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Rev. Dion J. Watkins First Pastoral Anniversary

October 19, 2022 Bouldin 0

Story and photos by Greg Miley, Speakin’ Out News writer and photographer The Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church celebrated the First Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dion Jamar Watkins on Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and […]

Showdown time in SWAC, MEAC

October 19, 2022 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor Last week’s showdowns were in the CIAA and SIAC. In those contests, undefeateds Virginia Union in the CIAA and Benedict in the SIAC came away with narrow victories over defending champions […]

Alabama Democrats discuss November elections, Randy Kelley addresses Tuberville controversy

October 19, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Sarah Swetlik Before kicking off a day of workshops preparing for the upcoming November election, Alabama Democratic Party Chair Randy Kelley took a moment to address Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s recent comments regarding “reparation.” “I would say […]

DEBATE SURROUNDING BYLAWS AT ALABAMA DEMOCRATS’ CONVENTION ENDS IN WALKOUT

October 19, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Sarah Swetlik The second day of the Alabama Democratic Party’s statewide convention in Montgomery ended abruptly with a large group of committee members walking out after a debate over proposed changes to the organization’s bylaws. A […]

Student loan forgiveness application is now live: How to apply for up to $20,000 in debt reduction

October 19, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore Just days after the launch of a test site, President Joe Biden unveiled the full version of the website application for those seeking student loan forgiveness. Borrowers can submit their applications here. In […]

COMMENTARY: The Cruelty of Exploiting Vulnerable People for Political Advantage

October 19, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Ben Jealous There is always a new low for Trump Republicans. And that is pretty frightening. Take the latest exercise in lawlessness, dishonesty, and cruelty from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. He chartered a plane […]

Alabama divvied up $100 million for mortgage help, closes applications

October 19, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Sarah Whites-Koditschek Alabama has stopped taking new applications to help people pay their mortgages during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are not accepting further applications at this time, because the number of applications we can accept […]

Huntsville city council raises concerns over medical marijuana dispensaries

October 19, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Paul Gattis As the city of Huntsville began publicly considering seeking to bring medical marijuana dispensaries to the Rocket City, city council members raised concerns at Thursday’s meeting. The topic was discussed for about 35 […]

Tuskegee native, Baltimore pastor to Tuberville: ‘Criminals were the ones who enslaved the Black people’

October 19, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Roy S. Johnson This is an opinion column. Reparations were Rev. Robert Turner’s passion long before they became a national clarion call for those who believe America owes compensation to the descendants of the thousands of Black […]

5-year-old Birmingham boy found at bottom of hotel pool has died

October 19, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A boy found unresponsive in the indoor pool at a Birmingham hotel has died. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the boy as Jamir Ali-Shabazz-Hawkins. He was 5 and lived in Birmingham. Birmingham Fire and […]