Two people were arrested by Pickens County authorities after a year-long investigation into a contraband operation at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Aliceville.
Several days after Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that $5,086,138 was secured for infrastructure projects in some Black Belt communities another round of funding has been allocated for more projects.
The Black Belt is under a slight to moderate risk of flooding as heavy rains are projected for Thursday through Friday.
An employee of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) was killed in an accident that took place Monday on Alabama 51.
A round of federal funding in the amount of $5,086,138 was secured by Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), with several Black Belt counties being among that will benefit.
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled parole and pardon hearings for June 16-18.
$15 million is available through the Delta Regional Authority's (DRA) Community Infrastructure Fund.
