September 2025 – Page 14

ROCKET CITY? Huntsville’s Nickname Dates to the 1950s — But Trump Claims Anew

September 10, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. Space Command headquarters will relocate to Huntsville, Alabama, reviving his earlier plan and reasserting the city’s decades-old nickname: “Rocket City.” “Huntsville, Alabama — forever […]

Huntsville Expands Greenway Network with Two Major Trail Projects

September 10, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — August 28, 2025. Huntsville is moving closer to its goal of a fully connected citywide trail system with the approval of construction contracts for two new greenways. The projects will […]

Huntsville Police remind residents to secure vehicles and valuables

September 9, 2025 Bouldin 0

PRESS RELEASE Huntsville Police are encouraging residents to take simple precautions after noticing an uptick in car break-ins and stolen items. From January through June 2025, there were 435 reported car break-ins, compared to 385 […]

Arrest Made After Beloved Auburn Professor Julie Gard Schnuelle Killed in Kiesel Park Attack

September 9, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS AUBURN, Ala. — The Auburn Police Department has arrested Harold Rashad Dabney III, of Montgomery, in connection to the death of Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, 59, a retired Auburn University veterinary professor who […]

4 Young Black Girls Sadly Died in Overnight House Fire While Home Alone

September 9, 2025 Bouldin 0

BlackNews.com Nationwide — Four African American girls were sadly killed in a house fire in Columbus County, North Carolina, after flames tore through their home in the early hours of the morning. Six children were inside […]

DNC Votes to Unseat Alabama Members After “Flawed Elect Dispute

September 9, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voted to unseat three Alabama Democratic Party (ADP) members after determining their elections were “flawed,” escalating a long-running feud between the state and national parties. At […]

Space Command Showdown: Politics, Lawsuits, and Huntsville’s Historic Step Forward

September 9, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Space Command headquarters has once again ignited a political tug-of-war, but this time Huntsville leaders say they’re ready to break ground even as Colorado threatens to take […]

City of Huntsville Rolls Out Opening of Stoner Park of Stoner Park Skating Rink

September 9, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Lace up your skates, Huntsville! The city’s newest recreational destination is officially open. City leaders gathered to cut the ribbon on the highly anticipated Stoner Park Skating Rink, marking […]

Alabama set to receive at least $100M a year for rural health care under new federal law, but questions remain

September 9, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama is expected to receive at least $100 million annually for rural health care over the next five years through a new federal grant program created under the “One Big Beautiful Act,” […]

Lawsuit Casts Shadow Over Decatur Mayoral Election After Billy Jackson’s Defeat

September 9, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS DECATUR, Ala. — What was expected to be a decisive mayoral victory for Kent Lawrence is now facing fresh uncertainty as a lawsuit seeks to halt certification of the election, citing ballot […]