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“When We Fight, We Win!”

November 1, 2019 sonadmin 0

Story compiled by Speakin’ Out News staff; SON Photos by Patrick V. Grayson The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP held its 67th Annual State Convention for the weekend of October 10-13, 2019 in Huntsville, […]

History Made With Two First-Ever Black Mayors Elected In Alabama

November 1, 2019 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS History was made last Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in the capital of Alabama as Montgomery elected its first black mayor, 45-year-old probate Judge Steven Reed. Talladega voters made history Tuesday night. Following […]

AAMU Secures Funding, Moving Forward on Event Center

November 1, 2019 sonadmin 0

by Jerome Saintjones, Office of Marketing & Public Relations, Alabama A&M University (PHOTO l-r) Alabama A&M University (AAMU) President Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr.; AAMU General Counsel Angela Debro; AAMU Associate General Counsel Roslyn Crews; AAMU […]

Specialist Earns Excellence in Extension Honor

November 1, 2019 sonadmin 0

Story by Wendi Williams, AAMU Dr. Dorothy Brandon received the 1890 Excellence in Extension Award from the Association of Extension Administrators for her body of work in the areas of family and consumer science, and workforce development. Brandon oversees several outreach initiatives, […]

Alabama A&M University to Culminate “University” Designation with Anniversary Gala

November 1, 2019 sonadmin 0

AAMU NEWS RELEASE Huntsville, Ala. —- In 1969, two landmark events occurred as part of the chronicles of now 144-year-old Alabama A&M University (AAMU). In that year, what once was Alabama A&M College became Alabama […]

AAMU College of Business Selected Partner of the Year by the National Black MBA Association

November 1, 2019 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: Alabama A&M University (AAMU) Dean Delmonize ‘Del’ Smith, center, accepts award for Alabama A&M University’s College of Business and Public Affairs. Presenting the award were (l-r) Jesse J. Tyson, president and CEO, NBMBAA, and […]

Alabama Sheriff Arrested for Scamming Food Bank and His Own Church Out of Thousands of Dollars

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

Pickens County Sheriff David Abston was arrested on Friday, June 14, 2019 for scamming a food bank and other charges. (JAY REEVES, AP ) – – Abston, who resigned, also agreed to forfeit about $51,000, […]

Alabama Law Orders ‘Chemical Castration’ of Some Child Molesters

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

In a Feb. 12, 2014 file photo, Rep. Steve Hurst, R-Munford, watches discussion on the house floor in the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala. (KIM CHANDLIER, AP) – – Some Alabama sex offenders who abuse […]

North Huntsville Business Association is Seeking Qualified Franchisees

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

Story by Reginald McKenzie, president, North Huntsvile Business Association (NHBA) (HUNTSVILLE, AL) – – The Original Hot Dog Factory is a gourmet hot dog boutique and quickly becoming an American favorite! We are actively seeking […]

Oakwoodites Help Huntsville Celebrate Juneteenth

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

Story and photos submitted by Oakwood University (From L -R): WJOU on-air personality Karlecia Swann (“K-Swann”), left, portrayed Dr. Eva B. Dykes, and Alton Conwell from Oakwood’s Office of Student Accounts portrayed author Alex Haley, […]