2025 – Page 76

Huntsville Crime Rates Continue to Climb, Exceed National Averages

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — New FBI statistics show that Huntsville’s crime rate has been steadily climbing over the past five years, leaving the city well above national norms in key categories. Between 2019 […]

Alabama High School Football Coach Fatally Shot; Defense Cites ‘Heat of Passion’

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Attorney argues manslaughter, not murder, in case that shocked community By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS NORTH ALABAMA — A community is mourning the loss of a beloved high school football coach who was fatally shot earlier this month, […]

DA Rules Police Shooting of Alabama Teen Jabari Peoples Justified

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Family disputes account, demands release of bodycam footage By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HOMEWOOD, Ala. — The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office has ruled that the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples by a Homewood police officer was legally justified, closing […]

Packaging Products Maker Invests $250 Million in Selma Mill, Closes Georgia Facilities

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Selma plant upgrade expected to impact 1,100 workers as company shifts operations By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS SELMA, Ala. — A major packaging manufacturer announced this week a $250 million investment to modernize its Riverdale mill in Selma, transforming the […]

Huntsville Police Announce Plans for New South Precinct

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Facility aims to improve response times, accessibility, and public safety in growing South Huntsville By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished August 20, 2025 The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is moving forward with plans for a new South Precinct facility designed to […]

New 90,000-square-foot facility expected to bring 500 jobs and boost Rocket City’s defense sector

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Performance Drone Works (PDW) officially cut the ribbon Wednesday on Drone Factory 01, a 90,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that cements Huntsville’s status as a leader in aerospace and defense innovation. The […]

Leaked Database Shows Alabama Ties to Project 2025

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Eagle Forum, Alabama Policy Institute, and Tuberville’s office linked to conservative initiative By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished July 28, 2025 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A leaked applicant database from Project 2025 is shedding light on Alabama’s role in the controversial […]

U.S. Judge Approves $2.8 Billion Blue Cross Settlement with Health Providers

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

One of Alabama’s largest health care antitrust cases reaches resolution By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A federal judge has approved a $2.8 billion settlement between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and health providers who accused the […]

North Alabama Area Labor Council Encourages Huntsville Auto Workers to Unionize

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Pivotal election could shape the future of collective bargaining in Alabama’s auto industry. By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The North Alabama Area Labor Council is urging auto workers in Huntsville to support unionization ahead of a […]

OBITUARIES 8/27 – 9/2/2025

August 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Robert L. Gurley b.k.a “Cricket” July 2, 1958 – August 18, 2025 Funeral service for Mr. Robert L. Gurley b.k.a “Cricket” was held at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 2025 at […]