2025 – Page 209

HBCU band near donation goal to perform at Trump inauguration. How much they raised

January 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By HBCU Sports The Mississippi Valley State marching band is nearing the finish line in achieving its financial travel goal to perform in Washington, D.C. The Mean Green Marching Machine was invited weeks ago to […]

Ashley Robinson locks in Jackson State coaches for the foreseeable future

January 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

by HBCU Sports Jackson State athletic director Ashley Robinson has been busy the last few months stabilizing programs by securing coaches for the foreseeable future. This week, the school announced that longtime JSU baseball coach Omar Johnson received […]

Day of mourning declared for Alabama victims of New Orleans terrorist attack

January 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Gov. Kay Ivey called on Alabama to join Louisiana in a day of mourning Monday for victims of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans, including two victims who called Alabama home. Kareem […]

Miss America 2025: Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard wins the crown

January 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Mary Colurso Abbie Stockard, Miss Alabama 2024, was crowned Miss America 2025 on Sunday night at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida. Stockard, 22, will receive a $50,000 in scholarship money as Miss America and immediately start a […]

Irondale police lieutenant hit, killed directing traffic at Church of the Highlands’ 21 Days of Prayer

January 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A veteran Irondale police lieutenant was hit and killed early Monday while directing traffic at Church of the Highlands. Lt. Mark Meadows, 60, was putting out cones at the intersection of Grants Mill Road […]

Christian Colleges Continue to See Enrollment Growth

January 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

Christianity Today Thirty evangelical colleges and universities saw significant enrollment growth in 2024, according to data from the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). And many of these institutions are setting records, continuing the post-pandemic […]