May 2023 – Page 13

Man pleads guilty in girl’s rape, over a decade later claims in civil court he didn’t do it

May 16, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Sarah Whites-Koditschek A man who pleaded guilty in the 2011 rape of a girl in the mental health ward at Children’s Hospital is now revictimizing her by proclaiming he didn’t do it in her civil […]

Video shows shouts of ‘white power!’ outside Black Homewood woman’s residence

May 16, 2023 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton A video posted to social media Monday shows the occupants of a truck shouting “white power!” outside the home of a Black Homewood resident. Felita Wilson, who posted the video, said the incident […]

15 cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama

May 16, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore Purchasing a home is a huge investment. But, with home prices reaching record highs, finding an affordable house has become more of a challenge. This is particularly true in some places in Alabama […]

Federal government intervenes in Alabama sewage crisis on civil rights grounds

May 16, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Dennis Pillion The federal government has found that Alabama’s rampant sewage issues in poor and minority communities in the Black Belt “raise concerns” of civil rights violations, and federal officials are working with state authorities […]

$3,200 tax credits available for some home improvements, IRS says: What qualifies?

May 16, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore Some energy efficient updates could qualify homeowners for up to $3,200 in tax credits. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes credits for taxpayers who make qualifying energy improvements to their home, according […]

“An Ethiopian is Baptized”

May 15, 2023 Bouldin 0

Background Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Lesson Context: Philip was one of the seven deacons chosen by the early Christians to evangelize and to serve the poor. Like Stephen he may have been a Hellenized Jew, someone […]

OBITUARIES 5/17 – 5/23/2023

May 15, 2023 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME MOTHER BIRDELL ATKINS JULY 28, 1940 – MAY 10, 2023 Funeral service will be 12:00 noon, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Shady Grove Baptist Church (135 Shady Grove Road Parish, AL […]

Alabama State men, Prairie View A&M women take SWAC Outdoor Track & Field crowns

May 11, 2023 Bouldin 0

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – The Alabama State Hornets claimed the2023 SWAC Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship title on Saturday. The win marked Alabama State’s first league title in SWAC Men’s Outdoor Track and Field […]

AHSAA Track: Dadeville sprinter collects emotional victories in 1A-3A meet

May 11, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Special to AL.com Dadeville High School senior Antojuan Woody won the 3A boys’ 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash Saturday in the final day of the Class 1A-3A State Track and Field Championships came to a […]

Turbo Tax settlement checks on the way: How much will they be and who qualifies?

May 11, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore Millions of taxpayers who used the popular Intuit filing software Turbo Tax will be receiving a check in the coming weeks. That money is part of a 2022 50-state, $141 million settlement stemming […]