News Marion 2 Selma Bike Ride blends history, tourism and fun The cycling event begins in Marion and rolls 31 miles through Perry and Dallas counties in the heart of the Alabama Black Belt. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters Britt spoke directly to her colleagues on the urgent need to pass a bipartisan disaster supplemental bill. StaffNovember 21, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt advances $850K to protect Selma’s historic buildings Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, has advanced $850,000 in critical funding for Selma. StaffAugust 2, 2024
Infrastructure Ribbon cut on Selma Landing renovation The Selma Landing has recently been inoperable. StaffJuly 10, 2024
Local news Conservation groups, state agencies, Selma to cut ribbon on Selma Landing renovation Funds provided through the many partners were used to remove the silt from the basin and install new floating docks. StaffJuly 8, 2024
Economy Report outlines roadmap for Black Belt to be leading ecotourism destination The report provides a roadmap for how to transform Black Belt tourism into a catalyst for economic development. StaffMay 24, 2024
Congress National Park Service awards $3 million to preserve historic Civil Rights sites in Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell leads the congressional effort to increase funding for the African American Civil Rights Grant Program. StaffMay 2, 2024
National Sewell to bring original foot soldiers as guests to the State of the Union Three foot soldiers will join Rep. Sewell on Thursday as President Biden delivers his annual address. StaffMarch 7, 2024
News AG Garland vows to defend voting rights in Selma speech on Democracy’s foundation The attorney general pointed out the persistent challenges and efforts aimed at undermining voting rights. StaffMarch 4, 2024
National Rep. Sewell to welcome VP Kamala Harris to Selma for Bloody Sunday Vice President Harris will join the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and deliver remarks. StaffFebruary 28, 2024