Now, with the generous assistance of local, state, and national partners, LHSA is expanding to serve Alabama’s Black Belt. Building on the pioneering work of LHSA Chief Executive Officer Mona Fouad, M ...

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 ...

Poor sanitation has long been a problem in the Alabama Black Belt, which is known for its rich soil. While it’s good for growing crops, the soil presents a problem for most traditional sewage ...