August 2026 – Page 11

Robinson Selected for Prestigious Harvard Business School Program

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Alabama A&M University rising senior Jude Robinson is proving that determination, preparation and opportunity can open doors at one of the nation’s most prestigious business schools. The Memphis, Tennessee, native was selected to participate in […]

AAMU Renames Career Development Services to Reflect Expanded Mission

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Alabama A&M University is giving one of its most student-centered offices a new name to better reflect its expanding role in preparing Bulldogs for life after graduation. Recently approved by the University Board of Trustees, […]

Returning Crew 75 Interns Build Skills Through Philly Training

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Returning members of Alabama A&M University’s Crew 75 internship program recently spent three days in Philadelphia, PA sharpening their storytelling skills through an immersive professional development experience. The training, created in partnership with award-winning production […]

Former Birmingham Officer Held Without Bond in Child Sex Crime Case

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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A former Birmingham police officer is being held without bond after a Jefferson County judge ruled that prosecutors presented sufficient evidence to move forward with serious child sex […]

Funeral Director Accused of Trying to Steal $2 Million Estate Released on $800,000 Bond

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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HOUSTON — A Texas funeral director accused of attempting to steal a deceased man’s multimillion-dollar estate has been released from jail after posting an $800,000 bond, according to authorities. Unique Green, […]

Teen Gets 100-Year Sentence in Gang-Linked Shooting That Claimed Innocent Woman’s Life

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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS ANDERSON, Ind. — A 15-year-old Indiana teenager has been sentenced to 100 years in prison after being convicted in the fatal 2025 shooting of a woman who prosecutors say was not […]

Bankruptcy Filings Climb as More Families Seek a Financial Fresh Start

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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Rising debt, high interest rates, and the end of pandemic-era financial assistance are pushing more Americans to seek relief through personal bankruptcy, according to new federal court data. The Administrative Office […]

Why I oppose the proposed data center in Lowndes County

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By Terri Sewell Across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, communities are increasingly being asked to consider proposals for large-scale data centers, from Birmingham and Bessemer to Fairfield and Lowndes County. While residents of all these communities […]

Trump’s Pick to Lead CDC Clears Key Senate Vote as Questions Over Scientific Independence Persist

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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has moved one step closer to confirmation, but not without raising concerns among lawmakers and public health […]

Drake State Leads $500,000 STEM Partnership to Prepare Students for High-Tech Careers

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BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Drake State Community & Technical College is helping open new doors for students pursuing careers in science and technology after receiving a share of a $500,000 National Science Foundation grant awarded […]