The Black Belt region of Alabama was originally named for its dark, fertile topsoil, which gave rise to a prosperous antebellum economy. Now, the region is characterized by high poverty, low ...

Alabama stands at a historic crossroads. The digital divide is a stark reality in our state, particularly in communities across my district in the Black Belt. While urban areas enjoy the benefits ...

Our first stop was to the Decatur Morgan County Visitor Center to pick up a tour map of the Old Decatur ... their farm to ...