February 2024 – Page 6

Roy S. Johnson: If state bails out Birmingham-Southern, then pay $527 million it owes Alabama A&M, too

February 20, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Roy S. Johnson This is an opinion column. Birmingham-Southern is going to get its money—so, it seems. Its $30 million lifeline. Or care package. Its persistent and insistent benefactors in Montgomery and Birmingham appear all […]

Parents protest school rezoning in fast-growing Alabama county: ‘We bought class rings’

February 20, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Kayode Crown As some schools reach capacity in one of Alabama’s fastest growing counties, the superintendent says the district has no choice but to rezone. If the school board in Limestone County approves the rezoning […]

Madison County District Six Commissioner Candidates ForumEngages Voters in Civic Discourse

February 20, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Greg Miley, Speakin’ Out News staff writer and photographer The Madison County Chapter of the Alabama New South Coalition (ANSC) recently organized a Meet the Candidates Forum on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 5:30 […]

Cautious Optimism: Evaluating Huntsville’s Apartment Construction Landscape

February 20, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News (SOURCE: AL.com) As indicated by city officials, the apartment construction surge in Huntsville may be tapering off. Shane Davis, Director of Urban and Economic Development for the City of Huntsville, reported a […]

THE VIVIAN MALONE ENDOWED CHAIR IN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE HONORS ALUMNA, TRAILBLAZE

February 20, 2024 Bouldin 0

AAMU Board Holds Regular Meeting, Approves First Endowed Chair in University History ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY NEWS RELEASE The regular meeting of the Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees was held on campus Friday, February 16. […]

AAMU AMONG 24 HBCUS SELECTED FOR THE COMPETITION

February 20, 2024 Bouldin 0

AAMU junior Jamya Cathey competed with HBCU students from around the country in the 2024 Black College Quiz Bowl, which tests students on their knowledge of African American History for scholarships. AAMU was one of only 24 HBCUs selected […]

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA SET FOR APRIL 19

February 20, 2024 Bouldin 0

Rapper, producer, and beatboxer Doug E. Fresh will headline entertainment for the 24th Annual Alabama A&M University Black Tie Gala, April 19, 2024 at the AAMU Event Center. The music lineup will also include Grammy […]

2 arrested in Huntsville drug bust; fentanyl, methamphetamine seized, authorities say

February 20, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz Two people were arrested on drug-related charges after a task force found methamphetamine and fentanyl while executing a search warrant Monday in Huntsville, authorities said. The North Alabama Drug Task Force — a […]

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES KINGS ON THE HILL

February 20, 2024 Bouldin 0

Actor Larenz Tate will be on campus on Tuesday, February 20, to speak to students about his career and offer tips for young men during AAMU’s Male Initiative Week: Kings on The Hill. The Chicago native landed on […]

Bessemer man arrested on 14 child sex, child porn charges involving 2 young victims

February 20, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A Bessemer man is facing more than a dozen child sex charges involving two young children. Rodragus Valente Woods Jr., 32, is charged with seven counts of sexual abuse of a child under […]