February 2025 – Page 2

2.26.25 LEGAL NOTICE: Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

February 26, 2025 Portia Orr 0

Public notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the 2nd floor […]

Huntsville man who allegedly killed grandparents with sword and knife charged with capital murder

February 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz A man is facing two counts of capital murder charges after he allegedly used a sword and knife to fatally stab his grandparents on Friday in Huntsville. Xavier Cole, 21, of Huntsville, is […]

Birmingham legislator wants to repeal law blocking cities from raising minimum wage

February 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Patrick Darrington A proposed bill could repeal a 2016 Alabama state law preventing local governments from implementing minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage. Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, has filed HB291 to repeal the […]

ALABAMA NAACP CONGRATULATES DISTINGUISHED HONOREES

February 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

Immediate Release The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP is proud to present the 2025 Bridge Crossing GALA Awards, honoring individuals who have made a profound impact in our community. 🎖 Congratulations to our distinguished […]

Trump cuts only school civil rights investigator based in Alabama, leaving families in limbo

February 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Rebecca Griesbach A federal investigator who examines civil rights complaints against Alabama schools is the latest target of Trump administration cuts – one of a series of federal and state actions that could leave families […]

Alabama made police disclose how much they seize in asset forfeiture: ‘Strong need for reform’

February 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Kayode Crown Seven years ago, deputy sheriffs ransacked Greg and Theresa Almond’s home in Randolph County and found $50 worth of marijuana. The couple said the weed wasn’t theirs, but that did not stop the deputies […]

Alabama’s Workforce is Key to Manufacturing’s Future

February 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Carolyn Lee and Dr. Patricia Sims Huntsville has long been a symbol of American innovation. From the Apollo missions to the cutting-edge work happening today at Redstone Arsenal and the Marshall Space Flight Center, […]

The Government Waste Has Been Found

February 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

Musk and his DOGE team have uncovered very little actual fraud. The wastes of space are occupying offices in the Capitol. by Josh Moon No one is in favor of government waste. Let’s get that […]

Alabama State University Pioneers Cannabis Education, Opening Doors to a Growing Industry

February 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama State University (ASU) is making history as one of the first institutions in Alabama—and the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation—to offer cannabis education programs. In collaboration […]

Rep. Dale Strong Leads the Charge: Defense and Manufacturing to Offset Federal Job Losses

February 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS [HUNTSVILLE, AL] – In a bold move to drive innovation and economic stability, U.S. Representative Dale Strong is taking center stage in efforts to offset federal job losses in Huntsville through defense […]