June 2023 – Page 14

Alabama’s six Historically Black Community Colleges, including Drake State, accepted into Thurgood Marshall College Fund

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Residents who choose to attend any of Alabama’s six historically black community colleges (HBCCs), including Drake State Community & Technical College, will now have access to more scholarships and […]

AI could lead to human extinction: Government warned to begin regulation

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Gopal Ratnam CQ-Roll Call (TNS) Tribune Media Services Lawmakers and regulators gearing up to address risks from artificial intelligence technology got another boost this week from experts warning of potential “extinction” and calling on […]

SEN. KATIE BRITT: FBI DIRECTOR COMMITS FROM PIOLI FAMILY FUNDTO MORE GROWTH AT REDSTONE ARSENAL IN HUNTSVILLE

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Lee Roop FBI Director Christopher Wray has committed to further growth at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said Wednesday. Wray told a Senate hearing that the FBI is “on track” to […]

Alabama State claims 2022-23 SWAC Commissioner’s Cup

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

Lut Williams, BCSP Publisher/Editor BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Alabama State University Athletics Department claimed two of three Southwestern Athletic Conference all- sports awards winning the James Frank Commissioner’s Cup and the Sadie Magee/Barbara Jacket Award. The […]

Equal Justice Initiative opens health clinic for people released from prison, jail

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason The Equal Justice Initiative, known for its advocacy for Alabama state inmates and for drawing attention to problems in the prison system, has added health care to its services. The EJI, a […]

2023 AAMU SUMMER PROGRAMS AND CAMPS

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

Participating in Academic Ways for Success (P.A.W.S.) Summer ProgramMay 30 – July 20, 2023Take ENG 101 and one additional 3 credit hour course. Free on-campus room and board; personalized academic advising; academic support services; and […]

Alabama makes loitering an arrestable offense: What does it mean for the homeless?

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Ralph Chapoco and Alabama Reflector Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill into law that would subject people to jail time if they get arrested for loitering multiple times. HB 24, sponsored by Rep. Reed […]

Johnson: 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: imagine if your family’s lives, generational livelihood died in flames

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Roy S. Johnson This is an opinion column. I have mixed emotions every year at this time now. Now, when many pause to recognize and remember the slaughter, destruction, a desecration that was the Tulsa Race […]

Man allegedly threatens to kill US senator over military promotions: Was Tuberville the target?

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Lawrence Specker A New Hampshire man has been charged with threatening to kill a U.S. senator because he was angry that the senator was “blocking military promotions,” federal prosecutors announced Friday. Brian Landry, 66, of […]

Alabama lawmakers urge final passage of bill to exempt overtime pay from state income tax

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Alabama legislators from both parties called Wednesday for final passage of a bill to exempt overtime pay from the state income tax. The bill, HB217 by House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville, has already passed […]