News Black Belt Internship Initiative continues its impact By Jennifer Brady | Special to the BBNN Aug 28, 2025 The University of Alabama School of Social Work continues to strengthen its commitment to community engagement and service to the state of Ala…
Lifestyle What's Happening in the Black Belt - Community Events Updated Sep 4, 2025 There are so many wonderful and informative events around the Black Belt for the community and tourists. Here's a list!
News Mayoral candidates share platforms on crime, education, economy, education and more Aug 21, 2025 Volunteers and supporters of the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation initiative in Selma (TRHT Selma) sent questions to mayoral candidat…
Education Selma school superintendent reviews five-year strategic plan at town hall By Valencia Benjamin Updated Aug 20, 2025 Selma City School Superintendent Dr. David Scott asked attendees at a town hall meeting to weigh in on three choices for the School of Discove…
Lifestyle Live HealthSmart program wins grant for more community coaches in Selma Cindy Fisher Aug 8, 2025 The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative has been awarded a three-year grant from the Mike and Gillian Go…
News Alabama Extension launches statewide survey to identify community needs Special to the BBNN Aug 8, 2025 AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has launched a statewide survey to better understand the educational and co…
News Religion: Is the church a club or community? By Chris Highland Updated Jul 10, 2025 A friend wrote in response to an article we both read on returning to faith communities in the midst of religious conflicts (“We need a truce …
National News Supper clubs are making a comeback, but this time they’re BYOB and in the backyard Mandy Applegate Jul 2, 2025 Supper clubs are making a comeback, but this time they’re BYOB and in the backyard. The format trades exclusivity for inclusion, drawing every…
News Part two of Community Listening Session in Uniontown set for May 8 By Nathan Prewett Updated May 6, 2025 A second Community Listening Session organized by Blackbelt Women Rising and Blackbelt Citizens Fighting for Health and Justice will take plac…
News LSA announces 2025 Justice, Fairness and Hope Award recipients Nathan Prewett Apr 1, 2025 Legal Services Alabama (LSA) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Justice, Fairness and Hope Award.Â
