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Opportunity Zones for Selma and Wilcox, Hale, Greene and Montgomery counties approved by feds
The federal government has approved Opportunity Zones to attract investment in 141 places in Alabama, including several in the Black Belt News Network coverage area. Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s Opportunity Zones 2.0 nominations have been approved by the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service. The Opportunity Zones Program encourages long-term private investment in economically distressed communities through tax incentives.
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Calera High School cheerleaders win state championship
CALERA— On Nov. 9, Calera High School varsity cheerleaders were crowned the state champions of the 2026 AHSAA 5A small varsity gameday division. The team celebrated bringing the title back to their hometown by wearing brand new gold medals around their necks. In light of the championship, Calera High...
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Oak Mountain State Park’s Appalachian Festival draws estimated 3,000 visitors for second year
PELHAM – Stories passed down through generations, traditional bluegrass music, handmade crafts and demonstrations of Appalachian skills brought an estimated 3,000 people to Oak Mountain State Park on Nov. 7 for the park’s second annual Appalachian Festival. The turnout marked an increase of approximately 500 visitors over last...
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Oak Ass Endurance Race returns to Oak Mountain with new course, national field
PELHAM – The Oak Ass Endurance Race is returning to Oak Mountain State Park on Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing endurance mountain bikers from across the country to Shelby County for a day of competition, trails and celebration. The event, presented by the National Ultra Endurance Series, Chainbuster and Birmingham...
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New signs coming to Alabaster will better alert drivers of train crossing closures
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabaster is rolling out new signs and an online tool to warn drivers when a train is blocking a railroad crossing. Alabaster Police have posted about multiple crossings being blocked in the city this month. Several viewers have also contacted WBRC about trains stopped on the tracks.
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A Southern Christmas Bazaar returns to Pelham with holiday shopping and a charitable mission
PELHAM – Shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts will have an opportunity to browse the work of artisans and merchants from across the Southeast Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Rotary Club of Alabaster-Pelham hosts its annual A Southern Christmas Bazaar at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. The...