August 2025 – Page 14

Three Arrested for Stealing Seized Gambling Machines from Joker’s Bingo

August 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Brighton police have arrested three men accused of stealing electronic bingo-style machines that had been seized from Joker’s Bingo, an illegal gambling operation shut down by state authorities. The machines, which were held as evidence […]

Black Mom’s 3-Year-Old Son Beaten to Death By Her Boyfriend While She Was at a Job Interview

August 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

BlackNews.com Nationwide — A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after admitting to fatally beating his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son in 2021. Timothy Robinson, 37, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and child […]

AAMU 150th Anniversary Campaign Surpasses $5 Million in Individual Gifts

August 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

Alabama A&M University has surpassed $5 million in individual gifts as part of its 150th Anniversary fundraising campaign—an inspiring milestone that reflects the deep pride, purpose, and passion of alumni, friends, and supporters worldwide. This […]

AAMU Graduate Students Excel at National Food Science Conference

August 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

Graduate students from Alabama A&M University’s Food Science Department made a powerful impression at the 2025 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST Annual Conference in Chicago, earning top national honors and showcasing research that reflects the University’s growing reputation […]

Drabo Earns Harvard Leadership Credential

August 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

Dr. Mebougna Drabo, Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical & Civil Engineering and Construction Management at Alabama A&M University, recently completed a prestigious series of advanced leadership programs at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. […]

Sessions Subpoenaed in Epstein Probe: A New Chapter in a Long Unfolding Scandal

August 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A congressional committee has subpoenaed former Alabama Senator and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions as part of its widening investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking ring. The committee, which has been […]

Mill Creek Makeover: $350M Redevelopment to Transform West Huntsville Over Next Decade

August 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A bold redevelopment plan is set to reshape west Huntsville into a vibrant, mixed-income community. Backed by a $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and […]

Vaccine Crossroads: Alabama’s Bill Risks Reversing 50 Years of Public Health Gains

August 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

Diseases Making a Comeback in Alabama Schools Amid Rising Vaccine Exemptions by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A bill introduced by Alabama State Representative Ernie Yarbrough (R–Trinity) seeks to shield individuals from what he calls “social ostracization” […]

It’s The Law! Key Deadlines Approaching for Owens Crossroads and Madison Municipal Elections

August 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Attorney Raven Beach Municipal elections are just around the corner. If you reside in Owens Crossroads or the City of Madison, make sure you’re prepared. Here are some key dates to note. August 11, […]

Alabama & Texas Redistricting Battles Highlight National Struggle Over Voting Rights

August 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

Federal Judges Weigh Preclearance After Alabama Dilutes Black Voting Power Federal judges on Tuesday pressed Alabama officials over a request to reimpose preclearance—a key provision of the Voting Rights Act (VRA)—on the state after courts […]