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The Smithsonian owns 17 museums within the Washington D.C area, in addition to the National Zoo. Since Oct. 12, all 21 of the Smithsonian museums nationwide and the zoo have been closed. Shown here, would-be visitors, as they learn that the doors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History are closed due to the shutdown.
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Southern California residents have experienced both physical and mental health impacts from urban fires and wildfires, with research showing that inhaling wildfire smoke can be particularly toxic and the mental health toll of enduring fires is growing.
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Times staff report The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved $1 million in funding for the Birmingham Board of Education to provide mental health support on school campuses, via licensed counselors and consulting services, to help students dealing with issues. The program also includes support for school personnel, for early identification of students in crisis, […]

BY JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. | Associated Press D’Angelo, the singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday after a long bout with cancer, his family said in a statement. It called him “a shining star of our family and has dimmed his light for us in this life,” adding that they are “eternally […]

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times BERNITA & RODNEY FRANKLIN Live: Hueytown Married: Dec. 27, 2014 Met: July 2008, at UAB Hospital, where Bernita was working as a unit secretary, and Rodney as a physical therapy assistant in the Gastrointestinal Surgery nursing unit.  However, it wasn’t until September 2008 that they crossed […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville City Council has approved Resolution 20H, authorizing Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Alabama Department of […]

  SPEAKIN’  OUT NEWS The Huntsville City Council recognized CHILL Huntsville, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing youth violence and promoting public safety, during its October meeting. The resolution, sponsored by Councilwoman Michelle Watkins, highlighted […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Huntsville entrepreneur’s innovative approach to bedmaking has earned her national attention — and a $750,000 grand prize. Ruth Young-Loaeza, founder of NEET Sheets, won the top award at the “Meet […]

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntsville has determined that the personal property described below has been identified by Fleet Services as surplus to the needs of the City of Huntsville and is […]

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, that Ordinance No. 89-79, as amended, entitled the City of Huntsville Classification and Salary Plan, be and the same is hereby further […]

WHEREAS, the City of Huntsville, an Alabama municipal corporation (the “City”), is the owner of certain vacant parcel of real property situated in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, containing 1.09 acres, more or less, and as […]

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, finds that an application has been presented to the […]

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, finds that an application has been presented to the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ashburn, VA / Lynchburg, VA — Sikhona Inc., a global media, communications, and technology company headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, has donated 10,000 shares of company stock to Virginia University of Lynchburg (VUL), […]

Sealed Bid Proposals will be received by The University of Alabama at Birmingham Facilities Planning Design and Construction at the Facilities Administration Building Conference Center, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, November 13, 2025 […]

Public notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Board of Zoning Adjustment of the City of Huntsville, on the 21st of October at 6:00 p.m., on the 2nd Floor […]

The Planning Commission of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, shall meet on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Building located at 305 Fountain Circle for the […]

McCord Construction, Inc. hereby gives Legal Notice of Completion of Contract with City of Huntsville, Project Name: Old Highway 20, located in the City of Huntsville, Alabama. All Claims should be filed at the City […]

By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Howard University will be celebrating its 101st homecoming this year, under the theme “One of One” from Oct. 19-26, to celebrate its community.  The university’s tradition started in 1924, making it one of the earliest HBCUs to establish a homecoming, a point of pride for the university.  Princess Gamble, the […]
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Alabama A&M University students made an impressive mark at the 2025 Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C., earning scholarships, national recognition, and dozens of career opportunities with leading employers. 21 AAMU […]

Alabama A&M University Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Interim 1890 Administrator Dr. Majed El-Dweik joined Alabama Governor Kay Ivey for the signing of a proclamation declaring October 5–11, 2025, as Alabama Extension […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Cordova Police Chief Jason Hare has resigned following allegations that he sexually harassed an 18-year-old dispatcher inside the police department, according to city officials. Mayor Jeremy Pate confirmed Monday that Hare, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Officials have closed the investigation into the case of August Borden, the 15-year-old Deshler High School student who suffered severe head injuries in August, ruling the incident a tragic accident rather than a criminal act. During […]

D’Angelo, the influential neo-soul artist, passed away at the age of 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving a void in modern music and a legacy of soulful intensity, stylistic daring, and deep musical integrity.
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Priceville police officer fired after a high-speed chase that killed a Hartselle teenager has been reinstated following a decision by the Priceville City Council on Monday. The council voted to reverse the firing of Officer […]

A steady flow of music aficionados, foodies, and art patrons gathered on the backlot of Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center, 101 South La Brea Avenue. Guests were in attendance for the Gracias Gustavo Community Block Party. This festive celebration featured music performances, dance, interactive activities, food trucks, and more. The event was held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

     Thousands converged on Lawton Plaza, at Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA. 90045. The annual gathering was held on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Sharier AlQuan Caesar(Dothan Police Department) DOTHAN, Ala. — Police are searching for a North Carolina man accused of opening fire during a shootout inside a Dothan barbershop at the Wiregrass Commons Mall on Sunday afternoon. […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS During the October City Council meeting, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle recognized the City of Huntsville Planning Department for its leadership and collaboration in guiding the city’s continued growth. The recognition came in honor of National Community […]

By Josh Moon Everyone has an opinion on Montgomery’s crime problem.  The “thugs” are out of control, they say. City leaders must do more, they say. That Black mayor needs to get his people under […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A new Alabama law has gone into effect, imposing a 10% tax on pornographic websites, with revenue directed toward expanding mental health services across the state. The measure, part of the Materials Harmful to Minors […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Dr. Charles L. Karr, the 10th president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), announced he will retire at the end of the spring 2026 term, concluding more than four years of […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) is facing criticism after a student alleged that the school is using an “accreditation loophole” to continue teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)concepts despite Alabama’s […]