May 2023 – Page 7

5 shootings in violent Birmingham weekend leave 2 dead, 9 injured

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A violent weekend in Birmingham left 11 people shot in five different incidents throughout the city. Two of those victims died, and two others are fighting for their lives. Birmingham police on Monday […]

XFL SHOWCASE COMING TO CLARK ATLANTA

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

Arlington, TX – The XFL announced that it would host its XFL HBCU Showcase on Saturday, June 17, at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA. The XFL HBCU Showcase will be open exclusively to players […]

More than 100 buildings across the nation lighting up green for Mental Health Month in May

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

AAMU’s Event Center joins buildings across the nation lighting up green for Mental Health Month: https://www.mhanational. org/…/green-lights-for- mental… The AAMU Department of Psychology & Counseling is mark- ing May with an Address Your Stress Campaign. […]

In Memoriam: Greensboro Watchman, Rev. Bobby L. Smith

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

Story and photo written and submitted by Clifton Miller Rev. Bobby L. Smith (Colonel, Retired Army) of Manassas, VA, passed away on May 5, 2023. Rev. Smith was born February 21, 1961, in Greensboro, AL, […]

Alabama’s education system was designed to preserve white supremacy. I should know

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

A brief history of public education in Alabama: Part II By Guest columnist Kyle Whitmire The United States military understood something a century ago that many folks still don’t get today — there are some […]

Councilman invites Biden to Huntsville in push for Space Command

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Paul Gattis A member of the Huntsville city council has invited President Joe Biden to visit the Rocket City as part of the ongoing effort to ensure Space Command makes its permanent home at Redstone […]

25 Alabama ZIP codes that have donated the most to Trump 2024

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore My, how time flies. We’re a little more than one year away from the 2024 presidential election and the possibility of a second Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump showdown looms large. Trump faces […]

Lawmakers pass bill to limit driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fees

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Sarah Swetlik Alabama lawmakers in both chambers now have passed a bill that would allow more flexibility with fine and fee payments before a person’s license is suspended. The bill does not excuse tickets or […]

Sanders Selected to Play in 2023 MSP All Star Game

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. __ Alabama A&M senior infielder Venice Sanders will represent the Bulldog softball team this offseason in the 2023 Minority Softball Prospects (MSP) HBCU All Star Game, as she was selected due to her performance during 2023. Sanders is […]

Southern Living: These two Alabama cities are great with grandkids

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

According to the folks at Southern Living, two Alabama cities are among the best vacation destinations if you’re bringing grandchildren along. It’ll probably come as no surprise that the beach makes the cut for “The Best Places To Travel […]