January 2022 – Page 2

Alabama A&M Football Named AFCA Minority Offensive Staff of the Year Following Prolific Campaign

January 28, 2022 Bouldin 0

WACO, Texas – Following another campaign that saw gaudy numbers that made defenses stand up and take note, Alabama A&M football has been recognized as the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Minority Offensive Staff of the […]

Police in this tiny Alabama town suck drivers into legal ‘BLACK HOLE’

January 28, 2022 Bouldin 0

By John Archibald Ramon Perez came to court last month ready to fight the tickets he’d been handed by Brookside police, including one for rolling through a stop sign and another for driving 48 mph in […]

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 […]

‘Man of tremendous character:’ Basketball coach Roosevelt Sanders left legacy in T-town

January 28, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Ben Thomas AHSAA executive director Alvin Briggs called Roosevelt Sanders a “man of tremendous character.” Sanders, an AHSAA Hall of Fame basketball coach, died over the weekend at the age of 84. He led Central-Tuscaloosa […]

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, […]

IN MEMORIAM: Cheryl Hickmon: National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dies

January 28, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D, NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor THE BURTON WIRE — Hickmon, a beloved and celebrated member, served the organization for 39 years. The Connecticut native was initiated into the Alpha […]

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January 26, 2022 Bouldin 0

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OBITURARIES 1/26 – 2/1/2022

January 26, 2022 Bouldin 0

CELEBRITY DEATHS ‘Man of tremendous character:’ Basketball coach Roosevelt Sanders left legacy in T-town IN MEMORIAM: Cheryl Hickmon: National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dies ROYAL FUNERAL HOME MS. HAZEL BRANDON APRIL 17, […]

One Woman’s Opinion

January 26, 2022 Bouldin 0

Thanks to Speakin Out News and to our many dedicated readers. Sunday was a beautiful day with the sun shinning but it was a bit chilly. It is hard to keep up with 55 degrees […]