Selma Sun Newspaper

09/19/2026

Demopolis Coach Dustin Goodwin talks about the Tigers' win in a roller coaster game against Holt High Friday night.

09/19/2026

Selma Saints Coach Charles Moody celebrated his 100th career win Friday night at Memorial Stadium when the Saints beat Shelby County 48-13.

09/18/2026

Robertson Banking Company in Demopolis is among other finalists for the 2026 Alabama Small Business Awards.
https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/robertson-banking-company-in-demopolis-finalist-for-2026-alabama-small-business-awards/article_287ee1d1-f69b-4362-a113-d065bb734d1f.html

09/18/2026

The city of Marion experienced two water main breaks this week that led to disruptions in some water service. Mayor Dexter Hinton tells the Black Belt News Network the breaks have been repaired and tests show water is safe to drink. However, the city has a boil water recommendation as a precaution. Also there is a water giveaway at 3 p.m. Friday by Sowing Seeds of Hope in Marion.

09/18/2026

Top headlines: St .James reopens in Selma, Selmont organizers to host town hall meeting, Selma talks budget shortfall, Maria development approved in Demopolis, Jackson Hospital exits bankruptcy, Robertson Bank finalist for small business awards and more!

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09/18/2026

Organizers of the effort to incorporate the Selmont community say the push is moving ahead, but the special election will not be held at the Nov. 3 general election.
https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/selmont-organizers-host-town-hall-meeting-sept-24-as-they-work-toward-incorporation/article_37e8f116-8f66-4674-bf8d-afd041a5a3a8.html

09/17/2026

Wilcox's 176-year-old bell reminds the BBNN staff of the Liberty Bell - make sure you move to the side to get a photo of the crack!

09/17/2026

The city of Selma is $700,000 short of a balanced budget and must approve one by Oct. 1. Selma officials are looking at ways to get it balanced, including not filling public safety positions.
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The city of Selma is $700,000 short of a balanced budget.

09/17/2026

Selma’s former interim fire chief is on his way to prison after losing an appeal on a fatal hit-and-run conviction.
https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/former-interim-fire-chief-loses-appeal-in-fatal-hit-and-run-accident/article_149d13fe-3bc6-41e5-bfba-074c1db4bc94.html

09/17/2026

The historic St. James Hotel reopened in downtown Selma on Tuesday - General Manager Cymethia Rudolph shares with community correspondent Angela Benjamin how Selma can support the hotel.