2026

They Fought to Be Counted: Alabama’s Voting Legacy Meets a Participation Gap

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

The sacrifices of voting-rights pioneers frame today’s research as Madison and Morgan counties record declining Black participation By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Are candidates investing in relationships with Black communities, or assuming their […]

Opinion | Stop voting for a color and vote for the best person

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

Don’t vote for red or blue. Be smarter than that. Vote for the candidate in every race who has the best ideas and policies. By Josh Moon When you go to the polls in November, […]

First Missionary Celebrates a Year of Faith, Leadership and Growth Under Dr. Carlos D. Williams

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — First Missionary Baptist Church’s first pastoral anniversary program honored the Rev. Dr. Carlos D. Williams and his family, recognizing a year of leadership through worship, tributes, and thanksgiving. The […]

Spooky Nights and Costumed Cats: Huntsville Botanical Garden Celebrates Fall

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville Botanical Garden is bringing two distinctive experiences to its October calendar: Spellbound, an evening attraction for adults, and Meow-o-ween, a seasonal outing for cats and their companions. Spellbound […]

Opinion | PBS is more popular than Trump in Alabama

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

A recent survey squashed the notion that Alabamians view PBS programming negatively. In fact, they like it more than they like Trump. By Josh Moon It’s dangerous to live inside a news bubble. You risk […]

Family Seeks Justice After 7-Year-Old Girl Is Fatally Stabbed on Chicago Sidewalk

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS CHICAGO — A family is mourning a 7-year-old girl killed while walking with her teenage sister in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood, as the woman accused in the attack faces a first-degree murder […]

Charges Amended, Two Alabama Officials Resign After Atmore Sting

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS ATMORE — Two public officials have resigned, and trafficking charges against an Alabama legislator and a former school board president have been amended following an undercover operation in Escambia County. State […]

87-Year-Old Civil Rights Advocate Seeks Justice After Violent Home Robbery

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS RIPLEY, Tenn. — An 87-year-old woman who spent years advocating for others is recovering from a violent attack inside her home as friends press for answers and accountability. Erlin Gooch, a […]

Two Arrested After Meridianville Fight Leaves Four Shot

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

An 18-year-old and a juvenile each face two counts of first-degree assault. By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MERIDIANVILLE — An 18-year-old and a juvenile have been arrested following an Oct. 7 shooting on Monroe Road that […]

AAMU Crowns Cameron and Hunt, Celebrating Leadership and Bulldog Legacy

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University crowned Niyah Cameron as its 76th Miss Alabama A&M and Jeremiah Hunt as its second Mister Alabama A&M during the […]