March 2024 – Page 12

Alabama official calls for firing of transgender Space Camp employee after parent speaks out

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By William Thornton Several Alabama politicians say they are concerned about children’s safety at Huntsville’s Space Camp after a parent complained about the presence of a transgender employee. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Reps. Dale Strong […]

North Alabama man arrested for possession of child porn

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By William Thornton Decatur police have arrested a man on multiple charges of possessing child pornography. Christopher Newell Schuknecht, 50, faces five charges of possession of obscene material, according to court records. He is being held […]

Missing Blount County girl, 10, left note saying she was running away; drones deployed in search

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By Carol Robinson A 10-year-old Blount County girl missing for more than 24 hours left a note indicating her intention to run away, authorities said Monday. Alexa Bliss was last known to be at her Blountsville […]

ADC Chair, Rev. Dr. Randy Kelley, responds to Dr. Joe Reed’s Letter for Genuine Representation in Alabama’s Second CongressionalDistrict Race

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Special to Speakin’ Out News Editor’s Note: In an exclusive statement provided to Speakin’ Out News, Rev. Dr. Randy B. Kelley, Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, responded directly to the concerns raised by political […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin expecting first child with wife, Kendra

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By Margaret Kates Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is expecting his first child with wife Kendra Woodfin, he announced on Facebook Sunday. “Kendra, LOVE is beautiful! LOVE is all we need!” Woodfin captioned a photo of the couple, with […]

70-year-old Mobile County man stabbed, set on fire by teen, sheriff says

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By Warren Kulo A Mobile County man was stabbed and set on fire Wednesday afternoon, with the primary suspect a teenager who had been living with the victim. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office responded to a […]

Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024: Ali Mims of Harpersville wins the crown

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By Mary Colurso Ali Mims is the new Miss Alabama’s Teen. The 16-year-old from Shelby County was crowned on Sunday at Thompson High School in Alabaster. She competed as Miss Hoover’s Teen, besting 37 other contestants for the state title. […]

U-Haul driver rescued after being trapped in massive concrete beam collapse at Birmingham high-rise

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By Carol Robinson A team of firefighters worked for at least 1 1/2 hours to rescue a U-Haul driver who was trapped under a collapsed concrete beam on Birmingham’s Southside. The rescue operation began about 12:30 […]

Which books get challenged in Alabama libraries? See the list.

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By Williesha Morris Alabamians challenged more than 100 books in public libraries statewide last year, according to a public library service survey. In early January, the Alabama Public Library Service asked libraries “Since April 1, 2023, […]

Public hearing set for quarry in fast growing North Alabama county

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By Scott Turner Belle Mina residents will have one more chance to convince the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to stop a quarry from being built in their community. ADEM will hold a public hearing on […]