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Friday Night to Saturday morning. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211connectsalabama.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
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