Selma Sun Newspaper

06/05/2026

Jackson Hospital says it will begin closing on June 25 if a deal is not reached with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama to provide funding.

https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/jackson-hospital-sounds-alarm-on-closure-if-no-deal-reached-with-bcbs/article_918b021c-5d91-4117-adaa-2e1eddf5cd08.html

06/04/2026

A grand opening celebration recognizing the relocation of the Jackson Home, a planning headquarters for Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, will be held on June 11 and 12 at its new home in Michigan.

A grand opening celebration recognizing the relocation of the Jackson Home, a planning headquarters for Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, will be held on

06/04/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday evening allowed Alabama to use a 2023 congressional map, reversing a lower court’s ruling that repeatedly deemed the map racially discriminatory.

06/04/2026

Following a series of recent shootings, including the death of a 2-year-old child, Selma city leaders held a public safety meeting Wednesday night to discuss plans to combat crime.
Interim Police Chief Michael Perry outlined efforts to increase surveillance cameras, strengthen gun-related penalties, recruit more officers and work with federal and state law enforcement partners. Residents also voiced concerns about burglaries, street lighting and community involvement in crime prevention.
Read what city officials had to say and learn about the steps being proposed to make Selma safer.

Selma city leaders hosted a Public Safety Committee meeting Wednesday night to discuss ways to address crime issues that have plagued the city for years.

06/03/2026

Main Street Alabama has selected Selma to rejoin the program with full designation. Selma joins Black Belt neighbors Demopolis, Marion and Montgomery as a member.

Main Street Alabama has selected Selma as a new community to join the program with full designation.Selma has been an aspiring community and applied this year to become a full

06/02/2026

Millers Ferry Marina has opened on the Alabama River in Wilcox County. It has boat ramps, gas and a community center that offers food. Todd and Cindy talk about the project and its growth plans in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.

06/02/2026

Redistricting maps for political seats don't just shape elections. They can shape funding, infrastructure, investment, and opportunity. And that's key in the Black Belt. Selma High alumnus Dr. Shed Jackson shares his thoughts on the impact of redistricting Alabama's maps in his latest column "Lines on a Map: Why Redistricting Matters in the Black Belt."
Read here:
https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/opinion/the-lines-that-shape-power-what-redistricting-in-the-black-belt-really-means/article_7c1059f8-84eb-47a1-a428-2a6784bbc608.html

06/02/2026

Old Depot Museum in Selma has cool items from the past on display. Todd tells us about the items in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.

06/02/2026

Vaughan Regional Medical Center has been recognized among the top-performing hospitals in the nation within its parent company, ScionHealth, earning the organization's 2025 Gold Award for clinical excellence.

06/01/2026

After a surge in violence that claimed the lives of three young people, including a 2-year-old child, the Selma City Council's Public Safety Committee will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall to hear updates from Interim Police Chief Michael Perry on several efforts aimed at addressing crime and improving public safety throughout the city.
Read more:
https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/selma-public-safety-committee-to-review-crime-fighting-measures-after-recent-violence-surge/article_2aecfe92-990b-4fb0-a156-af3680d5c50c.html