One arrest made following back-to-back murders in Marion
District Attorney Michael Jackson has released the names of the victims in two murders that occurred in Marion Thursday night and Friday... Read More
Following back-to-back homicides, Marion institutes a curfew for citizens
Marion Police Chief Tony Bufford addressed the mayor and council on Friday afternoon to ask for a city-wide curfew to be put... Read More
Two-vehicle crash near Selma kills one
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, has claimed the life of a Selma man. Clarence W.... Read More
ALEA releases holiday & end of year stats for 2022
Over the course of 2022, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division investigated crashes that resulted in 19... Read More
Sewell announces Black Belt Heritage Area signed into law
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) celebrated last week as her bill, H.R. 3222, the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act, passed... Read More
Investors say proposed 60k head/year beef processing facility in Marion Junction could benefit Black Belt, some residents have questions about impact
Investors are hoping to develop a beef slaughterhouse in the Marion Junction area starting early this year. Brad Smith of Dothan, one... Read More
After the deep freeze, tornadoes and storms blow
Several rounds of strong thunderstorms passed over the Black Belt Tuesday into early Wednesday morning this week, causing damage and possible brief... Read More
Extension service sponsoring pesticide applicator certification course January 18
Agricultural producers needing a private applicator license are invited to a pesticide meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, starting at 8:00 a.m.,... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, we are focused on relationship and community-centered healthcare complemented by programming, activities, and community partnerships that support improved... Read More