The Black Belt News Network is proud to present Teacher Feature, a storytelling series that highlights the extraordinary work of teachers and educators across the Black Belt. Through this series, we shine a light on an outstanding educator who has been nominated by their school or community …
The Coalition of Concerned Families in Selma held a Candidates’ Forum on April 2 for the 2026 Sheriff of Dallas County election.
Selma herbalist and longtime youth advocate Ashley Colburn has launched a hands-on learning initiative that is quickly gaining attention. Her program, Snake Charmer Herbs, teaches children to identify and understand the useful plants growing …
Selma Redevelopment Authority's Sarah Aghedo says more than $6 million in private investment has flowed into the Water Avenue and lower Broad Street area in the past two to three years and several major projects – including the Harmony Club a…
The Coalition of Concerned Families in Selma held a Candidates’ Forum for the 2026 Sheriff of Dallas County election at Foot Soldiers Park auditorium on Water Avenue. Candidates Willie Calhoun Jr. and Dewayne Sanders talked youth violence, cr…
Community herbalist and longtime youth advocate Ashley Colburn has launched a hands-on learning initiative that is quickly gaining attention.
Todd Prater
Reporter
Selma University will host an open house and convocation for its 2026 Founders' Day event on April 20-21.

