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ONE WOMAN’S OPINION
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Year: 2021
City News
UAH Week of Welcome (WOW): Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison Served as Guest Speaker
Story and photos by Greg Miley, Speakin’ Out News staff writer and photographer The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) hosted the Week of Welcome (WOW), on August 14- 21, 2021. WOW is held at […]
Health
After nearly dying of COVID, Alabama car dealer gives away $100,000 in vaccine incentives
By John Sharp Shawn Esfahani was lying in a hospital bed approximately nine months ago suffering the effects of pneumonia and COVID-19. His oxygen level dropped to a dangerously low level. “It was a matter of […]
Business
Huntsville asks state to take over investigations when city police shoot someone
By Ashley Remkus The Huntsville Police Department will no longer conduct criminal investigations of its own officers when they shoot someone. The City Council on Thursday night approved a resolution to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to […]
Business
OP-ED: You’re Welcome — How Southern Democrats Can Continue to Save Our Nation’s Democracy
By Rhonna-Rose Akama-Makia, Director of Engagement, Think Rubix NNPA NEWSWIRE — The world is calling for representation that resembles them. Their identity, their existence, their story. Many are answering the call and stepping up, opening […]
Religion
Mississippi Eighth Grader Dies of Coronavirus a Day After Testing Positive for the Disease
Source: By ALASTAIR TALBOT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM A Mississippi eighth-grader died who was killed by COVID-19 on Saturday – just a day after she tested positive for the virus – has been identified by her school. […]
AAMU
80 Years Old Woman Graduated With Bachelor’s Degree From Alabama A&M University of Huntsville
By Richardboateng123 Your dreams are never too late! Rocket City Now reports Donzella Washington has only met her lifelong goal to graduate from Alabama A&M University at the age of 80. With his story of re! alliance and triumph, […]
Health
2 Alabama hospitals suspend some elective surgeries due to COVID spike
By Leada Gore Two Alabama hospitals are halting some elective surgeries due to the sharp spike in COVID cases. Huntsville and Madison Hospitals will postpone elective surgeries – both inpatient and outpatient – where the patient […]
Sports
Homecomings: More than just a game
LUT WILLIAMSBCSP Editor HBCU homecomings are often the most important date on the football schedule. When fans inquire about the upcoming football season, their first question is often, when is homecoming? The question is not, […]
City News
Contract awarded for new Huntsville federal courthouse, work starts in 2022
By Lee Roop The federal government has awarded a $79.8 million contract for construction of Huntsville’s new federal courthouse with plans to start work in spring 2022. The 123,000-square-foot courthouse would be complete and open 30 […]