VIDEO: John Allen race driver
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Feb. 28
John Allen is a 1979 University of Alabama graduate in the College of Engineering. Now, some 40 years later he is racing professionally in the Pirelli World Challenge and is teaming up with the University to represent the Crimson Tide for the 2019 season. The Bama Logo is on the car as the 61 year old looks to improve his chances of earning success out on the track.
Speed Sport – Feb. 28
Joyce White Vance: Michael Cohen is a credible, lying criminal
Al.com – Feb. 28
Michael Cohen’s testimony Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee was a master class in how prosecutors can present cooperating witnesses who have lied and engaged in criminal conduct, and use their testimony to obtain convictions from juries. (Joyce White Vance, a former U.S. attorney in Alabama, is a professor at the University of Alabama School of Law.)
American Cannabis : Announces It Has Secured an Industrial Hemp Services Contract with a New Client in the State Of Alabama
Market Screener – March 1
American Cannabis Company, Inc. (OTCQB: AMMJ) (‘ACC’), a full-service business-to-business cannabis and hemp consulting solutions provider, is pleased to announce its first industrial hemp consulting contract, under its newly launched American Hemp Services division, with The Wemp Company in the State of Alabama.
Alabama takes step to create civil asset forfeiture database
Alabama Political Reporter – March 1
The Alabama District Attorneys Association is taking steps to create a reporting system to keep track of the use of civil asset forfeiture in Alabama. The ADAA, Rep. Arnold Mooney, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and other public policy groups announced the creation of the Alabama Forfeiture Accountability System … The University of Alabama’s Center for the Advancement of Public Safety is creating the AFAS database.
Al.com – March 1
Lagniappe – Feb. 28
WTVY-CBS (Dothan) – Feb. 28
ALABAMA PROFESSOR WEIGHS IN ON MICHAEL COHEN TESTIMONY
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Feb. 28
Wednesday offered plenty of drama in Washington, D.C., as President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen testified in a public hearing on Capitol Hill. Cohen called Trump a racist, a conman and a cheat, saying under oath that Trump personally knew about the money Cohen was instructed to give as hush money to former adult film actress Stormy Daniels. University of Alabama Political Science Professor Allen Linken said the testimony shows a partial divide between Republicans in Congress.
NJ student news: Mount Saint Mary Academy literary magazine earns recognition
My Central Jersey – Feb. 28
Echoes, the Mount Saint Mary Academy literary magazine, earned meritorious recognition again from the National Council of Teachers of English, which reviewed almost 350 literary publications for its 2018 national contest … The following Central Jersey residents at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa received their degrees on Dec. 15: Candice Glinsky of Hillsborough, bachelor’s degree in communication.
Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) – Feb. 28
Tuscaloosa Exchange Club honors law enforcement officer
Tuscaloosa News – Feb. 28
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall spoke Thursday at the Tuscaloosa Exchange Club’s annual Law Enforcement Officer of the Year event, commending the club and the community for taking time to recognize professionals who he said put their lives on the line daily … University of Alabama Police Officer Rachel Grooms, who has served as a patrol officer, SWAT operator, canine handler and community police officer.
Chamber of Commerce names Chris Gunter top member
Tuscaloosa News – Feb. 28
Chris Gunter of Buffalo Rock-Pepsi on Thursday was named the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s Member of the Year … Here are other awards announced during the Thursday ceremony held at the Bryant Conference Center on the University of Alabama campus … Distinguished Service Awards: Patricia Powe director of financial affairs at the College of Education at the University of Alabama.
Transitions: Norfolk State U. Selects New Leader, Bucknell U. Names Provost
Chronicle of Higher Education – Feb. 28
Javaune Adams-Gaston, senior vice president for student life at Ohio State University, has been named president of Norfolk State University … Christopher D. Lynn, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Alabama.
The demise of public education in Ghana: Double Track or Double Tragedy
My Joy Online – Feb. 28
Almost every day a flood of constantly worsening problems are described in the press. These problems appear unrelated but are they? An unrepentant elected legislator sees no connection between his rantings and the death of a journalist. (T. P. Manus Ulzen is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Alabama and Author of Java Hill: An African Journey – A historiography of Ghana)
Elementary, middle, high school programs recognized at school board meeting
Madison County Record – Feb. 28
At their Feb. 21 regular meeting, the Madison City Board of Education had the opportunity to learn how three programs are making a difference in the lives of elementary, middle and high school students … The University of Alabama and Auburn University each have the program on their campuses as well.
Church to hold ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser
Tuscaloosa News – Feb. 28
Grace Presbyterian Church on Friday will host Empty Bowls, the church’s 11th annual fundraiser for its Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. The goal of the event, which will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall at 113 Hargrove Road, is to raise awareness about hunger … Each attendee will also be allowed to select a handcrafted bowl made by the University of Alabama’s ceramics program.