Selma Sun Newspaper

11/19/2025

Uniontown residents aired concerns about Arrowhead landfill wanting to expand at a public hearing on Tuesday. The community wants the landfill to invest more in the community. ADEM says they see no reason why they shouldn’t approve changes.

Alabama Department of Environmental Management officials said at a public hearing in Uniontown on Nov. 18 that they see no reason why they shouldn’t approve changes in the permit of

11/19/2025

After nearly a decade of planning and delays, construction is now underway on Orrville’s new public library.

11/18/2025

The state report card for public schools are in, and it’s a mixed bag for schools in the Black Belt News Network coverage area. See how your school performed from our list here:

The state report cards for public schools are in, and it’s a mixed bag for schools in the Black Belt News Network coverage area.

11/18/2025

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the State Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect in the murder of a senior from Marion.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the State Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect in the murder of a senior from Marion.

11/17/2025

✨ Introducing Teacher Features! ✨
The Black Belt News Network is excited to launch a new storytelling series celebrating the incredible teachers and educators who make a difference across the Black Belt. Each week, we’ll highlight an outstanding educator nominated by their school or community for the impact they make in students’ lives.
🍎 First up: Breunde Moultrie!
Ms. Moultrie teaches 4th grade math and science at U.S. Jones Elementary in Demopolis City Schools, and we’re proud to share her story as our very first spotlight.
Know a teacher who inspires you? 👇
We want to feature them! Nominate an amazing educator by answering the same questions and sending a classroom photo to [email protected].
Your submission could help us tell the next inspiring story in the Black Belt! 📚✨

Read about Ms. Moultrie here: https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/education/teacher-feature-breunde-moultrie-at-us-jones-elementary-in-demopolis/article_10d2bfb1-5800-4c3f-98da-a582aca5375a.html

11/17/2025

Selma City Schools is reporting an increase in its state report card grade for the second year in a row. See what they credit for the improvement.

Efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism and improve in other areas has led to an increase in its state report card grade for the second year in a row, said an

11/16/2025

Drug Free Communities of Dallas County hosted its annual Thanksgiving luncheon Thursday at Selma High School and announced three major funding wins, including a $1.25 million federal grant.

Drug Free Communities of Dallas County hosted its annual Thanksgiving luncheon Thursday, Nov. 13, at Selma High School, spotlighting youth leadership, community partnerships and a series of major funding announcements

11/16/2025

Selma Mayor Johnny Moss, Police Chief Kenta Fulford and District Attorney Robert Turner Jr. stood shoulder to shoulder Wednesday to announce a strategy to address the city’s rising gun violence and restore public trust. Read more at blackbeltnewsnetwork.com

11/15/2025

Uniontown residents are invited to a public hearing on Nov. 18 at city hall at 6 p.m. to ask questions and learn more about Arrowhead landfill's plans to grow capacity.

11/15/2025

The City of Marion appointed Nikisha Gailes, former chief of Pine Hill police department in Wilcox County, as interim police chief after Marion’s chief and three other officers resigned last week for better paying jobs elsewhere. The resignations came at the first council meeting of the newly elected mayor and city council.

11/14/2025

Full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being released by orders of the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) in the wake of the government reopening.

11/14/2025

Rural hospitals across Alabama will be asking industries, businesses and individuals to make donations in exchange for a new dollar-for-dollar tax incentive that starts Jan. 5.