2025 – Page 56

Ivey Rejects Special Session, Says No “Magic Map” for Alabama Senate Redistricting

September 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey said Friday she will not call a special legislative session to redraw Alabama’s state Senate map, despite a federal court ruling that the Montgomery portion of the […]

Mississippi Mother Found Dead in Alabama; Child’s Body Later Discovered in Tombigbee River

September 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS EPES, Ala. — A search for a missing Mississippi woman and her young daughter has ended in heartbreak after both were found dead in Alabama’s Tombigbee River. The body of Shardee McGill, […]

Former Huntsville Police Officer, Ex-Crime Stoppers Head Indicted for Alleged $25,000 Theft

September 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — A retired Huntsville police officer who once led the city’s Crime Stoppers program has been indicted after investigators said he took more than $25,000 intended for community tipsters. Charles Nathan Nickelson, […]

“Surviving the Storm”

September 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Pastor Mario D. Ford Brothers and sisters, storms often serve as metaphors for challenges, circumstances, and conditions brought on by life. A google search of the word “storm” defines it in part as “a […]

91-Year-Old Hartselle Man Dies After Car Struck by Train

September 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HARTSELLE — A 91-year-old man has died after his vehicle was struck by a train in Hartselle, according to authorities. The collision happened around 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the railroad tracks near College Street and Chestnut […]

Florence Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge, Placed on Leave

September 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS FLORENCE — A Florence police officer has been placed on administrative leave after his arrest on a domestic violence charge, officials confirmed Saturday. Officer Evan Thornton was charged with domestic violence, third degree, and […]

Huntsville City Council Approves $343 Million Operating Budget for 2026

September 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville City Council has approved a $343.7 million operating budget for the 2026 fiscal year, along with two capital improvement budgets, focusing on roadwork, public safety, recreation, and neighborhood redevelopment. Mayor Tommy […]

Opinion | It wasn’t always this way

September 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

It’s not normal for the president to say crazy things. It’s happening because we broke America. And now the kids will have to fix it. Josh Moon As I watched the current president of the […]

Huntsville Resident Urges Council to Prioritize Library Funding Over Police Budget Increases

September 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — During Thursday night’s Huntsville City Council meeting, residents used the public comment period to spotlight concerns about stagnant library funding, censorship pressures, and the city’s budget priorities. Dr. Marissa […]

Alabama Leaders Eye $500M in Federal Funds to Bolster Rural Health Care

September 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama could receive at least $500 million over five years to strengthen rural health care if state leaders submit a successful application to the new Rural Health Transformation Program by Nov. 5. The $50 […]