August 2025 – Page 3

Fall into Fun with Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s 2025 Fall Program Guide

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

More than 100 free programs and events planned for residents of all ages By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished August 19, 2025 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — With school back in session and cooler weather on the way, Huntsville Parks & […]

City of Huntsville Celebrates 50th Annual Beautification Awards

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

More than 340 properties recognized for landscaping and environmental care By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Mayor Tommy Battle, members of the Huntsville City Council, and the Huntsville Beautification Board honored more than 347 properties during the 50th annual […]

Jazz in the Park Returns to Huntsville with Phil Denny Headlining

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Free concert at Big Spring Park West brings world-class jazz and local talent By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Smooth sounds and soulful rhythms will fill the air at Big Spring Park West as the Jazz in the […]

Dad and Son from Alabama Charged with Stealing $774K From Elderly Woman

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

BlackNews.com Nationwide — Father and son Charles and Dillon Cook, who are from Mobile, have been accused of stealing $774,000 from an elderly woman’s retirement account after gaining her trust through their lawn care business and […]

Huntsville Crime Rates Continue to Climb, Exceed National Averages

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — New FBI statistics show that Huntsville’s crime rate has been steadily climbing over the past five years, leaving the city well above national norms in key categories. Between 2019 […]

Alabama High School Football Coach Fatally Shot; Defense Cites ‘Heat of Passion’

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Attorney argues manslaughter, not murder, in case that shocked community By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS NORTH ALABAMA — A community is mourning the loss of a beloved high school football coach who was fatally shot earlier this month, […]

DA Rules Police Shooting of Alabama Teen Jabari Peoples Justified

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Family disputes account, demands release of bodycam footage By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HOMEWOOD, Ala. — The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office has ruled that the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples by a Homewood police officer was legally justified, closing […]

Packaging Products Maker Invests $250 Million in Selma Mill, Closes Georgia Facilities

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Selma plant upgrade expected to impact 1,100 workers as company shifts operations By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS SELMA, Ala. — A major packaging manufacturer announced this week a $250 million investment to modernize its Riverdale mill in Selma, transforming the […]

Huntsville Police Announce Plans for New South Precinct

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Facility aims to improve response times, accessibility, and public safety in growing South Huntsville By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished August 20, 2025 The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is moving forward with plans for a new South Precinct facility designed to […]

New 90,000-square-foot facility expected to bring 500 jobs and boost Rocket City’s defense sector

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Performance Drone Works (PDW) officially cut the ribbon Wednesday on Drone Factory 01, a 90,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that cements Huntsville’s status as a leader in aerospace and defense innovation. The […]