2025 – Page 169

Alabama bill adding $10.64 fee on prescriptions advances as state struggles with pharmacy closings

March 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

By The Associated Press Two blocks from the Alabama Statehouse, a black wreath hung on the door of Adams Drugs — a symbol to draw attention to the number of neighborhood pharmacies that have closed, or […]

Social Security requirements changing April 1

March 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore Changes are in store for millions of current and future Social Security recipients. Starting April 1, all new Social Security applicants, as well as current beneficiaries wanting to make changes to their accounts, […]

Alabama state workers would not have to choose between Juneteenth, Jefferson Davis’ birthday under amended bill

March 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Alander Rocha & Alabama Reflector A House committee Wednesday approved a bill making Juneteenth an Alabama state holiday after the sponsor removed a provision that would have required state employees to choose between that holiday […]

Alabama Inventor Lonnie Johnson Poised to Revolutionize Battery Technology

March 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Lonnie Johnson, the brilliant mind behind the iconic Super Soaker, may be on the verge of his most impactful invention yet—one that could transform clean energy and electric vehicle performance. After 25 […]

IRS stimulus checks 2025: See if you qualify

March 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore The deadline to apply for missed stimulus payments issued in 2021 is less than a month away, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Some 1 million taxpayers are eligible for stimulus payments of […]

OBITARIES 3/26 – 4/1/2025

March 24, 2025 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL Ms. Margaret Ellen Jones April 25, 1939 – March 16, 2025 Funeral service for Ms. Margaret Ellen Jones was held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Lucas Street Church of Christ […]

It’s The Law! Did You Know?

March 20, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Attorney Raven Beach If you’re struggling to obtain gainful employment or suitable housing, you might benefit from having your criminal record expunged. Expungement is the removal of a conviction from a person’s criminal record. […]

Norfolk State women get best seed in Big Dance

March 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor Men’s and women’s tournament champions of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) were in play-in (First Four) games early this week while men’s and women’s tournament champions from the Mid Eastern Athletic […]

Alabama State pulls away late against Jackson State to end SWAC championship drought

March 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

by HBCU Sports The Alabama State Hornets defeated the Jackson State Tigers 60-56 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference men’s basketball championship on Saturday night at the Gateway Center Arena. The No. 5 seed Hornets (19-15, 14-6 SWAC) clinched […]

HBCU women’s basketball coach resigns days after SWAC conference tournament

March 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

by Chris Stevens Days after the conclusion of the SWAC basketball tournament, one women’s program in the conference will take a new direction. “As I step into the next chapter of my life, I am filled […]