September 2022

Student loan forgiveness: How and when to apply

September 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore Federal student loan borrowers can have up to $20,000 of their debt forgiven, according to the new White House plan. There are important dates you need to know to take advantage of the […]

Madison County commissioners voice concerns about licensing of medical cannabis dispensaries

September 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Scott Turner Members of the Madison County Commission said they understand medical cannabis can help residents suffering from cancer, multiple sclerosis, ALS and other illnesses. But they are concerned about drug abuse should they allow […]

North Birmingham gets $3M to redevelop, clean up ‘environmental injustice’

September 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Dennis Pillion U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Friday that the city would receive $3 million in federal funds to redevelop the old North Birmingham elementary school and to “address long-standing […]

AAMU ENTERS FALL WITH ENROLLMENT INCREASE, HOMECOMING HYPE

September 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

Offering Smoother Transitions Huntsville, Ala. —– Alabama A&M University officials have reported a 5 percent increase in undergraduate enrollment for Fall 2022, along with a 2 percent retention increase. Fall 2021 overall enrollment peaked at […]

THE FOUR GIRLS AREN’T LITTLE ANYMORE; THEY’RE BIG ENOUGH TO STILL FIGHT

September 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Roy S. Johnson, 2021 Pulitzer Prize finalist for commentary and winner of 2021 Edward R. Murrow prize for podcasts: “Unjustifiable”, co-hosted with John Archibald. This is an opinion column They’re not little. Not anymore. […]

Franklin County school bus driver arrested, accused of DUI with 40 kids on board

September 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes A Franklin County school bus driver was arrested Friday and accused of driving under the influence with 40 kids on board, according to news reports. The driver, Rhonda Barksdale, was charged with 40 counts […]

MSW ALUM FEATURED IN LOCAL PUBLICATION

September 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By REBECCA SALLEE Tackling Substance Abuse The new division chief of the Army’s Substance Abuse Program at Redstone Arsenal said the work her organization and its affiliates do can be summed up in a word: […]

Alabama approves $348 million in sewer, water repair projects with more on the way

September 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Dennis Pillion Alabama officials have opened the floodgates, sending a tidal wave of federal funding to address some of the state’s most dire water and sewer infrastructure needs. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced […]

Despite declines,Alabama still leads in Medicare opioid prescriptions

September 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Amy Yurkanin Alabama reports the highest rate of opioid prescriptions among people in the United States who use the Medicare drug program, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]

Alabama abortion lawsuit possible as Veterans Affairs plans medication, surgical procedures

September 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Sarah Swetlik Medication abortions will be the first type of abortions offered through the Department of Veterans Affairs, said Dr. Shereef Elnahal, the under secretary of health for the VA. Elnahal said that the VA […]