Selma Sun Newspaper

04/24/2025

04/24/2025

The U.S. Department of Education has frozen $4.9 million in federal funds Selma City Schools planned to use as part of building a new school, but State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey said his office is fighting to get the money back.

Black Belt News Network

04/24/2025

It’s our present. It’s our future.
Selma Now is a community-informed process to create a long-term vision for a more resilient community.
selmanow.com

04/24/2025

Several group focus sessions will take place for the Selma Now tornado recovery plan.

"The plan is intended to provide direction for land use, economic development, housing, and infrastructure following the recent tornado events," said an email from the City of Selma's Office of Planning and Development.

04/23/2025

A health insurance company sent representatives into Selma’s lower-income neighborhoods last week to get more residents signed up for coverage on the exchange.

04/23/2025

Economic impact study shows Whitfield Regional Hospital contributes $83M a year to Black Belt region.

04/22/2025

A $5,000 reward is being offered for information on the suspect of a r**e that occurred on Saturday, April 5 in Montgomery.

According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, the crime took place between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Winton Blount Park.

The identity of the suspect is unknown but was described by the victim as a black male with a slim build, standing approximately 5'5" to 5'6", and was wearing a black t-shirt and red baseball shorts with black designs.

04/22/2025

Whitfield Regional Hospital has released a study that shows its economic impact on the Black Belt region is $83 million a year.

Whitfield Regional Hospital has released a study that shows its economic impact on the Black Belt region is $83 million a year.

04/22/2025

Montgomery public invited to attend open house for Carter Hill Road, College Street plan.

04/21/2025

Todd and Cindy go live to talk about top headlines: St. James Hotel to reopen, spotlight on Selma's new superintendent, students raise funds for Plantersville plague, softball fields open, Demopolis healthcare high updates and more!

04/21/2025

Friends of the Alabama River comes to Selma to advocate, inform for watershed conservation.
https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/friends-of-the-alabama-river-comes-to-selma-to-advocate-inform-for-watershed-conservation/article_82176e33-cf2a-4b93-9dee-9c292f03d7f9.html

04/20/2025

Stillman College to hold community meeting on healthcare equality in the Black Belt at Brown Chapel in Selma.

04/20/2025

The annual George Evans Special Needs Fun Day is coming up on Thursday. Jeannie Evans talks about the importance of the day started by her husband.

Every year there is one day set aside for Special Education students from both school systems in Dallas County. This year's event is set for April 24. Jeannie Evans gives

04/20/2025

Happy Easter from all of us at Black Belt News Network and The Selma Sun!
Wishing you a joyful day filled with peace, renewal, and time well spent with loved ones. May your hearts be as full as your Easter baskets!

04/18/2025

The St. James Hotel in downtown Selma will reopen on May 1.

The renovated historic hotel on Water Avenue facing the Alabama River closed in March as it changed management firms.

04/18/2025

Todd and Cindy go live to talk about top headlines: St. James Hotel to reopen, spotlight on Selma's new superintendent, students raise funds for Plantersville plague, softball fields open, Demopolis healthcare high updates and more!

04/18/2025

A draft of a strategic plan for how Selma and Dallas County can recover from the 2023 tornados is available online for public comment.

The plan is named Selma Now, and it can be reviewed at the website SelmaNow.com. Citizens are encouraged to read the plan and comment online.

04/18/2025

Keith and Southside high schools break ground on new softball and baseball fields.
According to the construction team, this project will be complete in 240 days, well before the beginning of next baseball and softball season.