February 2024 – Page 12

Trailblazer Louphenia Thomas: Pioneering Alabama’s Political Landscape and Education Funding

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News Louphenia Thomas made history in 1978 by becoming the first Black woman elected to the Alabama legislature. A Birmingham businesswoman and beautician, she took her oath of office that year, marking […]

Alabama working on $15,000 stipends for certain school administrators

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Trisha Powell Crain Alabama’s school principals could receive as much as a $15,000 stipend during the coming school year if they show they are boosting student outcomes. The new program is the result of a […]

New $5,000 tax credit plan could benefit 48 million Americans

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore New bipartisan legislation would put money in the hands of almost 50 million Americans who serve as caregivers for family members. The Credit for Caring Act would reimburse family carers with up to $5,000 in […]

Kay Ivey unveils $100 million ESA school choice plan, $7,000 per student possible

February 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Trisha Powell Crain Gov. Kay Ivey and supporting senators unveiled a plan Tuesday to funnel $100 million of state money into a new form of school choice. Thirteen states currently have some form of education savings […]

OBITUARIES 2/14 – 2/20/2024

February 12, 2024 Bouldin 0

EDUCATOR DEATHS Former President Reaves Passes to His Rest ROYAL FUNERAL HOME MRS. LUCILLE BONE KING AUGUST 19, 1929 – FEBRUARY 10, 2024 The funeral service for Mrs. Lucille Bone King will be 1:00 p.m., […]

Morehouse chooses Terance Mathis

February 8, 2024 Bouldin 0

Morehouse has named former Atlanta Falcons veteran and NFL wide receiver Terance Mathis as the new head football coach. “It is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to our new head football coach, former […]

Rosa Parks: The Courageous Stand that Ignited a Civil Rights Movement

February 7, 2024 Bouldin 0

Civil Rights pioneer Rosa was born in the town of Tuskegee in Alabama on February 4, 1913. Her mother was a teacher and her father a carpenter, and she had a little brother called Sylvester. After her […]

Alabama Legislature Bans Free Black People from Living in the State

February 7, 2024 Bouldin 0

On January 17, 1834, the Alabama State Legislature passed Act 44 as part of a series of increasingly restrictive laws governing the behavior of free and enslaved Black people, which prohibited Black people from being […]

Councilman calls on mayor to resign in Alabama city still reeling from police shooting

February 7, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Kayode Crown In Decatur, a north Alabama city still reeling from a deadly police shooting last fall, a longtime councilman has called for the mayor to resign. “I would ask, and I join with […]

2.7.24 LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

February 7, 2024 Portia Orr 0

Public notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.