February 2023 – Page 9

OBITUARIES 2/8 – 2/14/2023

February 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

Tragic Death Suspect charged with murder of Birmingham mother killed in hail of rifle fire, police say Body recovered from Bayview Lake believed to be fisherman who disappeared 8 days ago ROYAL FUNERAL HOME MRS. […]

LEGAL ADS 1/1 – 2/7/2023

February 1, 2023 Bouldin 0

SHERIFF’S SALEUnder and by the virtue of an execution issued out of the CIRCUIT Court of MADISON County on a Judgment rendered against ROCHELLE GATHINGS Defendant(s) and in favor REDSTONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Plaintiff(s). I, […]

The Derby Heritage Celebration The Story of the African American Jockeys

February 1, 2023 Bouldin 0

When people hear the term “horse racing”, one of the first things they think of is the Kentucky Derby! But did you know that the first winner of the Kentucky Derby was African American? In […]

POTTER’S HAND CHURCH MINISTRIES PRESENTED IT’S FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY

February 1, 2023 Bouldin 0

Story and photo submitted by Palmer Walker The Potter’s Hand Church Ministries (983 Indian Creek Road) where Elder Zachary B. Williams is the Pastor held its Family & Friends Day on Sunday, the 29th of […]

Former State Rep. Mac McCutcheon replacing Dale Strong as Madison County chairman

February 1, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Scott Turner Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey appointed former Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon Madison County Commission chairman on Tuesday. “Speaker McCutcheon, who I have worked with for many years, is a proven leader, […]

LITTLE SHAKEUPS AT THE TOP OF HOOPS RACES

February 1, 2023 Bouldin 0

By LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor There is a little change at the top of the conference basketball races as regular season play in the CIAA and SIAC enters its final month. Tournament dates and locations […]

WJAB-TV INTERNS LA-BOUND

February 1, 2023 Bouldin 0

Meet Morgan & Karstin Two communications media majors at Alabama A&M University are looking forward to participating in a unique internship program in Los Angeles this summer. Morgan Marshall and Karstin Matthews have served as […]

Alabama Attorney General suing to block early release nearly 400 inmates

February 1, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Ivana Hrynkiw The Alabama Attorney General filed a lawsuit today opposing the early release of nearly 400 inmates on Tuesday, arguing that victims’ families weren’t properly notified of their releases. The lawsuit, filed by Attorney […]

ALABAMA MASS PRISON RELEASE: STATE FREEING 369 INMATES UNDER AMENDED 2015 LAW

February 1, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Scott Turner The Alabama Department of Corrections will be releasing nearly 400 inmates statewide on Tuesday. The mass release – which will put the early- release inmates under the supervision of the Alabama Bureau […]

6 years after MLK assassination, his mother was gunned down, too

February 1, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore Six years after an assassin cut down Rev. Martin Luther King, a man walked into Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and killed the late civil rights leader’s mother as she played the organ […]