July 2024 – Page 5

University of Alabama System campuses each close DEI offices, reassign staff

July 30, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Alaina Bookman All three University of Alabama System campuses will be closing their diversity, equity and inclusion offices and opening new offices under different names. The schools cite a law recently signed by Gov. Kay Ivey […]

New bill would require Alabamians acquire permit before carrying assault weapons

July 30, 2024 Bouldin 0

BY ALEXANDER WILLIS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A new bill filed recently would require Alabamians to obtain a permit to carry assault weapons, either on their person or in their vehicle. Filed by Rep. Kenyatte Hassell, D-Montgomery, House […]

A game-changer for the whole U.S.;’ Alabama officials celebrate $550 million I-10 Bayway grant

July 30, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Margaret Kates Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt and Alabama officials celebrated a $550 million grant for the I-10 Bayway/Mobile River Bridge Project Monday at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico in Mobile. “Transportation is […]

Most immigrants coming to US are ‘garbage,’ Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville says

July 30, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Greg Garrison U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, in an interview Tuesday on the Fox Business show “Kudlow,” said most immigrants coming into the country are “garbage.” Referring to Vice President Kamala Harris, who President Joe […]

“The Word of God”

July 29, 2024 Bouldin 0

Scriptural text: Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Lesson Context: Thessalonica was (and is) a Macedonian port city where Paul founded a church during his second missionary journey. His visit was quite controversial (Acts 17:1-5). The commotion Paul stirred was so […]

OBITUARIES 7/31 – 8/6/2024

July 29, 2024 Bouldin 0

CELEBRITY DEATHS Alma Powell, wife of Gen. Colin Powell and Birmingham native, dead at 86 ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Ms. Patricia Delois Bobo June 12, 1961 – July 26, 2024 Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August […]

Alabama pastor whose grandson charged in death of wife, 4 children recounts moments after shootings

July 25, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson An Alabama pastor whose grandson is accused in the horrific killings of his wife and four children chronicled what happened in the immediate moments before and after the deadly shootings. The Rev. Allan Kendrick, who […]

Kamala Harris VP pick: 8 possible vice presidential running mates

July 25, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Ruth Serven Smith If Kamala Harris becomes the new Democratic pick for presidential candidate in 2024, she’ll need to choose a vice president, and fast. President Joe Biden made a blockbuster announcement Sunday that […]

STEVE McNAIR’S MURDER SUBJECT OF NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

July 25, 2024 Bouldin 0

Netflix’s UNTOLD documentary series will return next month featuring an episode about the murder of former Alcorn State and NFL quarterback legend Steve McNair. The McNair doc is part of a three-week event that will […]

Alabama Roots: NFL Draft picks sign for $137.6 million

July 25, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mark Inabinett Dallas Turner signed his first NFL contract with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the team announced, bringing all the players with Alabama football roots picked in the 2024 NFL Draft under contract […]