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Black Belt

News

Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest launches for summer 2024

ALBBAA wants to see photos showcasing the many attractions and activities available throughout the region.

June 17, 2024

Brothers from Smiths Station win ALBBAA’s 2024 Big Gobbler Photo Contest

As the winner of this year’s contest, the Warricks will receive a Black Belt Strutter turkey call package.

May 31, 2024

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.

May 24, 2024

Report: Black Belt tourism pumps billions into Alabama’s economy

The report shows all 23 Black Belt counties have experienced tourism growth since 2020.

May 8, 2024

ALBBAA’s Big Gobbler photo contest returns

Alabama’s 2024 spring wild turkey season officially kicks off this weekend.

March 22, 2024

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.

March 1, 2024

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.

January 23, 2024

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.

October 25, 2023

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.

October 20, 2023

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.

September 21, 2023