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Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump Administration’s rescission of funding freeze

February 4, 2025 Bouldin 0

ByStaff “The Trump Administration has shown its hand, and we must remain vigilant,” Sewell said. S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, released the following statement after the Trump Administration rescinded its Office of Management and Budget […]

Teen shot and killed at north Alabama barbecue restaurant identified by police

February 4, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Heather Gann Deshaun Labraunt Lewis, 18, has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting this weekend at a Decatur restaurant, according to a release from the police department. Around 12:12 a.m. on Saturday, […]

Alabama widow sues Florida hospital after husband died when liver was removed instead of spleen

February 4, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz A Muscle Shoals widow filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging a Florida hospital and the surgeon and nurses who treated her husband were negligent after he died when his liver was removed instead of […]

Alabama school employee on leave after saying parents could keep kids home to avoid ICE

February 4, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Patrick Darrington A Mobile County public school worker is currently on administrative leave after sending an email to co-workers on how to protect students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to FOX10 News. Efforts by AL.com […]

Ex-Alabama high school performance arts teacher charged with sexual involvement with students

February 4, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz An Alabama high school performance arts teacher who resigned earlier this month was arrested Thursday for allegedly engaging in sexual acts and other offenses with students, authorities said. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s […]

Missing former Alabama assistant basketball coach found slain near Atlanta

February 4, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz A former Alabama A&M and University of Alabama assistant basketball coach who was reported missing Monday in Georgia was found shot to death Wednesday near Atlanta, according to his family. Sammy Jackson, 59, […]

Alabama A&M Community to Remember Dr. Roderick

February 4, 2025 Bouldin 0

It is with sadness that Alabama A&M University mourns the passing of Dr. Roderick DeWayne Watts, AAMU Board of Trustees President Pro Tempore. Trustee Watts transitioned Monday after a lengthy illness. The thoughts and prayers of […]

AAMU Marching Band Holds Final Honda Battle of the Bands Rehearsal

February 4, 2025 Bouldin 0

The Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon & White Band has landed in Los Angeles, ready to make history as one of only six bands selected to perform in the first-ever Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) on the West […]

AAMU RECRUITS STUDENTS AT SOFI STADIUM

February 4, 2025 Bouldin 0

Alabama A&M University recruiters offered on-site acceptance, scholarships, and waived application fees at the 2025 Black College Expo held at Hollywood Park Saturday. Part of Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) festivities, the event included […]

The Death of DEI and…

February 4, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Cindi Branham The original title of this column was to be “Are We Witnessing the Death of DEI?” That was before the federal administration did what they did on January 21, 2025, one day […]