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  • [ May 12, 2026 ] Olivia Gaines new head women’sbasketball coach at N. C. Central Sports
  • [ May 12, 2026 ] AAMU’s Oldest Spring Graduate Returns to Finish What She Started 20 Years Ago AAMU
  • [ May 12, 2026 ] Alabama A&M Researchers Engage U.S. Space Command Leaders on Innovation and Workforce Development AAMU
  • [ May 12, 2026 ] Alabama A&M to Launch State’s First Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence AAMU
  • [ May 12, 2026 ] $460 Million Broadband Push Could Open Alabama’s Next Business Frontier State News
  • Headline News

    Supreme Court Ruling Doesn’t Erase Alabama’s Discrimination Record, Experts Say

    by Jemeana Smothers-Roberson, Associate Publisher and Managing Editor, Speakin’ Out News Alabama legislators face renewed legal challenges  – Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) won Alabama’s redrawn District 2 in November 2024 with 54.5% of the vote, [...]
  • Headline News

    THE COURT HAS SPOKEN – AND BLACK VOTERS ARE PAYING THE PRICE

    On April 29, 2026, the United States Supreme Court handed down one of the most consequential civil rights rulings in a generation — and the reverberations are shaking Alabama to its political foundations. In a [...]
  • Headline News

    812,000 VOTERS MISSING IN ALABAMA

    Black, Latino, young, and disabled Alabamians are being shut out at the highest rates- and the Alabama Voting Right Act that could help died in the legislature this session. BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Real [...]
  • Headline News

    ALABAMA LOCKS IN $203 MILLION FEDERAL: RURAL HEALTHCARE REVAMP BEGINS

    BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs legislation as the state secures more than $203 million in federal funding to expand rural healthcare access, strengthen medical services, and improve outcomes in underserved communities. (Composite [...]
  • Headline News

    DID YOU KNOW? THE SAVE ACT & THE BLACK VOTE IN ALABAMA

    As Alabama heads into a critical election season, a new federal proposal—the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)—is raising serious concerns about access to the ballot and the future of voting rights, especially for [...]
  • 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; [...]

State News

  • $460 Million Broadband Push Could Open Alabama’s Next Business Frontier

    May 12, 2026 0
    by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS State leaders say broadband expansion is essential to small-business growth, workforce access, and long-term economic mobility. One of Alabama’s biggest business stories this year is unfolding far from the usual ribbon [...]
  • North Alabama Projects Included in $7.6 Million Round of Rebuild Alabama Grants
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  • After Years of Decline, Courtland Is Showing Signs of New Energy Through Defense Work, Infrastructure, and Heritage Tourism
    May 12, 2026 0
  • Blue Origin Hiring Surge Pushes Huntsville’s Space Economy Higher
    May 12, 2026 0
  • Governor Ivey Calls Special Session on Redistricting After Supreme Court Ruling — Economic Stakes Are Real 
    May 5, 2026 0

City News

  • Huntsville Tourism Hits $2.4 Billion as Madison County Holds Its Place Among Alabama’s Most-Visited Destinations

    May 12, 2026 0
    SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Visitors gather in Huntsville as Madison County posts more than $2.4 billion in travel spending and nearly 4 million visits. Huntsville and Madison County are still proving that tourism is not just [...]
  • From 1870 to 2026: Alabama’s Fight Over Black Voting Power Explained
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  • Antoinette Hawthorne: Champion of Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship
    May 12, 2026 0
  • Madison County Home Listings Decline While Builder Confidence Shows Modest Gains
    May 12, 2026 0
  • UAH Study Warns That Service Bundling May Put Customers at Greater Default Risk
    May 5, 2026 0

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Alabama A&M News

  • AAMU’s Oldest Spring Graduate Returns to Finish What She Started 20 Years Ago
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    Alabama A&M Researchers Engage U.S. Space Command Leaders on Innovation and Workforce Development
    May 12, 2026 0

Politics

  • ‘Let the Kids Play!’ — Ivey Signs Law Protecting CHOOSE Act Student-Athletes
    April 21, 2026 0
  • Alabama Voting Bill Advances, Sparks Debate Over Access and Election Integrity
    April 7, 2026 0

Crime and Tragedy

  • Baton Rouge Grandmother Convicted of Manslaughter in 4-Year-Old’s Alcohol Poisoning Death
    May 12, 2026 0
  • Kansas City 4-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck by an Amazon Delivery Van, Driver Leaves the Scene
    May 12, 2026 0

Top News

  • Commentary

    It’s Official: The Supreme Court is a Joke 

  • Crime

    Baton Rouge Grandmother Convicted of Manslaughter in 4-Year-Old’s Alcohol Poisoning Death

  • Crime

    Kansas City 4-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck by an Amazon Delivery Van, Driver Leaves the Scene

  • Crime

    Alabama Mother Charged with Child Abuse After Allegedly Spraying Children with Bear Deterrent

  • Crime

    School Resource Officer Receives Two-Day Suspension After 14-Year-Old Student Suffers Brain Injury

  • Commentary

    Opinion | Alabama families are paying the price for a Washington loophole

  • Commentary

    Alabama’s past racism is going to hurt its current efforts to do future racism

  • Crime

    Former Chick-fil-A Worker Accused of $80K Refund Scheme Using Fake Orders

  • Crime

    Black Grandmother Outsmarts Scammer in Fake “Grandson in Trouble” Call Scheme

  • Crime

    Pastor and Marriage Author Arrested on Bigamy Charges in Multi-State Case

Religion

  • Huntsville Islamic Center: Building Bridges Through Education, Open Doors, and Good Neighbors
    May 7, 2026 0
  • PorchFest Returns to Five Points Huntsville’s Most Beloved Neighborhood Music Celebration Is Back
    May 5, 2026 0
  • Japanese Spring Festival Celebrates 23 Years on Monte Sano — A Cultural Tradition Rooted in Community
    May 5, 2026 0
  • A GOOD DAY’S WORK (USEFUL WORK AS CHRISTIAN DUTY)
    May 5, 2026 0

Sports

  • Olivia Gaines new head women’sbasketball coach at N. C. Central
    May 12, 2026 0
  • Howard Names John Wall President Operations
    May 6, 2026 0
  • Saint Augustine’s University files for bankruptcy — 159-year-old HBCU owes up to $100 million and drops accreditation fight
    April 29, 2026 0
  • Alabama State women claimSWAC Women’s Tennis titles
    April 21, 2026 0

Health

  • Best Vitamins for Summer vs. Winter: Seasonal Guide to Staying Healthy Year-Round
    May 6, 2026 0
  • Butters or Oils? The Right Moisturizer for Every Age
    May 6, 2026 0
  • Picky Eating in Children: When Parents Should Worry
    May 6, 2026 0
  • How Your Sex Life Affects Your Physical and Mental Health
    May 6, 2026 0

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