National News Are toys with artificial intelligence that ‘talk’ to young children safe? By Talker NewsUpdated 6 hrs ago The playthings are not always developed with children’s psychological safety in mind.
News Police seeking alleged child predator believed to be in Selma Nathan Prewett Mar 4, 2026 Police are seeking a man who is allegedly a child sex predator and may be hiding in or around Selma, said an announcement from CrimeStoppers 2…
News Screen time limits for young children goes to governor By Anna Barrett | Alabama Reflector Feb 27, 2026 A bill to limit screen time for children was approved by the Alabama Senate on Thursday.
News Child abuse victim advocacy groups supported by ADECA funding Nathan Prewett Jan 23, 2026 Advocacy groups supporting child abuse victims benefitted from a round of grants from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs…
News Alabama House Committee passes bill to limit screen time for young children Andrea Tinker | Alabama Reflector Jan 22, 2026 An Alabama House committee Wednesday passed a bill that would implement screen time limits for children under the age of five in licensed chil…
News Alabama lawmaker pushes for screen time limits for children By Andrea Tinker | Alabama Reflector Jan 5, 2026 An Alabama lawmaker has pre-filed a bill for the 2026 legislative session that would limit screen time for children.
News Second infant surrendered in baby box at Montgomery fire station Nathan Prewett Dec 24, 2025 A second newborn infant was surrendered at a Safe Haven Baby Box housed at Montgomery Fire Station 10, said an announcement from Montgomery Fi…
News Agencies serving child abuse victims receive funds from ADECA Nathan Prewett Dec 22, 2025 Eight agencies serving victims of child abuse, including several in the Black Belt, have received $1 million in funding from the Alabama Depar…
Education Demopolis, Marengo schools earn a B on state school report card while other area systems bring home a C Brad Fisher Updated Nov 24, 2025 The state report cards for public schools are in, and it’s a mixed bag for schools in the Black Belt News Network coverage area.Â
News ADPH announces an infant mortality rate of 7.1 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024 Alabama Department of Public Health Nov 13, 2025 The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports that the 2024 infant mortality rate, at 7.1 deaths per 1,000 live births, decreased fro…
