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Story and photos submitted by Oakwood University (From L -R): WJOU on-air personality Karlecia Swann (“K-Swann”), left, portrayed Dr. Eva B. Dykes, and Alton Conwell from Oakwood’s Office of Student Accounts portrayed author Alex Haley, […]

Story and photo submitted by Alabama A&M University Dr. Tamara Warren, Shanetria Brown, Kimberly Neloms, & Karen Brown at National Urban Extension Conference 2019 in Seattle, WA (photo: AAMU)

Handi-Ride improvements to begin July 1 SOURCE: City of Huntsville HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville’s public transit system is set to implement a number of improvements on July 1 following a comprehensive study of its operations. New […]

NEWS RELEASE The College Consensus ranking of the Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities has a broader purpose than finding the HBCUs most praised by published rankings and student reviews. It’s also an essential tool […]

PRESS RELEASE Commissioner Phil Vandiver, District 4 On Monday, June 3, 2019, District 4 County Commissioner Phil Vandiver officially opened the Madison Crossroads Community Center, located at 11329 Pulaski Pike, Toney, Alabama 35773, with a […]

By Jessica Carlton, City of Huntsville Animate, Amplify, Activate. At first glance, this combination of words might sound like the beginning of a catchphrase for the latest trendy superhero – a slogan to engage superpowers […]

Rev. Dr. O. Wendell Davis celebrates 30 years serving as Pastor of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Story and courtesy photos submitted by: Sandra F. Beckard, SON Messenger Huntsville, AL – 30 years ago a […]

(ASSOCIATED PRESS) – – The Huntsville juggernaut keeps rolling. The Rocket City continues to see a surge in population growth and is on track to become the state’s largest city perhaps in as soon as […]

Dr. Patricia Sims The students, faculty and staff of J. F. Drake Community and Technical College have announced the installation of Dr. Patricia Sims as the fourth president in the history of the two-year institution. […]

Story and photo submitted by Debra Daniel, Communications Specialist, Alabama A&M University PIC CAPTION: Gary B. Crosby, Ph.D., serves as Vice President for Student Affairs at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. Crosby brings over 15 […]