2019 – Page 5

On Juneteenth we must remember our fight for freedom continues

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson On June 19, 1865, Texan slaves found out they were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, two and a half years after it was issued by President […]

Costco and Kroger Recall Frozen Fruit Due to Hepatitis Contamination

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Derrick Lane Costco and Kroger have issued a massive recall of frozen blackberries, including those in frozen berry mixes, for a possible Hepatitis A contamination. The frozen berries are from the brand Townsend Farms, […]

Hugine Honored on 10th Anniversary, Birthday

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

The President of Alabama A&M University recently received accolades from the campus and religious communities, as well as local, county and state leaders during a trustee-hosted program recognizing a decade of service. Dr. Andrew Hugine, […]

Huntsville Alumnae Deltas Elect New Officers

June 19, 2019 sonadmin 0

Story and photo submitted by Huntsville Alumnae Chapter (HAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Alumnae Chapter (HAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has a rich, 65-year history of service […]

Shelby: Huntsville Awarded $8 Million for Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements

June 19, 2019 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: Office of Sen. Richard Shelby Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) granted the City of Huntsville a total of […]

Drake State Partners with Union Chapel M.B. Church

June 19, 2019 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: Courtesy of Drake State Technical College MSSC Community Information Day: Drake State partners with Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church to unite the community with the Community Information Day event aimed at educating the community […]

Oakwood Farms Holds Bees ‘n’ Berries Event

June 19, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Maquisha Mullins, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Integrated Marketing & Public Relations On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, Oakwood University hosted the Inaugural Oakwood Farms Bees ‘n’ Berries Fest to officially kick-off berry season. The Bees ‘n’ […]

New mou Draws Alabama HBCUs Closer

June 19, 2019 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: Alabama A&M University Separated by only a fence, two Alabama historically black colleges and universities have become even closer when it comes to innovative programs that lead toward the success of their students. The […]

Alabama Extension Participates in NUEC 2019

June 19, 2019 sonadmin 0

Story and photo submitted by Alabama A&M University Dr. Tamara Warren, Shanetria Brown, Kimberly Neloms, & Karen Brown at National Urban Extension Conference 2019 in Seattle, WA (photo: AAMU)

Don’t miss the bus! Huntsville Shuttle and

June 19, 2019 sonadmin 0

Handi-Ride improvements to begin July 1 SOURCE: City of Huntsville HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville’s public transit system is set to implement a number of improvements on July 1 following a comprehensive study of its operations. New […]