Birmingham Times
Lottery legislation must include specifics on spending proceeds
By Rodger M. Smitherman
Lawmakers head back to Montgomery in a few days to take up proposed laws that would give Alabama residents a chance...
William Bell delivers message on behalf of nation’s mayors
By Michael H. Cottman
Urban News Service
PHILADELPHIA — Birmingham Mayor William Bell said the nation’s mayors have a message for the next occupant of the...
Teen Drivers and The Law
By Samuetta Hill Drew
As the school buses begin to roll again on Alabama’s roadways so do vehicles driven by newly licensed teen drivers. Many...
Report blasts Baltimore police over racial bias, force
By Juliet Linderman and Eric Tucker
Associated Press
BALTIMORE -- The Justice Department and Baltimore police agreed to negotiate court-enforceable reforms after a scathing federal report...
Family of Muslim teen arrested for homemade clock files suit
By Emily Schmall
Associated Press
DALLAS (AP) -- The family of a Muslim boy who was arrested after bringing a homemade clock to school filed a...
The intersection of sports and activism: fighting for cover
Shireen Ahmed
Contributor
©2016, The Shadow League
During the greatest sports event, there is a buzz of excitement from athletes, sports media and fans who are engrossed...
Enough with all the excuses
By Tijuana J. Williams
There are some things in life we can’t do without. Although, your list of necessities may be different from mine, one...
People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu
TODAY
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Donald Trump faces scrutiny over Second Amendment flap
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is defending recent comments once again. This time, Trump is blaming the media for spinning his...