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02/14/2025

Troy cheerleading teams win at national competition in Orlando https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/troy-cheerleading-teams-win-at-national-competition-in-orlando/article_d670a10c-ea3e-11ef-8a0c-db2a328199aa.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

Several cheerleading teams from Troy University took away wins from a competition that took place at Orlando, FL.

02/14/2025

Montgomery man sought for violating SORNA https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/montgomery-man-sought-for-violating-sorna/article_16dbd056-ea3d-11ef-8949-0b088fb3f682.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

A Montgomery man is being sought by police for allegedly violating the S*x Offender Registration Notification Act (SORNA).

02/13/2025

Motion to increase salaries for Selma City Council, Mayor tabled, Police Chief raise draws no support https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/motion-to-increase-salaries-for-selma-city-council-mayor-tabled-police-chief-raise-draws-no/article_a03ebd5e-e75e-11ef-a138-a3b2b0fa1374.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

Salaries for the Selma City Council, Selma Mayor and Selma Police Chief remain unchanged for now.

02/13/2025

Demopolis City Schools announce the appointment of Dr. Adam Pugh as the new Superintendent of Education at a called board meeting Feb. 10.

After an extensive search, Dr. Pugh has over 30 years of experience in the education sector, having previously served as Superintendent of Lafayette County School District and Pontotoc City School District.

https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/education/demopolis-city-schools-names-dr-adam-pugh-as-new-superintendent/article_4251d40a-e8c2-11ef-b94a-3fcb3f50e686.html

02/13/2025

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02/13/2025

The Keith High School Bears beat the Maplesville High School Red Devils on Tuesday in Montgomery at Alabama State University to make it past the first round of the regional playoffs.

Keith Bears will play again on Monday, Feb. 17 at Alabama State University against R.C. Hatch.

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02/13/2025

Lannie's Bar-B-Q Spot in Selma was recently included in a list of "Restaurants of the Year 2025" by USA Today.

The locally famous eatery was noted for opening in 1946 after the Hatcher family began selling pulled pork from their backyard in 1944. It is now run by a fifth generation family.

02/12/2025

Keith Bears advance to Elite Eight after beating Maplesville https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/dallascounty/keith-bears-advance-

02/12/2025

Lannie's Bar-B-Q Spot included in 'Restaurants of the Year' by USA Today https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/lannies-bar-b-q-spot-included-in-restaurants-of-the-year-by-usa-today/article_a06cc9c4-e97f-11ef-ab74-9be734fc703a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

Lannie's Bar-B-Q Spot in Selma was recently included in a list of "Restaurants of the Year 2025" by USA Today.

02/12/2025

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02/12/2025

Economic Contribution Totals Support Ag, Forestry as a Top Alabama Industry https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/economic-contribution-totals-support-ag-forestry-as-a-top-alabama-industry/article_a999d6be-e960-11ef-946d-67c10e5b6445.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

Agriculture and forestry provide the building blocks of society — food, fiber and timber. They also contribute a massive amount to Alabama’s economy to the tune of $77.3 billion annually,

02/12/2025

Selma City School board selects Dr. David Scott as the new superintendent https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/education/selma-city-school-board-selects-dr-david-scott-as-the-new-superintendent/article_464d3142-e8e2-11ef-9211-83c9041f61df.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

The Selma City Schools District Board of Education voted on Tuesday to hire Dr. David Scott as the district's new superintendent.

02/12/2025

Selma City Schools hires new head football coach https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/selma-city-schools-hires-new-head-football-coach/article_26b3e86a-e8e4-11ef-8be3-9397c8d6329d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

Selma City Schools has a new football coach.

02/11/2025

The Montgomery Police Department is seeking a suspect in a Feb. 1 murder.

Individuals with information are encouraged to contact the Montgomery Police Department at 334-241-2651.

The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the suspect of a murder that took place on Feb. 1.

02/11/2025

A team from R.B. Hudson STEAM Academy placed in the Top 10 at a robot competition last weekend at Wallace Community College in Selma.

Two R.B. Hudson teams, the Robo Rangers and the Circuit Breakers, competed in the Vex Rapid Relay Tournament. The Circuit Breakers — Deangelo Carrion, Alyna Alfaro and Makayla Thomas placed in the Top 10 and will compete in another competition.
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02/11/2025

Selma High School's Future Business Leaders of America chapter joined thousands of middle school, high school, and collegiate members across the country to celebrate national FBLA Week Feb. 9-15.

02/11/2025