May 2023 – Page 8

Alabama man accused of killing 2-year-old says he tried to punch the boy awake after he fell in tub

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Christy Bailey The News Courier, Athens, Ala. (TNS) and Tribune Media Services Keshan Darrel Allen, 29, of Athens made his first appearance in court Thursday afternoon since his arrest Tuesday, May 16. Allen is charged […]

Archibald: Alabama Legislature pulls a stunner

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By John Archibald This is an opinion column. I feel dizzy. Lightheaded. Like I’m on unfamiliar ground and can’t get my bearings. I’m sitting here looking at the work of the Alabama Legislature and – what’s […]

Jim Brown, legendary NFL running back, actor & social activist, dead at 87

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Creg Stephenson Jim Brown, the legendary NFL running back who quit the game at the height of his fame to concentrate on filmmaking and social activism, has died. He was 87. Brown’s wife, Monique, confirmed […]

Alabama man accused of killing of pregnant Florida teen Anastasia Gilley faces more charges

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton An Alabama man charged in the death of a pregnant Florida teen whose body was found last week now faces an additional capital murder charge. Marquis Devan McCloud, 33, now faces an additional […]

Florida is set to arrest people in restrooms regardless of legal gender status in sweeping bill

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Denny Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida signed HB1521—a bill that would criminalize trans people from using public restrooms, effective July 1. Introduced on Mar. 6 and sponsored by Republican Sanford area Rep. Rachel Plakon, the […]

BASEBALL TAKES FRIDAY DOUBLEHEADER AGAINST MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TO WIN FINAL SERIES OF REGULAR SEASON

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. __ Alabama A&M took their final series of the regular season on Friday, gaining both games of the doubleheader against Mississippi Valley State by scores of 4-3 and 5-3 at the Bulldog Baseball Field to […]

The Danger of Forcing Forgiveness

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

WILCO DE VRIES| We must be wary of wrongly using the biblical command in order to silence victims of abuse. Forgiveness is the heartbeat of salvation history and the virtue that should mark the followers […]

Bill would add 98-cent fee to cellphone bills to support mental health crisis care in Alabama

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill to add a monthly surcharge of 98 cents to cellphone and landline bills to raise about $70 million a year to expand care for people suffering from […]

Chocolate milk may soon be banned in school cafeterias

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore A lunchtime favorite of students everywhere may soon be a thing of the past. U.S. officials are considering banning chocolate milk in elementary and middle school cafeterias, according to The Wall Street Journal. The proposed […]

Bill designates 4th-grader’s recipe as State Cookie of Alabama

May 23, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Students at Trinity Presbyterian School enlivened the study of Alabama history this year with a creative project that could result in state lawmakers establishing a new state symbol. The Alabama House of Representatives […]