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Pastor, sister say rogue Alabama police force sought revenge

January 28, 2022 Bouldin 0

By John Archibald It started about as bad as it can get. Then it got worse. Rev. Vincent Witt, a Baptist preacher and chaplain of the city of Lipscomb, is angry as he talks about his […]

This Alabama county fastens ankle monitors on hundreds who aren’t convicted of crimes

January 28, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Ashley Remkus Misty Jackson walked out of jail in May of 2020 with an electronic bracelet wrapped firmly around her ankle. After posting bail, Jackson paid another $75 to have that ankle monitor attached. Then […]

COMMENTARY: 2022 Will Be a Great Year for Blacks and People of Color in America

January 28, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Roger Caldwell, NNPA Newswire Contributor NNPA NEWSWIRE — When leadership reflects people of color, America is in a better place for opportunity and progressive ideas for Black people. Whether you’re looking forward to them, […]

Minority business development center opening in Birmingham

January 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Minority business owners now have a new resource in the Birmingham area for help in networking, securing federal resources and building opportunities. The Alabama Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is operating in Birmingham’s historic 4th […]

Federal civil rights officials investigate Talladega County schools over discrimination complaint

January 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Rebecca Griesbach A federal civil rights office is investigating Talladega County Schools after a parent alleged a teacher treated his Black son unfairly and retaliated against the student and parent after they complained. “All Brayden […]

16-year-old boy killed in afternoon Northport shooting

January 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson An investigation is underway after a teen boy was shot to death Monday afternoon. Northport police responded at 2:53 p.m. to the Valley Hills public housing community on a report of a person […]

Slain pregnant girlfriend of Huntsville police officer was ‘a beacon of light,’ parents say

January 14, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A 26-year-old pregnant mother of two shot to death Friday is being remembered as a champion for the underdog and for her love of her family. Courtney Spraggins was shot to death about […]

Groundbreaking actor Sidney Poitier has died at 94

January 14, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Lawrence Specker Actor Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor whose many credits included becoming the first Black male to win the Academy Award for best actor, has died at age 94. His death was first reported […]

Alabama jailers await trial over 13-minute beatdown; lawsuit settled

January 14, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Ashley Remkus A man who suffered multiple broken bones in his face during a lengthy beating at the DeKalb County jail has settled his federal lawsuit against a dozen county employees, including the three jailers […]

Birmingham CEO is first Black chairman of Business Council of Alabama

January 14, 2022 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton The CEO of a Birmingham construction company has been elected as the first Black chairman of the Business Council of Alabama. Mike Kemp, a longtime fixture of the organization, was chosen for the […]