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08/11/2025

Montgomery Council reviews license of jazz bar after noise, violence complaints https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/montgomery-council-reviews-license-of-jazz-bar-after-noise-violence-complaints/article_ee9ea0b9-e43b-4146-9bc1-51ddc98b82c4.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

MONTGOMERY – A troublesome club on East Fairview Lane will close at midnight for the next 60 days, the Montgomery City Commission voted on Aug. 5.

08/10/2025

Demopolis City Council asks cops to crack down on loud trucks and kids on golf carts.

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The Demopolis City Council wants its police to be on the lookout for semi-trucks that use jake brakes in the city limits and kids on golf carts and scooters.

08/10/2025

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08/09/2025

The Macon County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA) has received two grants from the Alabama Department of Commerce for industrial development projects and road improvements at REAL Park.

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08/09/2025

08/09/2025

Groups celebrate 60th anniversary of signing Voting Rights Act at Selma event https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/groups-celebrate-60th-anniversary-of-signing-voting-rights-act-at-selma-event/article_09005d93-e761-407e-82f2-74f67dac8274.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

Selma’s Voting Rights Museum and Transform Alabama hosted a community event on Aug. 6 to honor the Aug. 6, 1965, signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

08/09/2025

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08/08/2025

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08/08/2025

2 candidates for state ag commissioner loan campaigns $250K https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/2-candidates-for-state-ag-commissioner-loan-campaigns-250k/article_d815f803-7d04-46c5-a377-921333d9f17e.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via

Republican candidates for Alabama commissioner of agriculture and industries have posted strong early fundraising numbers, including loans, in what could be a competitive race.

08/08/2025

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08/08/2025

The Community Engagement Corps of Foot Soldiers Park will be hosting a Voter Gras on Friday and are inviting everyone in Selma to “Join the Caravan of Love,” they say.

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