News Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest launches for summer 2024 ALBBAA wants to see photos showcasing the many attractions and activities available throughout the region. StaffJune 17, 2024
State Brothers from Smiths Station win ALBBAA’s 2024 Big Gobbler Photo Contest As the winner of this year’s contest, the Warricks will receive a Black Belt Strutter turkey call package. StaffMay 31, 2024
Economy Report outlines roadmap for Black Belt to be leading ecotourism destination The report provides a roadmap for how to transform Black Belt tourism into a catalyst for economic development. StaffMay 24, 2024
News Report: Black Belt tourism pumps billions into Alabama’s economy The report shows all 23 Black Belt counties have experienced tourism growth since 2020. StaffMay 8, 2024
Environment ALBBAA’s Big Gobbler photo contest returns Alabama’s 2024 spring wild turkey season officially kicks off this weekend. StaffMarch 22, 2024
Congress Sewell announces $5 million grant to improve wastewater conditions in Black Belt This funding will be used to provide both technical assistance and construction in 15 Black Belt counties. StaffMarch 1, 2024
Environment YouTube personality showcases bountiful Black Belt hunting Arrington showcases hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities with his family to more than 3.3 million subscribers. StaffJanuary 23, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell: $1.6 million in investments from the Delta Regional Authority for Black Belt The funding was made available, in part, by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffOctober 25, 2023
Economy Alabama hits record employment, but deep disparities in Black Belt Region persist While the state revels in historic job numbers, nearly 50,000 Alabamians have stopped looking for jobs altogether. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Infrastructure Ivey on West Alabama Highway: “I’m the governor of all the people” "That area is so important to our state and does not have four-lane access to the interstate," Ivey said. Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2023