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
News ALBBAA adds new marketing director to staff The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association has added Prattville resident Rhett Hollon as the organization’s new marketing director. StaffMay 10, 2023
State ALBBAA launches annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest The annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest is designed to showcase Alabama’s Black Belt. StaffMarch 27, 2023
Environment Groups file Civil Rights complaint against Alabama, ADEM over Black Belt sewer issues Two watchdog groups filed the Title VI complaint, alleging the state has not adequately addressed the ongoing sanitation problems. Josh MoonMarch 7, 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