July 2021 – Page 3

Alabama Gov. Ivey says ‘no’ to masks in schools despite pediatric group’s new recommendations

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes Gov. Kay Ivey said she does not think Alabama schools need a mask mandate to reopen safely, despite a recommendation released Monday from a national professional organization of pediatricians that all children over […]

THREE MILLION DOLLARS IN GRANTS GOING TO BLACK HISTORY SITES, GROUPS

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

ASSOCIATED PRESS A fund formed in response to the deadly racial violence four years ago in Charlottesville, Virginia, said Thursday it will award $3 million in grants to more than three dozen groups and sites […]

The GOP Watchword on Harris, Attack, Attack, Attack

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

Earl Ofari Hutchinson It started almost the instant that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden announced that California senator Kamala Harris was his VP pick in 2020. The “it” was the sniping, rumor-mongering, and flat-out attacks […]

$157,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY 100 BLACK MEN OF GREATER MOBILE

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) — Incoming college freshmen received a grand total of $157,000 in scholarships on Sunday. They were awarded by the 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile, a local organization that has been around […]

SWAC PRESEASON FOOTBALL PICKS

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2021 Preseason All-SWAC Football selections and Predicted Order of Finish on Tuesday during the league’s media day. The preseason all-conference teams, individual award […]

GOOD TROUBLE VIGIL: Local organization honored the late Congressman John Lewis

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

Story and photos by Greg Miley, Speakin’ Out News staff writer/photographer The ‘Lift Our Vote’ organization held a candlelight vigil to mark the first anniversary of the late United States Representative John Lewis on Saturday, […]

SUSPECT CHARGED WITH CAPITAL MURDER IN FATAL SHOOTING OF 3-YEAR-OLD BOY

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton (AL.COM) – – A 35-year-old man has been charged with capital murder after a child was fatally shot in Montgomery. Police on Sunday announced the charge against Orlando Meghell Harriell. Killed was […]

City of Huntsville Hiring ‘Music Officer,’ with Salary up to $89,211

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

By Matt Wake Think you have what it takes to help guide Huntsville to becoming a legit “must-see music city”? The City of Huntsville has a job opening you might be interested in. The city […]

The GOP And The Current Civil War

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

By Sandra Beckard Speakin’ Out News Staff Huntsville, AL – People are using the term “America is Divided.” When I look at what is happening I see “The Current Civil War.” On February 8, 1861 […]

3 Diseases You Can Get From Your Air Conditioner

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

by Gemma Greene One of the worst colds you can have is during the summer. Why? Because it’s the time when most of us are out, enjoying the weather, traveling with family, etc. But, the main […]