Black Belt News Network

06/17/2026

Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner Jr. took his one vote loss in the District 1 Democratic primary to Montgomery on June 15, arguing before the State Democratic Executive Committee that the race was either tied or should be overturned because of what he called voting irregularities.

Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner Jr. took his one vote loss in the District 1 Democratic primary to Montgomery on June 15, arguing before the State Democratic Executive Committee that

06/16/2026

Lowndes County Middle School principal Christopher Chambers, who has ties to Selma schools, has passed away.

Lowndes County Middle School principal Christopher Chambers has passed away, said a recent statement from the Lowndes County Public Schools district.

06/16/2026

In the latest Voices & Visionaries, history curator Beth Spivey of Old Depot Museum tells her story, and the story of the museum she cares for, which is as layered as the history housed inside the former train depot.

History curator Beth Spivey has spent the past decade turning the Old Depot Museum into one of Selma’s most distinctive historical spaces, and she has done it with a mix

06/15/2026

As we approach Juneteenth, Selma's Lawrence Wofford and DC-based Rich Harwood say Selma reminds the nation that meaningful change starts with ordinary people willing to stand up for what is right.

President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, when the Civil War was still raging. But it was nearly two and a half years later, on June

06/15/2026

Selma resident Amy Carmichael, a longtime nonprofit worker known for helping families across Dallas County talks about living with cancer and the benefit concert being held in her honor on June 20 Kenan’s Mill on Summerfield Road. The festival will run from 2 to 7 p.m. and feature a full lineup of musicians.

06/15/2026

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06/14/2026

Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center in Camden has announced that Executive Director Sulynn Creswell is retiring effective July 31.

06/14/2026

The Demopolis City Council voted to rezone the historic Foscue House property on Highway 80 for a hotel at their June 4 meeting.
The property was already zoned for a hotel of more than 10 rooms with a connected lobby. The new zoning will allow the owners to construct four new high-end cottage buildings with eight suites (two per building) that will operate as hotel-stye accommodations. The Foscue House itself will be converted into a small hotel.
Todd and Cindy talk about the house in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.

06/13/2026

Selma's Temple Mishkan Israel has hired Stephanie Butler as Director of Community Programs and is entering a new phase of programming. community engagement and growth. The temple plans to have a center for education, dialogue, and community connection in Selma and Dallas County. Todd and Cindy talk about this development in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.

06/13/2026

Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. was voted out of the chairman’s seat Tuesday night as commissioners said it was time for the board to select new leadership for the coming year.
Turner was replaced as chair by Commissioner Carlton Lewis and Commissioner Anthony Long was selected as vice chair.
Todd and Cindy talk about that in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.