October 2024 – Page 16

Hurricane Helene disaster relief supplies not being confiscated, despite social media rumors

October 8, 2024 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Social media reports that FEMA, the Red Cross, and other agencies are withholding or confiscating supplies from victims of Hurricane Helene are being heavily shared, despite being untrue. The death toll for the […]

Birmingham police chief faces call to resign: ‘Time to rally around’ law enforcement, Woodfin’s office says

October 8, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A Birmingham community activist is calling for the removal or resignation of Police Chief Scott Thurmond, citing an “unprecedented” rise in homicides and low morale among officers. Eric Hall, the co-founder of the […]

Obituaries 10/9 – 10/15/2024

October 7, 2024 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Marchas Bernares Williams August 22, 1979 – September 21, 202 Funeral service was 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the New Life Baptist Church (2314 Hine Street S, Athens, AL […]

“A Plea For Deliverance”

October 7, 2024 Bouldin 0

Background Scripture: Psalm 22: Daniel 3 Lesson Context: By one estimate, there are six types of psalms in the Old Testament book of Psalms: laments, thanksgiving, wisdom, praise, psalms of Zion, and imprecatory. Some say […]

Alabama one of the nation’s top 10 states for doing business, report states

October 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Alabama is the nation’s eighth best state for doing business, according to a ranking from Area Development. The national publication also rated the state highly in several other categories, including top marks for its […]

A Day in Your Life, Post Project 2025 Pt. 2

October 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Cindi Branham We’re not done with the darkness of Project 2025. 10:45 am. Your Day Under Project 2025, Continued Before you hang up with your sister, she lets you know that your brother’s cancer […]

Marjorie Battle: A Lifetime of Dedication to Education and Alabama A&M University

October 2, 2024 Bouldin 0

Story and photos submitted by Rosemary Robinson Family and friends gathered on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the Westin Hotel, for Majorie Battle’s 86th birthday celebration. Marjorie received a resolution from AAMU office of the […]

Salvos continue into October

October 2, 2024 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor As the 2024 football season heads into October, there are plenty of headlines. Some new blood is making the CIAA race very interesting. The same can be said for the SIAC. […]

Baldwin County Woman Joins Elite Club, Florence Man Wins Second Great Alabama 650 Race

October 2, 2024 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The 2024 Great Alabama 650, a grueling 650-mile paddle race, saw returning champions and new milestones. Florence’s Trey Reaves claimed his second consecutive win, finishing the race in 7 days, 8 hours, […]

7 Ways Crohn’s Disease Affects Black Women Differently

October 2, 2024 Bouldin 0

by Evan Bollinger A chronic inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease impacts millions of Black women worldwide. While symptoms usually present as issues with the digestive tract, there are also less common problems that arise. In fact, Crohn’s Disease […]