There are many stories about people running away and joining the circus. Gallion, Alabama's Warren Adams Bacon IV not only joined the circus, he influenced the circus world for years to come. This is the story of Warren Bacon, human cannonbal…
Police in Montgomery are searching for two suspects believed to have been involved in an incident that resulted in three people being shot on March 15.Â
Warren Adams Bacon IV left Gallion, Alabama, to join the circus and came back years later to teach others the skills of acrobatics and being a "human cannonball." Todd and Cindy talk about how Bacon influenced the circus world for years to come in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast. See…
Voting and democracy took center stage in a photo exhibit at Selma Social during the annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee. In the alley on Lauderdale Street next to Selma Social, large photos documented the fight to vote in action across two dozen states, including in Selma. The photographs …
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After a lengthy discussion and opposition from both sides of the aisle, the Alabama House passed on Thursday a bill to limit participation in primary elections to Alabamians registered with a political party.
Black Belt Community Foundation got a new leader in 2025: Christopher Spencer, who replaced Felecia Lucky after she served for 21 years. Spencer talks about his experience with BBCF for the last two decades and his plans for the future. Todd and Cindy also talk about the scholarship in his n…
SABRA Sanctuary, a nonprofit that helps women and children in domestic violence situations, has a new executive director. Susan Youngblood, who helped start SABRA many years ago, has returned to lead the organization that is an emergency shel…
The Dallas County community of Selmont is nearing a major milestone in its effort to become Alabama’s newest municipality, with organizers saying they are now only about 20 signatures away from the number needed to move incorporation forward.
Top headlines this week: Selmont continues push to incorporate, SABRA gets new leader, meet BBCF's new Executive Director Chris Spencer, photo exhibit about voting comes to Selma, Gallion man changes circus acts, Selma Renfair is back and more!
The Gamma Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated will celebrate its Finer Womanhood Observance on March 29 where nine community leaders will be honored.Â
The Dallas County community of Selmont is nearing a major milestone in its effort to become Alabama’s newest municipality, with organizers saying they are now only about 20 signatures away from the number needed to move incorporation forward.Â
Applications are open for the Christopher H. Spencer Scholarship supporting graduating seniors from Greene County High School and Sumter Central High School.Â
