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Former Brookside officer charged with rape in Jefferson County

May 4, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Ashley Remkus and John Archibald and Howard Koplowitz A former police officer in the embattled town of Brookside has been arrested on a rape charge in Jefferson County. Deshawn Mark Cook, 26, was booked into the Jefferson […]

3 Alabama church daycare workers accused of hitting, shoving toddlers: ‘No child should go through that’

May 4, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson Three former workers at a prominent Alabama church daycare have been charged with child abuse. Chief Deputy District Attorney C.J. Robinson on Monday announced the charges in what he called a “sickening” case. […]

Dana Hall McCain: Agency for women in a post-Roe world

May 4, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Dana Hall McCain This is an opinion column. Those heavily invested in either side of the abortion debate are watching the Supreme Court with bated breath right now. The Court heard arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson […]

Alabama offers teachers $1,000 bonus to boost reading instruction

May 4, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Trisha Powell Crain Thousands of Alabama public school teachers could be eligible for a $1,000 stipend for working on their reading instruction. State education officials say instructors who voluntarily completed the training – two years for […]

Managing Black Mental Health (Q&A)

May 4, 2022 Bouldin 0

by Jade Curtis For many years, mental health has been taboo to discuss in the Black community. There is a correlation between Black mental and physical health. A panel discusses this relationship and provides tips to […]

PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ANNOUNCED

May 4, 2022 Bouldin 0

“Futurist Think-Tank” Huntsville, Ala. —- President Daniel K. Wims is pleased to announce that the following individuals have agreed to serve on a University Presidential Advisory Council. President Wims described the new advisory council as […]

Missing Alabama jailer Vicky White had ‘special relationship’ with escapee Casey Cole White, sheriff says

May 4, 2022 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Escaped Lauderdale County inmate Casey Cole White had an ongoing relationship with the Lauderdale County assistant director of corrections, with whom he was last seen Friday before his escape. According to an announcement […]

What Is Autism? There is no one type of autism, but many.

May 4, 2022 Bouldin 0

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated […]

What Should Parents Know About Coronavirus Variants In Babies and Children?

May 4, 2022 Bouldin 0

Coronavirus variants, including the very contagious omicron variant, continue to spread, particularly in areas with low rates of community COVID-19 vaccination and among populations such as children under 5 who cannot yet be vaccinated. For […]

Alabama police investigating pets shot with arrows: ‘This is totally unacceptable’

May 4, 2022 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Atmore police is asking for the public’s help in finding the culprit behind various acts of violence against pets. According to police, several pets in different neighborhoods around the city have been shot […]