August 2025 – Page 8

Former Alabama running back TJ Yeldon arrested

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

by Julianna Reichenbach Former Alabama and NFL running back Timothy “TJ” Yeldon was arrested early Saturday morning on domestic violence charges, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. Yeldon faces three charges: third-degree domestic violence, third-degree […]

Convicted sex abuser charged with additional sex offense on day of Morgan County trial

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

Erica Thomas A man set to go to trial Monday on a charge of child sex abuse was re-arrested the same day for trying to lure a teenager. J.L. McCrary Jr., 62, of Cullman, was […]

Black Mom and Two Children from Alabama Killed in Suspected Murder-Suicide

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

BlackNews.com Nationwide — Kenneth Smith Jr., a 44-year-old man in Daphne, Alabama, is suspected of fatally shooting his wife and two children before taking his own life. Deputies found the family dead inside their home during […]

Trump Allies Slam Ivey Over Lingering DEI Programs as Federal Judge Deals Blow to National Crackdown

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey is facing mounting pressure from conservative allies of former President Donald Trump over what they see as Alabama’s sluggish dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs—even as a […]

Foreign students pay big. Tommy Tuberville wants them gone

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Kyle Whitmire U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has had it with international students from countries that don’t love America. “You come here. You get a degree. You’re gone,” Tuberville said while pitching his Student Visa Integrity […]

GE Appliances Includes Decatur in $3B Expansion Plan

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS DECATUR, Ala. — GE Appliances has announced a sweeping $3 billion investment across its U.S. operations, with the company’s Decatur facility near Huntsville slated to benefit from the expansion. Company officials said the investment […]

Alabama Municipal Elections Head Toward Record Spending on August 26

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | August 2025 Edition MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama voters will head to the polls on August 26 for municipal elections across the state, and this cycle is shaping up to be one of the […]

MDA Expands Lockheed Martin THAAD Contract to $10.42 Billion

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has increased its contract with Lockheed Martin for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, raising its value from $8.35 billion to $10.42 billion via a $2.06 billion modification. This enhancement […]

“Enough with the Drama”: Alabama Republicans Shift Focus as Trump’s Ratings Dip

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) rolls out its 2025 legislative agenda, a growing chorus of voices across the state is calling for a pivot away from culture-war […]

Planning Department to host multi-day public input session on University Drive study

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

As the City’s Planning Department continues its University Drive Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Study, the public is invited to provide input during multi-day sessions at City Hall. The TOD study is analyzing the integration […]