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Thousands crowd polls to cast their ballots
Thousands of residents within the BlackBelt and nationwide went to the polls to take part in the Presidential ...
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Rogers, Lumpkin win commissioner races
The two contested races for the Dallas County Commission came down to the wire, but both Democratic candidates ...
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Live Election Results
With 30 of 31 precincts reporting (provisionals ballots remaining) President Harris/Walz 10,233 Trump/Vance 5,188 Kennedy 55 Oliver 24 ...
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South Central Alabama Broadband Cooperative District receives $820k funding to improve broadband within the Black Belt
The South-Central Alabama Broadband Cooperative District (SCABCD) recently received funding of $820,000 from the United States Department of ...
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GALLERY: Hymnfest 2024
Members of churches from throughout the area came to Old Cahawba for Hymnfest 2024. The singing featured numerous ...
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BBG hosts 13th annual chili cook-off
The Blackbelt Benefit Group is bringing back the 13th annual Alabama River Chili Cook-Off founded by the Leadership ...
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Community Calendar for Nov. 2
Central Alabama Fair The Central Alabama Fair will be held through Saturday, Nov. 2, at Lions Fair Park ...
Morgan Academy
Senators fall to Lowndes on senior night
Morgan Academy closed out the regular season Friday night with a tough 44-12 home loss to Lowndes Academy ...
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Valley Grande welcomes community to fourth annual Fall Festival
The Town of Valley Grande is inviting community members and visitors to its fourth annual fall festival at ...
Education
Easter Seals BBCF Head Start brings awareness to fatherhood, importance of literacy through AMEN initiative
The Easter Seals BBCF Head Start is bringing awareness to the importance of fatherhood through its fatherhood initiative, ...
Faith
‘How sweet the sound’: Community Hymn Singing coming this Sunday
If America had a national folk hymn, Amazing Grace would probably be it. This well-loved and often sung ...
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Ivey appoints Selma native as Montgomery County DA
Selma native Azzie Oliver has been appointed to serve as Montgomery County District Attorney, replacing Daryl Bailey. Gov. ...
Education
Photographic Nights of Selma Embarks Upon Fifth Anniversary
The Photographic Nights of Selma Festival is back again for its fifth year, showcasing a plethora of artwork ...
Selma Saints
Selma native named interim USF men’s basketball coach
Selma native Ben Fletcher has been named the interim South Florida men’s basketball head coach for the 2024-25 ...
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Fire danger advisory expands to all Alabama counties
Due to worsening drought conditions and no significant rain predicted in the long-range forecast, the Alabama Forestry Commission ...
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Arrests
Arrest reports for Oct. 30
The following arrests were reported with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department between Oct. 21st and Oct. 25th. All ...
Business
Two Businesses make Downtown Selma their home
The Footsoldiers Park administrative suites and a political organization known as The Institute for Common Power embarked on ...
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Selma COA Food Pantry Marks 10 years, actively feeding the needs of the community
The Selma COA Food Pantry embarks on its 10th anniversary, giving back to the community by serving non-perishable ...
Education
National Park Service allots $750k for Foster Hall Restoration
Early Monday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, announced to the faculty and staff of Selma University and its ...
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Oxford woman dies in Friday crash in Dallas County
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, has claimed the life of an ...
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Selma Housing Authority calls community to town hall visioning meeting
The Selma Housing Authority alongside The City of Selma and its Planning and Development Department is partnering together ...
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Central Alabama Fair kicks off 68th year, gates open Monday
The Central Alabama Fair, sponsored by the Selma Lions Club, is approaching its 68th year at the Lions ...
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Council discusses voting, plans to address copper theft
The Selma City Council met at the city hall on Tuesday night to discuss their normal business agenda ...
Keith
Keith wins thriller to clinch playoff spot
The Keith Bears are headed to the playoffs. On homecoming night, the homestanding Bears defeated the visiting Billingsley ...
Dallas County
Dallas County loses heartbreaker on homecoming
The Dallas County Hornets has been in a number of close games this year. Friday night was no ...