2021 – Page 16

Pastor, Al Sharpton’s younger brother indicted for distributing cocaine

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By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post Reporter Alabama Pastor Kenneth Sharpton-Glasgow, the troubled younger half-brother of civil rights activist Al Sharpton, pleaded not guilty in federal court Wednesday to distributing cocaine with an unnamed suspect. An indictment alleges that […]

36 Alabama jobs that pay more than $115,000 a year

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By Leada Gore The average Alabamian earns about $46,840 a year. There are some jobs, however, where the pay is much higher. Below are 36 Alabama jobs that pay an average of $115,000 or more a […]

TRUSTEES CONVENE IN MAGIC CITY

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In his last trustee meeting as the 11th president of Alabama A&M University on Friday, Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr., praised God for “blessings and favor” upon him, his family and AAMU. Hugine addressed the Board […]

COMMENTARY: Why Won’t Democrats Fight?

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By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor NNPA NEWSWIRE — Politics is the art of compromise. Someone needs to send Mitch McConnell the memo. He does not want to raise the debt ceiling, putting a vote […]

Reverend Larry Battle Laid to Rest

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Story and photos submitted by, Greg Miley SON Staff Writer On a beautiful fall Sunday afternoon, Rev. Larry Battle was laid to rest at Valhalla Memory Gardens, he was 60 years old. The graveside service […]

What Parents Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids 5-11

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by Cara Jones A COVID-19 vaccine has finally arrived for children ages 5 to 11 – and with it, some important questions from parents. Many are wondering about safety, Dr. Donna Curtis, a pediatric infectious disease […]

Two Lawsuits Challenge Alabama’s Congressional Redistricting

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by Alabama News Network Staff The congressional district plan approved by the Alabama Legislature during a special session last week already faces challenges from two federal lawsuits. Both lawsuits claim the new map, which maintained […]

Alabama lawmakers pass bill requiring parental consent for minors to receive COVID-19 vaccines

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By Mike Cason The Alabama Legislature Thursday night gave final approval to a bill requiring parental consent for minors to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill goes to Gov. Kay Ivey, who could sign it into […]

These 5 Alabama universities are among the top in the world, US News global ranking says

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By William Thornton Five institutions of higher learning based in Alabama made U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the best global universities. The list, with 2,005 universities, looked at schools from the U.S. and more […]

OBITUARIES 11/10 – 11/16/2021

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LOCAL CLERGY Reverend Larry Battle Laid to Rest ROYAL FUNERAL HOME BABY GIRL KALI DIOR BOLDEN AUGUST 26, 2021 – NOVEMBER 07, 2021 Graveside service will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 12, 2021 at the […]