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.
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.
The Zeta Delta Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. hosted a Pass the Torch Ceremony honoring two wives of Selma’s elected leaders on Nov. 15.
The City of Selma honored outgoing Mayor James Perkins Jr. in a “A Historic Legacy of Service” ceremony on Wednesday with employees, council members, family and friends highlighting the legacy he leaves after 13 years in office.
Todd and Cindy talk about the runoff election results in Black Belt cities on Tuesday in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast. They talk about results in Selma, Marion, Uniontown, Demopolis and Linden.
The Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee will hold a forum and debate for council, mayor and school district candidates in the 2025 municipal runoff election on Sept. 17.
City governments met this week to certify the Aug. 26 municipal elections. City Clerks throughout the Black Belt counted provisional ballots and had their councilors approve and certify results making the counts official. Cindy and Todd talk …
Selma Mayor James Perkins chose not to endorse either of the runoff candidates vying for his seat in the Sept. 23 runoff. Perkins came in third in the Aug. 26 election. Todd and Cindy talk about it in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.
Black Belt Newscast talks about the municipal elections on Aug. 26 - Cities include Selma, Marion, Uniontown, Demopolis, Linden. See which candidates won and who will face off again in the runoff on Sept. 23.
Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. said Friday he has “initiated a transition process to ensure a swift and smooth transfer of office" as he congratulated the candidates entering the run-off election for the city’s chief executive.
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 8 above.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.
* 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...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
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.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
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