2025 – Page 197

Alabama woman gives birth at Krispy Kreme during snowstorm, gets a year of free doughnuts

January 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Patrick Darrington An Alabama couple received a sweet surprise in the parking lot of a Krispy Kreme, but not in the form of a dozen free doughnuts. On Wednesday, Sha’Nya Bennett began experiencing contractions while […]

Birmingham woman who vanished on way to church found dead in crashed SUV

January 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A 70-year-old Birmingham woman who was missing for nearly 24 hours was found dead Monday morning in her wrecked SUV. The discovery of Julia Ann Brown was made mid-morning on East Lake Boulevard […]

‘Family, faith, football’: Alabama farmer seeks wife who appreciates all 3 on reality TV

January 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Mary Colurso Farming, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities are second nature to Alabama’s Jay Woods. But the Florence native isn’t quite as skillful at romance. Woods, 25, has turned to reality TV in his […]

Trump admin.orders federal funding freeze on all public loans, grants and more aid

January 28, 2025 Bouldin 0

CBS News Memo says social security and Medicare are excluded A memo from the White House budget office is calling for a spending freeze on federal assistance by 5 p.m. Tuesday, which could affect everything […]

Huntsville Planning Commission to Review Major Developments, Including Greenbrier Expansion and Ice Complex Growth

January 28, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Several significant developments will be up for discussion at the upcoming Huntsville Planning Commission meeting, including an expansion of the Greenbrier Preserve, the Huntsville Ice Sports Center, and a 701-unit apartment complex. […]

Huntsville renames DEI office to Office of Multicultural Affairs; State Rep. Ed Oliver: ‘DEI is on the run’

January 28, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Daniel Taylor LEFT – RIGHT): Huntsville Council Michelle Watkins and Jennie Robinson co-sponsor an ordinance to revert the office’s name to its title used from 2008 to 2021. Although the name has changed, the […]

Huntsville’s Big Leap: 400 Acres Annexed for Major Development

January 28, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS(Sources: WHNT News 19, City Council Meeting Records, Huntsville Planning and Zoning Services.) Plans for 4,000 Homes, Retail, and Parks Could Transform Limestone County HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS) — The City of […]

‘Red Tails’ Under Fire: Lawmakers Rally to Protect Tuskegee Airmen’s Legacy

January 28, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (Sources include The Associated Press, San Antonio Express-News, and statements from key lawmakers and officials.) Bipartisan outcry erupts after reports of historic video removal, with advocates calling the Airmen’s story ‘American history, […]

‘Drumline’ Dream Comes True for AAMU Head Drum Major

January 28, 2025 Bouldin 0

Members of the Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon & White Band (MMW) arefine-tuning their performance for the 2025 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), set to take place Saturday, February 1, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Since its inception […]

Saxophonist Shares Unique Experience as a Member of the Marching Maroon & White

January 28, 2025 Bouldin 0

The HBOB serves as a premier showcase for the talent, pageantry, and tradition of HBCU marching bands, making it a significant platform for AAMU’s distinguished musicians. Among them is Aliya Khanthavong, a sophomore civil engineering […]