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Nearly $55 million awarded for statewide rural health initiatives

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Nearly $55 million awarded for statewide rural health initiatives

Nathan Prewett
18 hrs ago

Nearly $55 million in grant funding has been awarded to multiple healthcare providers and institutions statewide as part of the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP).

Parole results for Sept. 29 - Oct. 1

19 hrs ago

Results of hearings held by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles for Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 are available.

2 Black Belt counties part of latest funding for road projects

Oct 1, 2026

Two counties in the Black Belt are part of the latest round of funds from the state to support road improvement projects.

Schedule for upcoming Airing of the Quilts festival

Sep 30, 2026

A schedule of events for the upcoming Airing of the Quilts festival in Boykin is available.

Parole results for Sept. 22-24

Sep 29, 2026

Results of hearings held by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles for Sept. 22-24 are available.

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Parole hearings for Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Sep 28, 2026

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled parole and pardon hearings for Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

Water giveaway, town hall to be held in Marion Sunday

Updated Sep 25, 2026

A distribution of 2,500 gallons of water will be held on Sunday in Marion.

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HBCUs in Black Belt receive federal funding

Sep 25, 2026

Three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Black Belt were among others in Alabama to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education under the direction of President Donald Trump.

Nathan Prewett

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New state law sets standards for how a dog may be confined outside

Updated Sep 25, 2026

A new state law that goes into effect Oct. 1 sets standards for how dogs may be tethered or confined outdoors, according to a flyer distributed by Selma’s animal control officer.

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NPS selects new superintendent of Selma to Montgomery trail, Tuskegee sites

Sep 24, 2026

The National Park Service (NPS) has appointed Robert Stewart as the new superintendent of Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site and Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.

Nathan Prewett

Terri Sewell taking applications from 7th District for military service academies

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Terri Sewell taking applications from 7th District for military service academies

Sep 23, 2026

Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) has announced that her office is taking applications for students in the seventh district for military service academies.

Nathan Prewett

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Parole results for Sept. 15-17

Sep 22, 2026

Results of hearings held by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles for Sept. 15-17 are available.

Nathan Prewett

Children's of Alabama launches Stop, Look & Lock campaign to prevent pediatric hot car deaths

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Children's of Alabama launches Stop, Look & Lock campaign to prevent pediatric hot car deaths

Updated Sep 22, 2026

We all know that a moving vehicle can harm a child, but Children’s of Alabama is reminding parents that a parked car can be deadly as well.

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Parole hearings for Sept.22-24

Sep 21, 2026

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled parole and pardon hearings for Sept. 22-24.

Nathan Prewett

Rural hospitals in Black Belt part of $25 million grant round from HHS

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Rural hospitals in Black Belt part of $25 million grant round from HHS

Sep 18, 2026

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a round of $25 million in grants, a number of which are rural hospitals serving the Black Belt area.

Nathan Prewett

Arts organizations in Black Belt receive grants from ASCA

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Arts organizations in Black Belt receive grants from ASCA

Sep 18, 2026

Arts and creativity organizations in several Black Belt Counties were among 201 to receive grants from Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA).

Nathan Prewett

Robertson Banking Company in Demopolis finalist for 2026 Alabama Small Business Awards

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Robertson Banking Company in Demopolis finalist for 2026 Alabama Small Business Awards

Sep 17, 2026

Robertson Banking Company in Demopolis is among other finalists for the 2026 Alabama Small Business Awards.

Nathan Prewett

Former Pickens County deputy charged with alleged voyeurism, electronic stalking

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Former Pickens County deputy charged with alleged voyeurism, electronic stalking

Updated Sep 17, 2026

A deputy who had worked for the Pickens County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) was recently arrested and charged with alleged voyeurism and electronic stalking.

Nathan Prewett

Children’s of Alabama ranked among nation’s best children’s hospitals by national publication

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Children’s of Alabama ranked among nation’s best children’s hospitals by national publication

Updated Sep 16, 2026

Children’s of Alabama has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital for children in Alabama and among the nation’s leading pediatric medical centers, Children’s announced Sept. 15.

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Parole results for Sept. 1-3

Sep 15, 2026

Results of hearings held by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles for Sept. 1-3 are available.

Nathan Prewett

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Parole hearings for Sept.15-17

Sep 14, 2026

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled parole and pardon hearings for Sept. 15-17.

Nathan Prewett

Farmers are concerned about keeping their farms in the face of rising cost of fuel and fertilizer, Sewell says

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Farmers are concerned about keeping their farms in the face of rising cost of fuel and fertilizer, Sewell says

Updated Sep 9, 2026

Farmers across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District are being hit hard by an “affordability crisis,” Congresswoman Terri Sewell said in Selma on Sept. 9.