July 2022 – Page 8

JSU’S Robinson named AD of the Year

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LAS VEGAS – Jackson State University Vice President / Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson was honored for his leadership as he received the prestigious 2021-2022 Cushman & Wakefield Athletic Director of the Year award by […]

FORESTRY ALUM NEXT TIKTOK SENSATION

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Jerome Saintjones “Refreshing Wholesomeness” Kyle Lybarger has a passion for forest and grassland ecosystems that is gaining a lot of attention. The Alabama A&M University forestry alum’s love for native plants and landscapes has captured […]

What Alabama schools can teach about abortion, sex education after Roe

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By Rebecca Griesbach and Savannah Tryens-Fernandes Alabama schools are not required to teach sex education, so it’s mostly up to schools to decide whether to teach those lessons – and how in-depth they should be. Over the […]

‘Soul of the city’: Birmingham’s A.G. Gaston Motel opens archive room as renovation continues

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By Kalyn Dunkins Visitors to Birmingham’s civil rights trail can add one more stop after Thursday’s opening of a new section of the historic A.G. Gaston Motel. Named after Birmingham’s first Black millionaire, Arthur George Gaston, […]

Alabama officers who died in line of duty in 2021 honored in End of Watch Ride to Remember

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By Carol Robinson Four Alabama law enforcement officers are being remembered as part of a countrywide tour to remember officers who died in the line of duty in 2021. The End of Watch Ride to Remember stopped […]

Alabama TikTok star Mama Tot on son’s death: ‘We are not ashamed of him’

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By Tandra Smith The TikTok star and mother of a slain Alabama 18-year-old has spoken out about her son’s death. Ophelia Nichols, also known as “Mama Tot” on TikTok, asked people to not judge Randon Lee, […]

Q&A with City Councilman Devyn Keith: Making sure Huntsville does redevelopment right

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By Scott Turner, Lede, a digital news publication “This story first appeared in the Lede, a digital news publication delivered to our subscribers every morning. Go here to subscribe.” First elected in 2016, Huntsville City Councilman Devyn Keith […]

Alabama civil rights pioneer Fred Gray to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

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By Mike Cason Alabama civil rights attorney Fred Gray Sr. will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, President Joe Biden announced today. Gray, 91, built his legendary career at the forefront […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF EYE HEALTH AND RECOGNIZING EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS

July 6, 2022 Bouldin 0

SOURCE: By Daniel Richardson Each year, the National Eye Institute, a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recognizes the month of July as Healthy Vision Month. This is an opportunity to bring attention […]

AAMU Names VP for Research and Economic Development

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Assuming Duties August 1 After a national search and competitive review process by an AAMU search and selection committee, AAMU is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Majed El-Dweik as the Vice President of […]