black belt

An upcoming show may be good for bird watchers, but not for neighborhood bugs. The annual black belt birding festival starts tomorrow, and that includes mowing day at the Joe Family Farm. Tractors stir up the hay, and that sends insects into the air. The goal is to attract birds like scissor-tailed flycatchers or Mississippi kites to swoop down for a snack. Here’s more on the annual event and the people who show up with binoculars in hand.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has received a $75,000 donation to help diminish…

SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Residents of America's Black Belt are depending on each other to weather the coronavirus pandemic, which is complicating an…

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The University of West Alabama is planning to launch a program that would give future teachers scholarships and other assistance if they pledge to teach…

New poverty statistics paint a sobering picture for the state of Alabama.The nonprofit organization Alabama Possible recently released their 2016 State…

Alabama's unemployment rate remains unchanged even though the state added more than 8,000 jobs.A statement from the governor's office released today says…

A coalition of environmental activists is sounding the alarm about a plan the Tennessee Valley Authority is considering for storing its coal ash.The TVA…

All year long on Alabama Public Radio, we’ve been looking at water. Specifically, we’re reporting on the state of Alabama’s water supply and the health of…

A project may shed new light on Alabama's Black Belt region. "The Black Belt 100 Lenses Project" showcases the culture of the region through the eyes of…