Wilcox County News

One man is dead and two suspects are in jail at this hour in connection with a weekend murder in Wilcox County.

Unemployment in Alabama jumped to 4.7 percent in May from 4 percent in April, flashing another warning that the state's economy, though considered stronger than some others, is far from immune to economic ...

This is a CBS 8 News Update from the CBS 8 West Alabama Newsroom -- Election officials are speaking out about our latest CBS 8 News Exclusive -- claims of absentee votes being sold in Wilcox County during the ...

Politics have a way of dominating the news of election years. But besides the race to the White House, there is no bigger story in the summer of 2008 than the effect that gas prices have on everyday Americans.

Think you've got it bad when it comes to gas prices? Be thankful you're not in Wilcox County in Alabama's Black belt.

Stratton Scott, 2 1/2, prepares to splash down assisted by dad Benson, who had the day off from work.

If you're lucky, the high cost of gasoline will only force you to change your summer's vacation plans.

Oil prices were back down a bit Monday after surging to record highs Friday. By midday in Europe, crude oil for July delivery was down $1.21 to $137.33 a barrel.

“Secretary Slater was a cata lyst in building the ferry that now connects the mostly Afri can-American Gee's Bend resi dents to the county seat of Cam den, after the first boat was removed during the civil rights era of the 1960s”

A former presidential cabinet member who helped secure the initial funding to replace the ferry boat at Gee's Bend will be the keynote speaker at Alabama State University's graduation exercises Saturday. via Montgomery Advertiser

“But if I'm elected, I will be the president of all the people.”

Posted by Charles J. Dean -- Birmingham News April 21, 2008 11:36 AM Republican presidential candidate John McCain met with famed quilters in the Gees Bend community today and rode a ferry across the Alabama ... via The Mobile Register Online

“They used to pull up and say, 'Fill it up,' ”

In Coy, Ala., sometimes it doesn't pay to drive to work Loading... When Roy Saulsberry Jr. via Medford Mail Tribune

John McCain is touring through areas with a history of economic and social justice problems to portray the presumptive GOP nominee as "not that kind of Republican." He will visit places Republicans actively ... via The Democratic Party

“There are some school systems in America that are more highly funded than others but score worse”

Sen. John McCain speaks during a town hall meeting on Monday at Alabama Southern Community College in Thomasville. via Tuscaloosa News

Posted by Charles J. Dean -- Birmingham News April 18, 2008 10:42 AM Sen. John McCain in his trip to Alabama on Monday is tentatively scheduled to visit Selma and the Wilcox County community of Gees Bend. via Everything Alabama

“John McCain is visiting areas of the country that too often have been forgotten by our nation's government”

Republican presidential candidate John McCain will stay in Selma on Sunday night and will participate in several events in the heavily Democratic Black Belt of Alabama on Monday, according to his campaign. via Montgomery Advertiser

“If I ever get able, I will put up a store here in Coy. I don't care if I ever make money off it.”

COY, ALA. -- The modest Japanese sedan made its way down the gravel drive between the cow pasture and the dirt basketball court, kicking up a cloud of dust before coming to rest beside Roy Saulsberry Jr.'s ... via Los Angeles Times

“They cannot afford a vehicle and the gas prices, and maintain their household”

Drivers in counties in Alabama's Black Belt are feeling the pinch of high gas prices more than residents of nearly every other county nationally, according to a survey. via Alabama Live

Everyone feels the pinch of higher gas prices. A decade ago, putting $10 in the tank on Monday might got an average person to Friday before it was time to go back to the station. via Montgomery Advertiser

“Some of them are driving to Selma, Greenville or Thomasville. Those gas prices just take a bite there.”

Residents of the small town of Camden devote more of their budget to gas than any other area in the United States, according to a study by the Oil Price Information Service. via Montgomery Advertiser

“Blue Olive is thrilled to have our work acknowledged in the industry with these prestigious awards”

Last Updated:March 14. 2008 10:59PM Published: March 16. 2008 3:30AM Shoals unemployment rate up during January The unemployment rate in the Shoals climbed to 4.8 percent in January, the highest among Alabama's ... via Times Daily