February 2026 – Page 12

Documentary Exposing Alabama Prisons Earns Academy Award Nomination

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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS An HBO documentary that exposes conditions inside Alabama’s prison system has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 98th Academy Awards, announced Thursday. The Alabama Solution relies heavily on footage […]

Huntsville’s Adia Andrews and Producer Kelvin Wooten Earn 2026 Grammy Nominations

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Huntsville Music Office is celebrating two North Alabama music standouts who have earned national recognition with nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, highlighting the region’s growing influence in gospel […]

ASU Names Orlando Jones Keynote Speaker for 2026 Founders’ Day

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama State University announced this week that acclaimed actor, comedian, writer, and producer Orlando Jones will serve as the keynote speaker for the University’s 2026 Founders’ Day Ceremony, […]

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Adds 50 Local Albums to BLAST Local Albums Streaming Platform

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has expanded its BLAST Music streaming platform with the addition of 50 new albums from local artists across North Alabama, continuing its effort to spotlight and […]

Breeze Airways Launches $39 Nonstop Flights from Huntsville to Fort Lauderdale.

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Staff Reports Breeze Airways will begin offering nonstop flights from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) starting June 12, with fares beginning at $39 one way, airport officials announced. The new route will […]

Can Diabetes Cause Hair Loss? The Surprising Connection Explained

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Diabetes is a chronic condition marked by elevated blood sugar levels, and its effects can extend far beyond blood glucose control. While diabetes is commonly associated with complications such as nerve […]

Is It Asthma or COPD? 5 Ways to Know the Difference

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) both affect the lungs and can cause serious breathing problems, but they are not the same condition. Because treatment approaches differ, understanding the key […]

Is Corn Good for You? Nutrition, Health Benefits, and How to Enjoy It

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Is corn good for you? It’s the question that pops up the moment the foil comes off the grill — sweet corn steaming, butter melting, and someone nearby side-eyeing it like, […]

How a Health Savings Account Can Help You Build Wealth for Retirement

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Health care costs are rising quickly, and for many people, medical expenses can significantly impact retirement savings. What if you could prepare for future health care costs while also building long-term […]

Mothers of the Movement: The Black Women Who Claimed the Vote in Huntsville Long Before the 1965 Civil Rights Era

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

A century after Black History Month began, Huntsville honors six Black suffragists whose courage laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement. Speakin’ Out News As the nation observes Black History Month 2026, marking 100 years since […]