September 2024 – Page 10

James Earl Jones, Star Wars’ Darth Vader voice, dead at 93

September 11, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mark Heim Widely regarded as one of the greatest voices in all of entertainment, Jones – he voiced Mufasa both in “The Lion King” animated pic (1994) and live-action film (2019) – is one of […]

Alabama sheriff arrested for allegedly threatening county commissioners, disrupting meeting

September 10, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz A central Alabama sheriff was arrested after he allegedly threatened county commissioners and disrupted a commission meeting. The arrest of Lowndes County Sheriff Christopher West stemmed from an argument West had with Lowndes […]

Tuscaloosa County P.E. teacher arrested for public intoxication at school

September 10, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A physical education teacher at a Tuscaloosa County school is on leave following his arrest at the school on Friday. James Steven Cox, 40, was arrested at Lloyd Wood Education Center – a […]

Birmingham man sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping, impregnating 12-year-old girl

September 10, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A Birmingham man has pleaded guilty to the rape of an adolescent girl who was impregnated by him. Jermaine Powers, 42, was arrested in 2020 on charges of first-degree rape and second-degree rape. […]

Real estate agent killed in Bessemer triple homicide ‘was like an angel on earth’

September 10, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson Family and friends are mourning the weekend killing of a real estate agent who they said was an innocent bystander caught in deadly gunfire at a Bessemer gas station near his home. Wesley […]

Two teens – ages 15 and 14 – arrested in overnight KIA, Hyundai thefts, car break-ins

September 10, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson Two teens are in custody in connection with an overnight rash of car thefts or attempted thefts that prompted a warning from Birmingham police. Additionally, he said, at least five other vehicles were […]

Two 13-year-olds and 11-year-old arrested in latest in series of Alabama school threats

September 10, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson & Howard Koplowitz A 13-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl and are in custody in connection with alleged threats of gun violence at Montgomery Public Schools. An 11-year-old girl was detained and charged with […]

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY EXPANDS AS STUDENTS ELECT 2024-25 OFFICERS

September 10, 2024 Bouldin 0

International Student Association Thrives with Record Membership and New Leadership The International Student Association (ISA) at Alabama A&M University is experiencing remarkable growth, welcoming a record number of students for the 2024-25 academic year and introducing […]

PEEBLES DONATING SUPPLIES AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS

September 10, 2024 Bouldin 0

Alumnus Supports Future Engineers with Generous Donation Alxavier Peebles, an accomplished alumnus of Alabama A&M University, recently returned to his roots at the Bond Engineering Building, where he once walked the halls as a student. […]

SMITH DISCUSSES TIME ON THE HILL AND ACHIEVEMENTS WITH EXTENSION

September 10, 2024 Bouldin 0

Alumnus Reflects on Unique Career with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System Tyrone Smith’s career has taken him from Alabama A&M University’s classrooms to leadership roles in Extension programs across the state and beyond. Now serving […]