2025 – Page 8

Bankrupt Jackson Hospital Sues Blue Cross Over ‘Unfair Reimbursement Rates’

December 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Jackson Hospital has filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, alleging the insurer is imposing unfair and discriminatory reimbursement rates that threaten the hospital’s ability to remain open. […]

Opinion | The disciplined citizen is disappearing—and the republic is disappearing with them

December 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

A free society depends on citizens who can govern their passions. America’s crisis reflects a deeper loss of the virtues self-government demands. ByBill Britt We are losing the tolerance that holds a free society together. […]

HB94 Targets Lost State Property, Expands Power of Alabama State Auditor

December 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Prefiled legislation for the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session could significantly expand the authority of the State Auditor’s Office, shifting it from a largely record-keeping role to one with direct investigative and […]

Proposed Bill Would Allow “Invisible Disabilities” to Be Marked on Alabama IDs

December 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Legislation filed by Rep. Ontario Tillman, D-Birmingham, would create a new process allowing Alabamians with certain “invisible disabilities” to voluntarily mark that status on their driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards. Tillman, […]

Menstruation Behind Bars: Alabama Women Face Gaps Between Policy and Practice

December 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama law requires that incarcerated women be provided menstrual products at no cost, but advocates say the reality inside state prisons often falls short of that promise, leaving women vulnerable to health […]

Trump Announces $12 Billion Farm Aid as Alabama Growers Brace for 2026 Season

December 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As Alabama farmers prepare financing and planting decisions for the 2026 crop year, President Donald Trump has announced a $12 billion federal farm aid package aimed at stabilizing commodity markets, easing production […]

U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Alabama Death Penalty Case Over Role of IQ Scores

December 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a closely watched Alabama death penalty case that could clarify how IQ scores are used to determine whether a person is eligible for […]

OBITUARIES 12/24 -12/30/2025

December 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

TRAGIC DEATHS Deaths of Mississippi Mother, Toddler Found in Alabama Ruled Murder-Suicide ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Ms. Alonge Ashleighn Ellis July 6, 1992 – December 8, 2025 Funeral service for Ms. Alonge Ashleighn Ellis will be […]

Six AAMU Students Receive $10,000 Turner Construction Scholarships

December 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

Turner Construction has awarded $10,000 scholarships to six Alabama A&M University students majoring in civil engineering and construction management for the spring and fall 2026 semesters. The awards continue Turner’s partnership with the College of […]

Down 21-0, SC State surges to Celebration Bowl win

December 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor ATLANTA, GA – Many of the 26,763 fans at Saturday’s Celebration Bowl X at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium likely thought the game was all but over when SWAC champion Prairie View A&M […]