June 2019

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, […]

Dying Churches Merging With Megachurches Are a Rising and Growing Trend

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: Blackchristiannews.com In recent years many congregations in the United States have seen their membership numbers drop to the point where they were forced to close down. Two such examples were Johnston Memorial Presbyterian Church, […]

On Juneteenth we must remember our fight for freedom continues

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson On June 19, 1865, Texan slaves found out they were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, two and a half years after it was issued by President […]

Costco and Kroger Recall Frozen Fruit Due to Hepatitis Contamination

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Derrick Lane Costco and Kroger have issued a massive recall of frozen blackberries, including those in frozen berry mixes, for a possible Hepatitis A contamination. The frozen berries are from the brand Townsend Farms, […]

Hugine Honored on 10th Anniversary, Birthday

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

The President of Alabama A&M University recently received accolades from the campus and religious communities, as well as local, county and state leaders during a trustee-hosted program recognizing a decade of service. Dr. Andrew Hugine, […]

Huntsville Alumnae Deltas Elect New Officers

June 19, 2019 sonadmin 0

Story and photo submitted by Huntsville Alumnae Chapter (HAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Alumnae Chapter (HAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has a rich, 65-year history of service […]

Shelby: Huntsville Awarded $8 Million for Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements

June 19, 2019 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: Office of Sen. Richard Shelby Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) granted the City of Huntsville a total of […]