2025 – Page 158

IRS postpones April 15 federal tax deadline in Alabama, six other states: Here’s why

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Heather Gann Alabama is one of seven states that have until May 1 to file federal taxes, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS announced in October federal disaster tax relief for all individuals […]

Huntsville Area Sees Over $509 Million in New Construction in Q1 2025

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

Compiled by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS New construction in the Huntsville area soared to more than $509.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, according to building permit data from Madison, Limestone, and Morgan counties. Three major projects […]

Regardless of political climate, universities must continue to advocate for students

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Dr. Quinton Ross, President, Alabama State University (Reprint, The Alabama Reporter) Despite the frustrations of the moment that might draw our attention, we must continue to advocate for our students and for our universities. […]

Selma Family Wins Free Home in Effort to Rebuild Historic City

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

Compiled by Speakin’ Out News In a heartwarming event aimed at rejuvenating Selma, Alabama, a local family has been awarded a fully furnished home. This marks a significant step in the city’s recovery from the […]

No Cameras Allowed

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

Huntsville Moves to Stop Surprise Filming in City Office Speakin’ Out News In a move aimed at protecting the privacy and safety of city employees and residents, the Huntsville City Council has passed a new […]

Tariffs threaten Alabama wallets, jobs, and global trade

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

Alabama voted for prosperity. What it may be getting is economic punishment. Alabama voters overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, and the results were decisive. But now, with sweeping tariffs looming, many […]

Huntsville Von Braun Lions Club Hosts District Convention “Celebrating Our Year of Lions Service”

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

NEWS RELEASE On March 7-8, 2025, the Von Braun Lions Club (VBLC) hosted the Lions Club MD-34A Annual Convention at the Robert “Bob” Harrison Senior Advocacy and Wellness Center. Lion Dr. Wilma Ruffin was the […]

Parents charged after 4-year-old Blount County boy shot himself in house with crocodile, snakes

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson The parents of a 4-year-old boy who found a gun at a Blount County home and accidentally shot himself were arrested on Monday. Cassandra Lynn Lutz, 39, and Alexander Andrew Corrie, 26, […]

Man kills woman, her 8-year-old son and injures 11-year-old girl in south Alabama murder-suicide

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson An Alabama woman and her 8-year-old son were killed in a suspected murder-suicide at their Clarke County home over the weekend. The woman’s daughter was found wounded, and the woman’s boyfriend was also […]

Bolton Named President of Columbia College Chicago

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

Alabama A&M University Alumna Dr. Shantay N. Bolton was recently named the 11th president and chief executive officer of Columbia College Chicago. Bolton most recently served as the executive vice president of administration and finance […]