August 2024 – Page 15

Fight over Alabama’s unemployment backlog set for U.S. Supreme Court arguments this fall

August 6, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Sarah Whites-Koditschek The U.S. Supreme Court this fall will take up a case about Alabama’s troubled handling of unemployment claims during the pandemic. The high court scheduled oral arguments in the case for Monday, […]

Huntsville Approves ‘Teachers’ Bill of Rights’ to Strengthen Classroom Discipline and Support Educators

August 6, 2024 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS In the bustling city of Huntsville, change was on the horizon. The town’s school board had recently approved a groundbreaking policy known as the ‘Teachers’ Bill of Rights’ for student discipline, marking […]

North Alabama police looking for ‘armed and dangerous’ man accused of killing 16-year-old girl

August 6, 2024 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Sheffield police are looking for a man they believe was responsible for shooting and killing a 16-year-old girl last month. Police Chief Ricky Terry said an arrest warrant has been issued for Larmarion […]

Men allegedly used ice cream to lure children from Cullman County park

August 6, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson Two men are behind bars, accused of using ice cream to try to lure children in a Cullman County park. Robert Lee Hollis, 46, and Andrei Anatolyahch Gouchthine, 37, are charged with second-degree […]

Blount County foster parents charged with capital murder of emaciated 18-month-old: ‘This child deserved to be loved’

August 6, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson An Alabama couple is facing multiple charges – including capital murder – in the death of their toddler foster child. Brooklyn Paige Posey Grimes, 31, and Mason John Grimes, 36, are charged with […]

Man wanted in Alabama robbery shot dead by Tennessee deputies

August 6, 2024 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton An Ardmore man is dead after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said he fired shots at deputies, and they returned fire. The TBI said Jonathan Schutte, 33, died following an incident Sunday evening […]

Roy S. Johnson: For true parole reform, Gwathney must go

August 6, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Roy S. Johnson This is an opinion column. Leigh Gwathney cannot be having fun. She is a public servant who is doing us a disservice. And seemingly herself, as well. She’s embarrassing us — embarrassing […]

Roy Wood Jr. on Trump’s Kamala Harris comments: When did you turn Black?

August 6, 2024 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Birmingham’s Roy Wood Jr. weighed in on former President Donald Trump’s appearance Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists convention, asking his social media followers a pointed question. The comedian was referring […]

Running to be Alabama’s next governor? Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth on his plans for future

August 6, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has not decided if he will be on the ballot for governor in 2026 but is sure that he will either run for the state’s top office or […]

Absentee voting begins in Huntsville city election

August 6, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Scott Turner Absentee voting for the Aug. 27 Huntsville city election is now underway. On the ballot are two city council races and two Huntsville Board of Education races in District 1 (north Huntsville) and […]