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  • [ April 7, 2026 ] 4.8.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF COMPLETION: McCord Construction, Inc.;  Mohawk Phase 4 FM Project  Classifieds
  • [ April 7, 2026 ] 4.8.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: HUNTSVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY: INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) NO. 2026-08 HVAC UPGRADE FOR SCATTERED SITES AND STONE MANOR  Classifieds
  • [ April 7, 2026 ] 4.8.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission   Classifieds
  • [ April 7, 2026 ] 4.8.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Chase Trunkline Rehabilitation, more particularly known as Project No. 71-26-SP07.  Classifieds
  • [ April 7, 2026 ] 4.8.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to Contractors: Huntsville Utilities Advertisement for Bid; Chase Garage Door Installation  Classifieds
  • Headline News

    Huntsville’s Glenwood Cemetery Project Earns National Recognition for Preserving Black History

    Glenwood Cemetery, established in 1870, is Huntsville’s oldest surviving African American burial ground. Community members, historians, and descendants—including Ollye Conley—have collaborated to preserve and share the stories of those laid to rest at Glenwood Cemetery.(Speakin’ [...]
  • Headline News

    Leveling the Playing Field New Bipartisan Bill Could Transform HBCU Research Funding Nationwide

    SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama HBCU presidents join lawmakers in Washington to advocate for expanded research funding opportunities. Left to right: Dr. Kemba Chambers of H. Councill Trenholm State Community College; an Alabama higher education leader; [...]
  • Headline News

    AIRPORT CHAOS SPARKS ACTION: SENATORS WEIGH DEAL TO FUND HOMELAND SECURITY WITHOUT ICE ENFORCEMENT

    Long airport lines across the U.S. are tied to a federal funding standoff, as lawmakers debate a plan to fund Homeland Security without ICE enforcement. Travel delays are growing nationwide as Congress struggles to resolve [...]
  • Headline News

    Alabama Supreme Court Rules Police Can Require Identification During Stops

    SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that law enforcement officers may require individuals to provide identification during investigative stops. The ruling stems from a case involving a Childersburg pastor and clarifies how [...]
  • Headline News

    Women Who Shaped Huntsville From Suffrage to Civic Leadership

    SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Long before Huntsville became known as “Rocket City,” women in North Alabama were working to secure one of the most fundamental rights in American democracy — the right to [...]
  • Headline News

    AMERICA AT WAR : Alabama Leaders Split Over Trump’s Iran Offensive

    SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s congressional delegation is sharply divided following President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes against Iran. U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville have voiced strong support for the offensive, while [...]
  • Headline News

    Brick by Brick: The Brandons Who Built Huntsville and Defended the Vote

    SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (RIGHT -LEFT): The first Black-owned business owners in Huntsville, HENDERSON BRANDON and his son, DANIEL BRANDON. If you’ve ever stepped inside Harrison Brothers Hardware on Courthouse Square — browsing local art, nostalgic gifts, [...]

State News

  • The Protein Power Shift: UAB Research Is Redefining Alabama’s Wellness Journey

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    SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS UAB researchers are leading new efforts to reshape weight loss by preserving muscle mass, while nutrition experts emphasize high-protein meals as a key to long-term health across Alabama. (photo credit: Speakin’ Out [...]
  • Alabama House Advances School Accountability Bill, Raising Questions About Fairness and Outcomes
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  • 10.5 Billion Education Budget Advances: Raises, Bonuses, and School Funding Take Center Stage
    April 7, 2026 0
  • MAHA Movement Sparks Push for Cleaner Water in Alabama
    April 7, 2026 0
  • $1.36 Billion Boost: Lockheed Martin Contract Brings Jobs, Impact to North Alabama
    April 7, 2026 0

City News

  • From Huntsville to Capitol Hill: Local Leader Fights for Foster Care Reform Nationwide

    April 7, 2026 0
    SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Kids to Love Founder Lee Marshall testifies before Congress, advocating for national reforms in the foster care system. Foster children receive critical support through community-driven programs like Kids to Love in North [...]
  • A Legendary Voice for a Historic Moment: Phylicia Rashad to Inspire Oakwood University’s Class of 2026
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  • Space Command Rising: Huntsville Takes Center Stage in Nation’s Defense Future
    March 31, 2026 0
  • Huntsville Honors Service and Sacrifice on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
    March 31, 2026 0
  • ‘No Kings’ Protests Sweep Alabama, Uniting Communities in Call for Change and Civic Engagement 
    March 31, 2026 0

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Alabama A&M News

  • Alabama A&M Leaders Advance Research Strategy at National Innovation Workshop
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  • Woodruff, Brownrigg Lead Push for New Educators Sorority Chapter
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Politics

  • Alabama Voting Bill Advances, Sparks Debate Over Access and Election Integrity
    April 7, 2026 0
  • Alabama House Advances School Accountability Bill, Raising Questions About Fairness and Outcomes
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Crime and Tragedy

  • Routine Dental Visit Turns Life-Altering:Texas Father Loses Limbs After Severe Infection
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  • Louisiana Murder Suspect Captured in Alabama After Attempt to Conceal Identity
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Top News

  • Commentary

    Democracy Is in the Details: Honoring Beulah Ballard Toney While Defending the Right to Vote

  • Crime

    Routine Dental Visit Turns Life-Altering:Texas Father Loses Limbs After Severe Infection

  • Crime

    Louisiana Murder Suspect Captured in Alabama After Attempt to Conceal Identity

  • Crime

    Burglary Suspect Falls Through Ceiling, Arrested After Early Morning Break-In in Dothan

  • Crime

    Grissom High School Incident Raises Safety Awareness After Gun Found in Student’s Vehicle

  • Commentary

    Opinion | Bill allowing takeover of Montgomery PD solves nothing, makes no sense

  • National News

    Student Loan Shake-Up Sparks Backlash: Senate Democrats Push Back on Trump Plan

  • Crime

    JUSTICE DELAYED NO MORE: Conviction Upheld for Monster Who Brutalized 5-Year-Old

  • Crime

    Tragedy on the Road: Two Students Killed,Community Calls for Prayer After School Bus Crash

  • Crime

    Privacy Violated: Lauderdale County Physician Ordered to Pay Over $500K for Tracking Patient

Religion

  • From Charts to Classroom: Howard University Launches Cardi B Course on Culture, Branding, and Power
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  • Mayor’s Bike Ride Encourages Wellness and Community in Huntsville
    April 7, 2026 0
  • Clean, Green & On the Move: Huntsville’s Earth Month Events Rally the Community
    April 7, 2026 0
  • Summer Starts Here: Huntsville Camps Open Doors to Fun, Learning, and Safe Spaces for Youth
    April 7, 2026 0

Sports

  • Tuskegee Marching Band Featured in T.I.’s New Music Video
    April 7, 2026 0
  • HBCU Commissioner Calls Out ‘Disrespect’ After Final Four Clash
    April 7, 2026 0
  • 2026 women’s “Baad Team” ballers
    April 6, 2026 0
  • Championship-Caliber Coach Chris Wright Emerges as Top Candidate for Alabama State Job
    April 1, 2026 0

Health

  • Unequal Care: Why Black Men Face More Invasive Surgeries
    April 7, 2026 0
  • Which Nuts Are Healthiest? A Ranking Backed by Nutrition Experts
    April 7, 2026 0
  • Watch Your Mouth: Early Detection Can Save Alabama Lives
    April 7, 2026 0
  • The Protein Power Shift: UAB Research Is Redefining Alabama’s Wellness Journey
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