2025 – Page 3

Sen. Katie Britt Celebrates Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Senator Katie Britt, R-Alabama, is celebrating the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, a sweeping defense policy bill signed into law by President Trump last […]

Alabama Awards $43.8 Million to Help Low-Income Residents With Energy Costs

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) announced Tuesday that Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded approximately $43.8 million in energy assistance grants to help low-income Alabamians cover home heating and […]

Huntsville COUNCIL Gives Final Approval to Three Requested Annexations

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The City of Huntsville has given final approval to three requested annexations, expanding the city’s boundaries to accommodate future commercial, industrial, and residential development. The largest annexation involves 686.46 acres located on […]

2025 Redstone Update Highlights Expansion, Mission Growth, and Community Partnership

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As Redstone Arsenal’s role in national defense continues to expand, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Redstone Update offered key insights into the missions, investments, and organizational changes shaping the installation’s future. Held on […]

Opinion | What would Jesus think of our politics and our treatment of neighbors?

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

A Christmas reflection asking whether faith, mercy and love of neighbor still guide our public life today in American politics. ByBill Britt As Christians gather this Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus, it is […]

Alabama Receives Portion of Multi-State Mercedes-Benz Emissions Settlement

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama will receive a share of a $149 million multi-state settlement with Mercedes-Benz after state attorneys general found the automaker used illegal emissions software in certain diesel vehicles sold nationwide. Attorney General Steve Marshall joined […]

Audit Finds UNA Failed to Verify Student Residency

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A recent state audit found that the University of North Alabama (UNA) failed to properly verify student residency status, a lapse that violates Alabama law and may have resulted in some students being […]

Rep. Jeana Ross Pre-Files Bill Establishing Screen Time Standards for Young Children

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS State Rep. Jeana Ross has pre-filed legislation to establish research-aligned screen-time standards for children from birth to age five in publicly funded early learning environments across Alabama. House Bill 78, titled the Healthy Early Development and […]

Ivey Signs Executive Order to Boost Alabama National Guard Recruitment, Readiness

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order No. 740, revitalizing the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP) to strengthen recruitment and readiness within the Alabama State Military Department, which includes the Army […]

12.31.25 LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to Contractors-Huntsville Utilities Advertisement for Bid: Bid No.: IFB 26-025 Project Title: Southeast Wate Treatment Plant (SEWTP) Expansion to 24MGD

December 29, 2025 Portia Orr 0

Huntsville Utilities in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking bids for the below-mentioned project located in Huntsville, Alabama. Sealed bids will be received by the City of Huntsville, a municipal corporation within the State of Alabama, d/b/a/ […]