Alabama Black Belt

Congress

Rep. Sewell hosts livestream on federal policy’s impacts on rural healthcare

Sewell discussed threats to rural healthcare access during a livestream, highlighting federal policy's impacts and the need for investment.

October 31, 2025

Alabama launches digital education network with Apple, Alabama Power

This new initiative established future-focused community learning hubs with $16 million in state funding, bridging the digital divide across Alabama.

October 15, 2025

Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest launches for summer 2025

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association launched their second annual Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest, celebrating summer fun across the region.

June 3, 2025

Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts

In light of dwindling rural healthcare access, an Auburn University program is seeking to use emerging technologies to fill gaps.

April 1, 2025

ALBBAA announces winner of 2025 Sporting Dog Photo Contest

The photo — by Baldwin County resident Ashley Ammons — impressed online voters in the contest, garnering nearly 750 votes to win.

March 26, 2025

Alabama Black Belt Adventures founder named to national board

Harris was named to the National Board of Directors for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.

May 23, 2023

Legislature’s investment in water, sewer projects paying dividends

"Help is on the way for communities that have suffered due to inadequate or nonexistent water and sewer service."

August 16, 2022

Report: All 25 Black Belt counties are among 35 counties with the highest poverty

Alabama’s average poverty rate is 17.6 percent. The Black Belt’s average is 24 percent.

March 29, 2022

Report notes educational attainment gap in Alabama’s Black Belt

The report notes that just 6 percent of Black Belt students obtained graduate or professional degrees in 2019, compared to 10 percent statewide.

March 22, 2022

Black Belt superintendents ask parents to get children vaccinated

Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, and cases and hospitalizations continue to climb.

August 6, 2021