State Britt: “Our hearts break” for communities devastated by storm damage “I know that Alabamians in every corner of our state join us in praying for the families of those we've lost," Britt said. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2023
National Rep. Sewell promises to coordinate federal response to tornado damage in Black Belt “I am devastated and heartbroken by the tornado damage in my hometown of Selma and throughout the Black Belt," Sewell said. StaffJanuary 13, 2023
Congress Sewell to announce major historic preservation funding for Selma Selma University, the Historic Brown Chapel AME Church and the Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church are among the recipients of this funding. StaffOctober 6, 2022
State Report notes strengths, challenges in Alabama’s Black Belt The University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center report, the last in the series, focuses on local leaders in the Black Belt. Eddie BurkhalterApril 26, 2022
Legislature Bill to adjust name of Edmund W. Pettus Bridge passes the Alabama Senate The bill passed the Senate 23-3 and moves to the House for consideration. John H. GlennApril 6, 2022
State Kamala Harris urges continued fight for voting rights at Bloody Sunday commemoration "If we all continue to work together, to march together, to fight together, we will secure the freedom to vote,” Harris said. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2022
State Selma hosting Tourism Department’s Welcome Center Retreat Guided tours during the retreat will focus on Selma’s rich Civil Rights history. StaffOctober 21, 2021
National Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana Hurricane Ida came ashore in Louisiana as a strong Category 4 storm with sustained winds of over 100 miles an hour. Brandon MoseleyAugust 30, 2021
National Biden addresses Unity Breakfast in Selma Biden spoke to the Unity Breakfast in Selma via videotape and issued an executive order to improve voting access. Brandon MoseleyMarch 8, 2021
Local news Selma names March 15 as F.D. Reese Day Frederick D. Reese, a prominent civil rights leader, was and remains one of Selma’s most celebrated community members. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2021