January 2026 – Page 16

Walker County child found dead; the cause of death remains under investigation

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities in Walker County say a child found dead following an extensive search showed no signs of trauma or assault, though the cause of death remains unknown as investigators continue their […]

Two additional suspects charged in the shooting death of a Birmingham father killed in front of daughter

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham police have charged two additional suspects in the weekend shooting death of a Birmingham father whose family says he was gunned down in front of his young daughter. Authorities announced […]

Retired Air Force officer arrested on multiple child sex abuse charges in Leeds

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS LEEDS, Ala. — A Jefferson County man with a background in public service and education has been arrested on nearly two dozen charges involving alleged child sexual abuse and child pornography, according […]

MAJOR PROJECTS ACROSS MOBILE TARGET 2026 COMPLETION

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MOBILE, Ala. — Several major development projects across the City of Mobile are expected to be completed in 2026, signaling a significant period of growth and investment for the Port City. Among the […]

Opinion | Operation Oily Epstein in Venezuela seems very, very familiar

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

Trump has gone around Congress to kidnap a foreign leader and take control of another country. We know how that ends. ByJosh Moon The FIFA Peace Prize just doesn’t mean what it used to. Over […]

1.07.26 LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Public notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

January 6, 2026 Portia Orr 0

Public notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the 2nd floor […]

1.07.26 LEGAL NOTICE: AARON HOVIS Defendant(s) and in favor GLADYS TURRUBARTES AND YADER ROMERO Plaintiff(s).

January 6, 2026 Portia Orr 0

Under and by the virtue of an execution issued out of the DISTRICT Court of MADISON County on a Judgment rendered against AARON HOVIS Defendant(s) and in favor GLADYS TURRUBARTES AND YADER ROMERO Plaintiff(s). I, […]

Alabama lawmaker proposes English-only driver’s license exams

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama State Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Killen, has prefiled legislation for the 2026 Legislative Session that would require all driver’s license examinations in the state to be administered exclusively in English. House Bill 88 would […]

Madison educator turns author and advocate, investing in North Alabama’s future through literacy

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MADISON, Ala. — For Dr. Yanique Rolingson, education has never been just about curriculum or test scores. It has always been about purpose, equity, and ensuring students and educators are truly supported. A […]

REPORT: ALABAMA COLLECTS LESS IN TAXES THAN MOST STATES—BUT RELIES MORE ON REGRESSIVE TAXES

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama continues to collect significantly less in taxes per resident than most of the nation while relying more heavily on regressive forms of taxation, according to the 2025 edition of […]