2026

Mayor Tommy Battle Marries Broadway Veteran Jo Lynn Burks in Private Ceremony

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and accomplished Broadway musician and educator Jo Lynn Burks are newlyweds, city officials confirmed. The couple exchanged vows during a small, private ceremony last […]

Tuskegee Makes History With First Men’s and Women’s NCAA Soccer Teams

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSKEGEE, Ala. — Tuskegee University is expanding its celebrated athletic tradition by launching the first men’s and women’s soccer programs in the institution’s 145-year history. The Golden Tigers will begin competition […]

Stranger Things Star CalebMcLaughlin Deletes Social Media to Draw Closer to God

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS NEW YORK, N.Y. — After growing up in the spotlight, Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin found renewal by stepping away from social media and strengthening his relationship with God. During an appearance on the Podcrushed podcast, […]

61 Years After Voting Rights Act, Alabama Advocates Warn Protections Are Eroding

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Southern Poverty Law Center marked the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by celebrating the landmark law’s impact while warning that recent court decisions have made it more difficult […]

Faith Over Fame: Lamar Jackson Declares He Will Not Bend His Belief in Jesus Christ

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is making it clear that his Christian faith matters more to him than fame, football or personal recognition. The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player […]

BOBBY SINGLETON TAKES THE HELM OF ALABAMA DEMOCRATIC PARTY

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton has been elected chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, winning a decisive leadership vote as Democrats seek to rebuild their statewide organization ahead of the November […]

Black Mothers Face Deadliest Odds as Alabama Maternal Health Crisis Deepens

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Black women in Alabama face an alarmingly high risk of dying from pregnancy-related complications, according to a new report calling for sweeping changes in how the state provides maternal […]

Huntsville Honors Historic Buffalo Soldiers Post 351 for More Than 60 Years of Service

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville City Council and Mayor Tommy Battle have formally honored the 10th Cavalry Hill Buffalo Soldiers American Legion Post 351, recognizing more than six decades of military service, […]

Dr. Erica Schwartz Makes History as First Black Woman to Lead CDC

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — Dr. Erica Schwartz has taken the helm of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, becoming the first Black woman to lead the agency for vaccines, schoolchildren and public trust. […]

More Than 4 Million Drop From SNAP as New Rules Tighten America’s Food Lifeline

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Black women in Alabama face an alarmingly high risk of dying from pregnancy-related complications, according to a new report calling for sweeping changes in how the state provides maternal […]