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Candace Johnson brings two decades of tourism and economic development experience to efforts promoting the Black Belt nationwide.
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Doug Jones holds quasi-virtual debate with absent Tuberville
Alabama unveils America 250 “I Voted” stickers for 2026 election
Alabama Democrats expand grassroots organizing
NFIB PAC backs Corey Hill for Alabama agriculture commissioner
NFIB Alabama endorses Katherine Robertson, 111 legislative candidates
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Britt secures $128,000 for new city of Montevallo police patrol cars
Britt celebrates President Trump’s signing of the Clergy Act
Senator Britt calls for US to “use economic firepower” to end war in Ukraine
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt
- Education
Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Alabama’s specialty schools have opened admission
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
- Health
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
- Opinion
Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association stories
Environment
A $5,000 grant accompanied the designation, highlighting the festival’s growing role in rural tourism, conservation and economic development.
News
Emily Horst’s 67-pound hand-caught catfish topped the inaugural contest, highlighting trophy catches and fishing traditions across Alabama’s Black Belt.
News
Anglers can showcase their biggest catches through July 12, with online voters choosing a winner for a guided noodling trip.
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Weston Lowery’s turkey photo drew more than 2,200 online votes, turning a spring harvest into a fan-favorite win for the McKenzie freshman.
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The three-day event will pair guided birding with Black Belt history, culture and ecotourism across eight counties from July 31 to August 2.
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Organizers invited hunters who harvested a turkey in the state's 23-county Black Belt region to submit their photos for a prize package.
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First grader Cason Williams won the 14th annual Big Buck Photo Contest after harvesting an eight-point deer in Dallas County.
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The 2025 Airing of the Quilts Festival drew its largest crowd ever, generating more than $700,000 in visitor spending for the Black Belt.
State
The annual competition showcases that the Black Belt region remains one of the best places in America to bag a trophy buck.