2024 – Page 192

Honoring Michael Donald: The Final Recorded Lynching in the United States

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

Alabama’s Haunting History and the Pursuit of Justice By Speakin’ Out News Michael Donald, an African-American youth born on July 24, 1961, in Mobile, Alabama, tragically met his end on March 21, 1981, in one […]

North Alabama substitute teacher arrested for allegedly engaging in sex act with student under 19

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz A substitute teacher in north Alabama was arrested for allegedly engaging in a sex act with a student under 19 years old, authorities announced Friday. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint […]

JACKSON STATE BAND ROCKED WITH USHER AT SUPER BOWL LVIII HALFTIME:

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band made a special appearance with Grammy-winning artist Usher during the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in Las Vegas. The Boom showed television viewers and football […]

Shooter entered Texas megachurch with young son and used AR-style rifle in the attack, police say

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

BY JUAN LOZANO, ACACIA CORONADO AND JIM VERTUNO HOUSTON (AP) — The shooter at a Texas megachurch had a history of mental illness and brought their young son to the attack that was carried out using an AR-style rifle and ended […]

$15 million land purchase to protect 8,000 acres of America’s Amazon in south Alabama

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Dennis Pillion At the top of America’s Amazon, nearly 8,000 acres of Alabama’s most sensitive and ecologically important land is being preserved forever, thanks to a multi-million dollar collaboration involving The Nature Conservancy in Alabama, […]

8-year-old boy sexually assaulted by roommate at ‘troubled’ Alabama youth home, lawsuit claims

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson An 8-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by his roommate just eight days after he became a patient at a south Alabama behavioral facility for children, according to a lawsuit filed today. The 56-pound […]

Drake State, Madison County, and Huntsville City Schools partner to offer free CDL classes

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Skip Vaughan(SOURCE: U.S. Army Mil) Huntsville, Ala. – Drake State Community and Technical College, Madison County, and Huntsville City Schools (HCS) have partnered to address the growing demand for a skilled workforce in Madison […]

Trailblazer Louphenia Thomas: Pioneering Alabama’s Political Landscape and Education Funding

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News Louphenia Thomas made history in 1978 by becoming the first Black woman elected to the Alabama legislature. A Birmingham businesswoman and beautician, she took her oath of office that year, marking […]

Alabama working on $15,000 stipends for certain school administrators

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Trisha Powell Crain Alabama’s school principals could receive as much as a $15,000 stipend during the coming school year if they show they are boosting student outcomes. The new program is the result of a […]

New $5,000 tax credit plan could benefit 48 million Americans

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore New bipartisan legislation would put money in the hands of almost 50 million Americans who serve as caregivers for family members. The Credit for Caring Act would reimburse family carers with up to $5,000 in […]