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By Ramsey Archibald Alabama hospitals and ICUs, while still short of the huge numbers seen during the late summer delta surge, are already being stretched thin by omicron. And some areas are getting hit harder […]

By Michael Seale MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama reported a daily average of more than 6,000 COVID-19 cases Monday, but medical officials remain optimistic because hospitalizations in the state have not reached anywhere near the numbers […]

By Sarah Whites-Koditschek Anne Rygiel runs a homeless shelter for men in Birmingham called Firehouse Ministries. As the weather gets cold and the holidays approach, Rygiel must turn more people away each night for lack […]

By Rebecca Griesbach Alabama has struggled with educator staffing for years, but data shows shortages have worsened in specific areas and at different stages of the pipeline. According to the ACHE report, at least 1700 […]

Alabama A&M University president, Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr. retires after serving 12 years. SOURCE: Jerome Saintjones, Alabama A&M University, Public Relations Hundreds gathered in the T.M. Elmore Building on Saturday, December 11, for the retirement […]

Story and photos by Greg Miley, Speakin’ Out News, staff writer The Rosa Parks Day Huntsville/Madison County Commemoration Services was held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the Huntsville Public Transit Station, located at 500 […]

By Brian Lyman, Legislative/state government reporter, Montgomery Advertiser A state committee work- ing to put up statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol will solicit entries through […]

Submitted By Bro. Timothy Griffin Basileus, Xi Omicron Chapter F.I.E.T.T.S Omega Psi Phi, Incorporated is one of the nine historically Black fraternities and sororities that works to empower and develop young Black leaders of tomorrow. […]

By Ramsey Archibald, The Associated Press COVID cases per 100,000 residents The 7-day average for new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents as of Nov. 10, 2021. The delta wave keeps rolling, but Alabama appears to […]

Story and photos by Greg Miley, SON staff writer and photographer The North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence (NACEE) and the Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) hosted its 15th Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon. The event was […]