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12/24/2024

Selma Christmas Parade 2024.

from Selma, AL.

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The City of Selma held their annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 8. The theme of this year's parade was "Let Your Light Shine." You'll see the winners:

12/24/2024

Christmas couple spreads cheer in Dallas County. https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/christmas-couple-spreads-cheer-in-dallas-county/article_24056d26-c145-11ef-a770-c73e5be53603.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

There is a place in Dallas County that personifies Christmas – it’s Johnson Christmas Tree Farm.

12/23/2024

Multi-vehicle crash in Lowndes County causes lane closure https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/multi-vehicle-crash-in-lowndes-county-causes-lane-closure/article_1a937f40-c15d-11ef-83c5-afa011887c0f.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

A multi-vehicle crash in Lowndes County caused a lane closure on Interstate 65 just before noon on Monday.

12/22/2024

Lady Saints, Southside Panthers win 2024 Dallas County Christmas tournament.

The annual Dallas County Christmas tournament concluded with the championship games played on Saturday at Southside High School.

12/20/2024

The Montgomery County Commission heard from several speakers concerned about how the area is helping the homeless.

At their Dec. 17 regular meeting, the commission heard from Lady Berry, a former board member of The Hub, a service organization for the homeless. She said that her research has found “gaps” in services for the homeless in , especially for those with special needs, previous felonies or evictions.

12/20/2024

Dallas County jail renovations continue after tornado damage https://youtu.be/0ACIJ07QPmA?si=lf8VlPONom5o-w-7 via

Dallas County jail has been closed for nearly two years since the January 2023 tornado caused major damage. Repairs continue to get the facility reopened. He...

12/20/2024

Todd and Cindy go live to talk about top headlines: Dallas County jail repairs continue, another gaming arrest made, Winn-Dixie set to become Aldi, Christmas is coming and more!

12/20/2024

Business, economic progress celebrated at 152nd Annual MACC meeting https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/business-economic-progress-celebrated-at-152nd-annual-macc-meeting/article_08ca7ca4-be48-11ef-bd75-736951cdb064.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce met for its 152nd annual meeting on Monday, Dec. 16 where business and economic progress in the area was discussed and celebrated.

12/19/2024

RANDALL MILLER FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORY
608 St. Phillips St. P.O. Box 1471
Selma, Alabama 36703
(334) 874-9081




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12/19/2024

Study finds federal aid expiration, inflation caused increased hunger for Alabamians in September, August https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/study-finds-federal-aid-expiration-inflation-caused-increased-hunger-for-alabamians-in-september-august/article_7cb18f0c-be36-11ef-90a7-1f8f7e486ebe.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

An annual Hunger Atlas Report said that hunger among Alabamians increased after federal aid programs expired and inflation hit the public during the months of September and August.

12/19/2024

ACCS donates needed items for emergency homeless shelter in Montgomery.

Friendship Mission, Inc. in Montgomery recently benefitted from the Friends of Friendship Holiday Drive in which the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) donated needed items to serve the homeless.

12/19/2024

Ninth grader Rudy Evans hosts fourth annual toy drive to give kids a good Christmas https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/ninth-grader-rudy-evans-hosts-fourth-annual-toy-drive-to-give-kids-a-good-christmas/article_6644dd3e-be2a-11ef-9201-2755394a21c1.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

Three years ago, 11-year-old Aydan Evans saw a news advertisement for collecting toys for children. He asked his mother if he could do one at their family-owned car wash that

12/18/2024

The Keith High School Bears traveled to Livingston on Tuesday night to face the University Charter Trailblazers in their first area match of the season.

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12/18/2024

While a typical workout only takes 47 minutes, on average, gym goer’s pre- and post-workout routine takes nearly four hours, according to a recent study.

While a typical workout only takes 47 minutes, on average, gym goer’s pre- and post-workout routine takes nearly four hours, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 American

12/18/2024

Ribbon cutting held for renovated Black Belt Development Center in Livingston https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/ribbon-cutting-held-for-renovated-black-belt-development-center-in-livingston/article_617bf08c-bca7-11ef-8a8f-476e4917d09d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

A ribbon cutting was held for the newly renovated Black Belt Development Center, formerly the McMillan Bank Building, in Livingston now serving as a small business incubator.

12/17/2024

Winners of 2024 Selma Christmas Parade announced.

The City of Selma has announced the winners for the 2024 Christmas Parade that was held on Sunday, Dec. 8.

12/17/2024

(StatePoint) The United States’ estimated 1.4 million LGBTQ+ business owners employ tens of thousands of Americans and contribute 1.7 trillion dollars to the national economy. However, barriers persist that make it harder for LGTBQ+-owned businesses to thrive.

(StatePoint) The United States’ estimated 1.4 million LGBTQ+ business owners employ tens of thousands of Americans and contribute 1.7 trillion dollars to the national economy. However, barriers persist that make

12/17/2024

Domestic abuse victims support groups in Black Belt receive funding https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/domestic-abuse-victims-support-groups-in-black-belt-receive-funding/article_47ab5368-bbd6-11ef-8846-5fe764688ad4.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

Domestic abuse victims support groups in the Black Belt were among others to receive funding from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA).