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Is Alabama expanding Medicaid? What to know about $4 million effort to help postpartum moms

August 10, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Sarah Swetlik Alabama mothers could see state-funded health insurance coverage extended from 60 days to 12 months postpartum beginning in October. The state is starting a pilot project to extend the amount of time new […]

Alabama prison warden, on leave for alleged ‘sexual misconduct,’ retires

August 10, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Paul Gattis Deborah Toney, the embattled warden of Alabama’s largest prison who was placed on administrative leave in March, has retired. The Alabama Department of Corrections on Friday confirmed Toney’s retirement. She was the warden […]

Goodman: Allegations against UAB involving rape can’t be ignored

August 10, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Joseph Goodman The mishandling of sexual assault allegations is a disturbing pattern in higher education. For those reasons alone, this latest lawsuit involving a former student at UAB demands full attention. It cannot be ignored. […]

Alabama rescinds prison health care contract award, will start process over

August 10, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason The Alabama Department of Corrections has rescinded its decision to pick a new company to provide comprehensive medical and mental health care to inmates. The ADOC announced in July that it had picked YesCare Corp., […]

Progressive Union Church Community Block Party and Back to School Jam

August 10, 2022 Bouldin 0

Story and photos submitted by Greg Miley, SON staff writer The Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church hosted a Community Block Party and Back to School Jam on Saturday, August 6, 2022, 12:00 noon to 4:00 […]

THE NORTH ALABAMA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE (NACEE) HELD ITS 16TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS LUNCHEON

August 10, 2022 Bouldin 0

Story and photos submitted by Greg Miley, SON staff writer The North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence (NACEE) held its 16th Annual Scholarship and Community Service Awards Luncheon on Friday, August 5, 2022, at the […]

Cameron Smith: What if we’re wrong about God?

August 10, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Cameron Smith I could tell my eight-year-old’s spirit was heavy as he approached me while I tended the glowing embers. The mesmerizing flames of the backyard fire often create opportunities for deep conversations with my […]

Bessemer man charged in shootout during exhibition driving in Birmingham that killed 19-year-old bystander

August 10, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A suspect has been charged after a bystander was fatally shot during exhibition driving in downtown Birmingham early Sunday. Ronald Demetrius White, a 23-year-old Bessemer man, is charged with murder in the killing […]

Barack, Michelle Obama: ‘Importance of stories’ made Africatown film ‘Descendant’ a compelling project

August 10, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Lawrence Specker Release plans for Africatown documentary “Descendant” might look like a slow burn, but weekend comments from Barack and Michelle Obama show there’s some real heat behind the project. The film directed by Mobile […]

Rev. Bolton has dual roles at OC and church

August 10, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Bob Campbell The Rev. James J. Bolton stays plenty busy with his job as a professor and chairman of the department of pre-health sciences at Odessa College, but his devotion to the ministry goes […]