September 2025

A new way to gamble on sports could cost Alabama billions

September 23, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Josh Moon Alabama is on the verge of losing big on gambling—again. The state’s idiotic approach to the regulation and taxation gambling—or, to be more accurate, the absence of both—has been well documented over […]

Sen. Katie Britt Warns of AI Risks to Kids

September 23, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) says Congress must act on how children and teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots, warning they can expose minors to sexual content, mental health risks, and […]

Forbes Again Names Huntsville Hospital Among America’s Best-in-State Employers

September 23, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Sept. 17, 2025) — Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health) has once again been honored on Forbes’ 2025 America’s Best-in-State Employers list, reinforcing its reputation for strong workplace culture, employee support, […]

Alabama Delegation Splits as Congress Inches Toward Shutdown

September 23, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — Congress faces a looming government shutdown after a Republican stopgap spending bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate on Friday. The measure would have kept agencies funded until Nov. 21, […]

ACLU Flags Voting Access Concerns in Alabama’s Municipal Elections as Historic Wins Reshape Local Leadership

September 23, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s recent municipal elections have ushered in both historic leadership changes and renewed concerns about voter access. According to the ACLU of Alabama, problems reported during the August 5 and […]

Alabama Sees New Faces Entering Key Races Ahead of Landmark 2026 Elections

September 23, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The 2026 election cycle in Alabama is rapidly shaping up to be unlike many that have come before, with several prominent officials either term-limited or choosing to run for […]

OBITUARIES 9/24 – 10/1/2025

September 22, 2025 Bouldin 0

TRAGIC DEATH Woman convicted in Birmingham drive-by shooting death of innocent bystander who left behind 2-year-old. ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Ms. Maggie Louise Edwards November 2, 1946 – September 8, 2025 Funeral service for Ms. Maggie […]

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: What Black Men Need to Know About Prevention and New Treatments

September 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most common cancers in men. For Black men, this message carries added urgency. Studies show that Black men […]

When Nerves Cry Out: The Hidden Link Between Vitamin B Deficiency and Neuropathy

September 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For months, Lila couldn’t explain the strange tingling in her feet. At first, she dismissed it as tiredness, but over time the numbness and burning grew worse, sometimes waking her in […]

Breaking the Cycle: Why Gout Keeps Coming Back—And How to Stop It

September 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

By BlackDoctor.org For anyone who’s experienced it, a gout flare feels like punishment—stabbing pain, redness, swelling so intense you can’t wear a sock, let alone walk into work. And just when you think it’s gone, […]