The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has awarded $17 million in Community Development Block Grants or CDBG funding to 44 communities, including those in the Black Belt.
The 2026 Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee is set for March 5-8 in the downtown area at and around Edmund Pettus Bridge.
A man from Selma died in a crash on Alabama 140 in Dallas County on Tuesday night.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – During her final State of the State Address Tuesday evening, Gov. Kay Ivey proposed a 2% pay raise for educators and state employees and more money for the state’s new schoo…
Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders has received a $50,000 grant through a national funding program.
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The schedule for the Thomasville High School varsity baseball season has been released.
Demopolis High School (DHS) Baseball Coach James Moody has been inducted into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame or AlaBCA.
Gunnar Henderson will represent the United States at the next World Baseball Classic in March 2026, said an announcement from the Baltimore Orioles.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Selma lost another of its giants. A gentle giant.
One of Selma's most renowned foot soldiers has passed away.
Mr. Brian Emanuel Dozier of Valley Grande, AL passed on October 18, 2025. He was born on Dec…
David Lee Lane, 55, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on October 8, 2025. He was precede…
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. Read moreWatch: Election wrap up in 2025
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. Read more2025 Year in Review: Black Belt voters choose new municipal leaders
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. Read moreLocal sorority chapter hosts Pass the Torch ceremony for mayoral wives of Perkins, Moss
The city of Marion swore in the mayor and five city council members in their Nov. 3 meeting in council chambers. Read moreMarion swears in mayor, council in first meeting Monday night
Councilman Michael Johnson was elected the Selma City Council’s new president pro tem Nov. 3. Read moreMichael Johnson named Selma City Council president pro tem
The Demopolis Mayor and City Council were sworn into office in a ceremony on Monday at Rooster Hall. Read moreDemopolis swears in mayor, council that includes three newcomers
Johnny Moss III was sworn in as the new mayor of Selma in a ceremony on Monday, announcing that “the rebuilding of Selma begins today.” Read moreSelma swears in new Mayor Johnny Moss III, council members during ceremony Monday
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. Read moreMayor James Perkins honored for his 'season' at the helm of Selma
The City of Selma is hosting a Civic Recognition Ceremony to honor Mayor James Perkins Jr. on Wednesday morning. Read moreCity of Selma to host ceremony recognizing Mayor James Perkins on Wednesday
The city of Selma’s runoff vote is now official. Read moreSelma City Council certifies Sept. 23 runoff results, awards four more votes to Roper
