Black Belt News Network

11/01/2024

Todd and Cindy go live to talk about top headlines: Election Day approaches, Marion gets water grant, Foot Soldiers Park opens offices, Demopolis gets funds for storm shelter and more!

11/01/2024

Kay Ivey appoints new Montgomery County District Attorney https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/kay-ivey-appoints-new-montgomery-county-district-attorney/article_665bf642-9876-11ef-bfcf-4f96e5b21ee2.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed a new Montgomery County District Attorney to replace Daryl Bailey, who retired on Oct. 16.

10/31/2024

Selma artist Anne Strand will present her new exhibition "The Quilt of Time" at the Harmony Club, with a reception scheduled for Nov. 23.

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10/31/2024

Homecoming Court, Trojan Pride winners announced by Troy.

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The members of the 2024 Homecoming Court and the Mr. and Miss Trojan Pride winners have been announced by Troy University.

10/31/2024

Montgomery Chamber of Commerce to host 'State of Schools' on Thursday.
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The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce will host a "State of Schools" on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m.

10/31/2024

Ribbon cut for Urgent Ortho in Montgomery.

A grand opening and ribbon cutting was held for the new Urgent Ortho by Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, LLC in Montgomery on Wednesday.

10/31/2024

Troy men charged with theft of $15,000 worth of copper.

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Two men from Troy have been charged after allegedly stealing $15,000 worth of copper from a local business.

10/31/2024

Alabama Pardons and Paroles leaders call for expanding inmate rehab program.

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Leaders of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles called on lawmakers Tuesday to consider funding the expansion of an inmate rehabilitation program, a program that, among

10/31/2024

Rep. Prince Chestnut, Sen. Robert Stewart and RC&D Executive Director Marie Lowder with a check for funds to Dallas County surrounded by grant recipients.

https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/how-rc-d-grants-help-improve-quality-of-life-in-the-black-belt/article_b4918ea6-9797-11ef-be85-cbc17646590b.html

10/31/2024

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10/31/2024

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Selma, Alabama 36703
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10/31/2024

Voices: Paying city workers a ‘livable wage’ and staffing up are best ways to get work done in Selma, mayor says.

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I believe paying city employees a livable wage and fully staffing city departments is the right thing to do, and it is the best management strategy for getting things done

10/30/2024

Congresswoman Terri Sewell was in her hometown of Selma Monday to present a check for $750,000 from the National Park Service to renovate historic Foster Hall.

10/30/2024

Like so many young boys, David Gaston liked to make things for himself. So, when he started duck hunting, it wasn’t long before he decided to make his own duck

10/30/2024

The 2024 Alabama Bass Trail Championship was held on October 18-19 at Lay Lake.

10/30/2024

Montgomery awarded $2.2 million SEEDS grant for site developments https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/montgomery-awarded-2-2-million-seeds-grant-for-site-developments/article_05eacb78-9630-11ef-94ee-3392a0f51b8f.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

Montgomery has been awarded $2.2 million in Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) to fund two development sites in the city.

10/30/2024

Dispute between mayor, landscaper spreads to council meeting, social media.

Just as the grass grows in city parks, so has the dispute between Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. and landscaper Lemarkus Snow.

10/30/2024

Selma Post Office celebrates cancer survivors and remembers those who lost the battle https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/selma-post-office-celebrates-cancer-survivors-and-remembers-those-who-lost-the-battle/article_ec1f8684-96d9-11ef-b5ce-17bfa196e36e.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

The Selma Post Office recently delivered a message of hope and support to members of its team touched by cancer.

10/29/2024

Foot Soldiers Park, Common Power officially open office in downtown Selma https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/foot-soldiers-park-common-power-officially-open-office-in-downtown-selma/article_35765b00-9635-11ef-a8d4-03f811d500cc.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

About a dozen Foot Soldiers joined U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell and other dignitaries for the ribbon cutting of the administrative offices of Foot Soldiers Park and Common Power on Water

10/29/2024

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10/28/2024

Afriye Wekandodis to open restaurant on Water Avenue.

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Selma resident Afriye Wekandodis, owner of By The River Center for Humanity, is expanding her venue on Water Avenue in Selma to offer healthy soul food for lunches during the

10/28/2024

Selma Housing Authority and George Washing Carver GWC Gateway Community Town meeting •
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Tuesday, Oct 29 at 5:30pm at Selma High School Cafeteria.

10/28/2024

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

10/28/2024

Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will announce funding from the National Park Service for buildings at Selma University and Tankersley Rosenwald School in Hope Hull on Monday, Oct. 28.

Sewell will present a $750,000 check to Selma University President Dr. Stanford E. Angion to preserve the school's historic Foster Hall.

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10/28/2024

An Oxford woman died in a fiery car crash in Dallas County Friday night.

The single-vehicle crash occurred on Alabama 22 near the 36 mile marker, approximately 13 miles west of Selma, in Dallas County.

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