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04/14/2025

Volunteers planted new crepe myrtle trees at the entrance to Demopolis High School on Saturday as part of Arbor Day. The blooms will be white. Volunteers included the AKA Sorority Inc. NuNu Omega Chapter and DHS Beta Club. The city of Demopolis led the process.

04/14/2025

Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) President Dr. James M. Mitchell will retire, marking a career spanning more than 20 years.

Image from wccs.com

04/13/2025

Rooster Day in Demopolis on Saturday

04/13/2025

📚 **Upcoming Local Event!** 🍽️
Join us for **Lunch at the Library with Kate Wood**!

🗓️ **Tuesday, April 15, 2025**
🕛 **12:00 PM**
📍 **Dallas County Public Library**
1103 Selma Avenue, Selma, AL

Bring your lunch and enjoy an inspiring afternoon with author Kate Wood. Don’t miss it!

04/12/2025

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04/12/2025

Reflections Coffee Shoppe on Water Avenue celebrated its one-year anniversary on March 25 with a day of fun activities, and there was even free coffee.

The Reflections Coffee Shoppe’s owner, Jackie Smith, who was all smiles in her red and white Reflections shoppe shirt, said she is planning to expand with an activities schedule for the community.

04/12/2025

Information sought on decade old unsolved murder case in Selma.

Anyone who has information on the case is asked to contact the Selma Police Department at 334-874-2125.

04/12/2025

Selma woman one of two killed in Thursday night crash.

A statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported that Carolyn C. Cason, 78, of Prattville was killed when the 2023 Lincoln Aviator she was driving collided with a 2007 Ford Fusion driven by…

04/12/2025

1 dead, 1 injured in crash on U.S. 80 in Dallas County Friday morning.

The accident took place near the 86 mile marker approximately one mile east of Selma.

04/11/2025

Todd and Cindy talk about the top headlines in the Black Belt: Selma reopens renovated track, Alabama healthcare high sets alternate startup location, tornadoes hit Wilcox and Dallas counties, candidates announce plans to run for office in Selma and more!

04/10/2025

A man who was suspected of attempted murder and shooting into a vehicle in Tallassee has turned himself in to the Macon County Sheriff's Office.

According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, Ja’Zarian Keante Gray was sought for a shooting that occurred on March 28 on Ashurst Bar Road in Tallassee.

04/10/2025

$1 million track at Memorial Stadium reopens, but Selma mayor says another $3 million is needed to repair the stadium.
“We can’t have a $1 million track surrounded by $3 million problem,” Perkins said, pointing out leaks in the concession stands and offices and other problems that need repair.

04/10/2025

Selma officials reopened the $1 million renovated Ralph “Shug” Jordan Track at Memorial Stadium in a ceremony on Wednesday. But they say another $3 million is needed to repair the stadium.

Selma officials reopened the $1 million renovated Ralph “Shug” Jordan Track at Memorial Stadium in a ceremony on Wednesday.

04/09/2025

Kennard Randolph, Selma Housing Authority CEO, announces candidacy for Selma City Council president. “Having grown up here, I have seen Selma transition from a thriving city to a city trying to survive,” Randolph said.

04/09/2025

The Surcarnochee Folklife Festival in Livingston will celebrate the Black Belt's artistic heritage on Saturday, April 19.

Featured in the upcoming celebration will be a 5K run, pottery, storytelling, food, metalwork, woodworking, games, quilting, poetry reading, basket weaving, origami, artisan soaps and plants.

04/09/2025

The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month during April with a series of activities.

04/09/2025

Wilcox County officials are reporting damage on Sunday from a possible tornado in Pine Hill.

Pine Hill Mayor Koss Green told Action 8 News that several homes and two businesses were damaged by the winds in a severe storm on Sunday afternoon. One business is Mike's Country Kitchen that says it is closed until repairs can be made.

Wilcox County officials are reporting damage on Sunday from a possible tornado in Pine Hill.

04/08/2025

Selma’s former interim fire chief was convicted of a class-C felony relating to a 2020 traffic death in Jefferson County.

Edwards was given a sentence of 10 years with three that must be served.

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Arbor Day in Demopolis.MP4

Rooster Day in Demopolis on Saturday

Black Belt Newscast: April 11, 2025

Illuminating History_ The Edmund Pettus Bridge Lighting Efforts.mp4

Efforts move forward to light the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma now that ALDOT has given the permits.

A Heartfelt Tribute to Caden Tellier_s Legacy.mp4

Morgan Academy baseball retired the jersey of Caden Tellier who died in August of a brain injury after a tackle in a football game.

Black Belt Newscast: April 4, 2025

Top headlines: Lighting the Edmund Pettus Bridge moves forward, Selma OB doctor passes, Selma Cinema Fest, Rooster day, Rotary Scholarships and more!

River Pitch reel.MOV

Four Selma women won $1,000 each in the UA River Pitch competition on Thursday.

Celebrating One Year of Community at Reflections!.mp4

Reflections Coffee Shoppe celebrated its 1-year anniversary! Hear from owner Jackie Smith about their celebration and from Todd and Cindy on its importance as a catalyst for more businesses downtown.

Black Belt Newscast: March 28, 2025

Top headlines this week: Selma mayor, council argue over contract powers; Private school set to close, River Pitch competition, Good Samaritan talks, Perry County jail, Auburn transportation study, Selma/Perry Renfest and more!

Black Belt Newscast: March 21, 2025

Top headlines this week: Plantersville tornado update, future of Dallas County schools, local pastor wins SBA award, BBTCAC 20th anniversary, Wilcox Tour of Homes and more!

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Erice Williams with nonprofit Rolling Youth has partnered with the NFL’s Flag Football League to start a team for boys and girls in Selma. Registration for ages 4-15 is open through March 29.

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The Plantersville community is coming together today to help those hit hard by a possible tornado Saturday night in the statewide severe storm outbreak. Plantersville Baptist is ground zero for donations and relief crews. Volunteer Abby Wright tells the Selma Sun/Black Belt News Network about those efforts.