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 tornadoes in the... Read More
2023 Federal budget includes $500k to build six storm shelters in Hale County
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) recently announced that she secured $42,820,760 for 15 community projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District in the final Fiscal Year... 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 the House and... 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 of the three... 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., at the Black... 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 health and quality... Read More
Pitts places in statewide ALFA photo contest
A picture is worth a thousand words, but to the participants of the Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest, a picture represents their entire livelihoods. Winning... Read More
Winter weather causes water issues throughout the Black Belt this week
High winds and freezing temperatures settled in over Alabama this week, freezing pipes in homes, businesses, and municipal water systems. Water outages, both planned and... Read More