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BIKES OR BUST: Huntsville Utilities’ Generous Contribution

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News and photos by Huntsville Utilities (HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA) — In a heartwarming display of community support, Huntsville Utilities employees have again demonstrated their commitment to giving back. On Saturday, November 18th, the […]

Inmate death under investigation at Madison County jail

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Paul Gattis The death of an inmate at the Madison County Jail in Huntsville is under investigation, Sheriff Kevin Turner announced Wednesday. The sheriff’s office said the inmate is believed to have attempted to kill […]

Nike Announces Pre-Launch of AAMU Shoe, Nov. 17

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

Nike Announces Pre-Launch of AAMU Shoe, Nov. 17 Nike has announced a special pre-launch of its new Alabama A&M University shoe. City G.E.A.R. will launch a limited quantity of the intricately-designed Terminator High kicks at its 2250 Sparkman […]

Jefferson County’s latest deadly dog attack robs family of ‘a beautiful spirit’

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson One week ago today, the unfathomable happened to Sharon Kaye Billups Portis and those who loved her. It was about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, when a passerby by found the body of the […]

10 Black Parenting Perspectives on ADHD

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Dominique Lambright It might be difficult for parents with neurodiverse children to make the leap into homeschooling. Many U.S. public schools aren’t equipped to handle children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which can lead to […]

51-year-old Opelika man charged with sex abuse of young girl

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A Lee County man is under arrest in the alleged sex abuse of a child. Sheriff’s officials on Friday announced the arrest of 51-year-old Michael Deangelo Jones. He lives in Opelika. The investigation […]

Brookside police strip-searched man on roadside in search of marijuana, new lawsuit says

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Joseph D. Bryant Police in Brookside ordered a young man to take off his clothes as they searched him for marijuana on a dark roadside two years ago, a new federal lawsuit alleges. Kwame Wright […]

Alabama Death Row spiritual adviser: ‘McWhorter was a murderer… Alabama was too’

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Ivana Hrynkiw Seeing a friend be executed never gets easier, the Rev. Jeff Hood said. But it does fuel his rage. “Casey McWhorter was a murderer and tonight, all of Alabama was too,” he said […]

DIRECT SOURCING OF COTTON FROM FOUR ALABAMA FARMS TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

Victoria’s Secret Partners with AAMU Alumnus, Black-Owned Bridgeforth Farms Victoria’s Secret & Co. has recently embarked on a first-of-its-kind initiative to advance diverse suppliers and responsible sourcing. In a departure from fashion industry standards, the global […]

The Benefits of Vitamin A For Your Skin

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Dominique Lambright Your retinoid-responsive skin absorbs vitamin A well when applied topically. This can relieve acne and other skin issues. What Is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is crucial for skin, ocular, reproductive, and immunological health. […]