February 2025 – Page 11

The Rise of Black Labor Unions in America: A Legacy of Strength and Solidarity

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SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Throughout American history, Black workers have played a critical role in building the nation’s economy, yet they have often faced discrimination, exclusion, and exploitation in the workforce. The rise of Black labor […]

Roy S. Johnson: So, are we ‘great’ yet? Were we ever?

February 11, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Roy S. Johnson This is an opinion column. I’m so ready for it. Ready for the greatness Donald Trump promised us. Ready for him to “take America into our ‘Golden Age,’” as Gov. Kay Ivey effusively […]

Dangerous Curve on South Green Mountain Road Sparks Safety Concerns as Development Expands

February 11, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The City of Huntsville has installed warning signs to alert motorists about a hazardous curve on South Green Mountain Road. Despite these efforts, speeding remains a concern near a housing development under […]

Alabama Senate passes bill defining male and female despite fears of transgender discrimination

February 11, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason The Alabama Senate passed a bill Thursday to define male and female in state law, a bill that Gov. Kay Ivey has said she looked forward to signing. Opponents say the bill will […]

Struggling Alabama hospital files for bankruptcy but says ‘patient care will not change’

February 11, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes Jackson Hospital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday, saying the move will help protect their operations and employees. Despite the voluntary filing, the hospital in Montgomery said it will remain open, adding […]

Alabama tow truck drivers would be required to immediately register vehicles they tow under new bill

February 11, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Heather Gann Alabama state Rep. Allen Treadaway, R-Morris, has filed a bill that would update existing law to require tow truck drivers to report vehicles immediately after towing them. Currently, a person in possession of an unclaimed […]

“Praying Properly”

February 10, 2025 Bouldin 0

Lesson Context: The disciples’ interest in learning about prayer was sparked by their awareness that John the Baptist had taught his own followers the correct way to pray (Luke 11:1). While no one has any […]

OBITUARIES 2/12 – 2/18/2025

February 10, 2025 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mrs. Laura Lowery Burroughs October 19, 1947 – January 31, 2025 Graveside service was 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Valhalla Memory Gardens, located at 698 Winchester Road, Huntsville, AL […]

Hidden Gems in Black History: A Black Man Introduced the First U.S. Vaccine

February 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

by Karen Heslop Though you may be used to hearing about medical breakthroughs being made by scientists and researchers, you may be surprised to learn that the idea for the first vaccine came from an enslaved […]

This Common Side Effect Is Why You Have Muscle Spasms After A Stroke

February 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

by Dominique Lambright Spasticity, like other brain disorders, is complicated. The Cleveland Clinic says the disorder tightens and uncontrollably contracts several muscles. Post-stroke spasticity is prevalent but hard to quantify. A 2018 International Journal of Gerontology […]