February 2026 – Page 6

City of Madison Moves Away from Lawsuit, Calls on Alabama Legislature to Address Online Tax Revenue

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The City of Madison has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit challenging Alabama’s online sales tax distribution system, known as the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT), signaling a shift toward working with state lawmakers […]

2.18.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: RESOLUTION NO. 26-97

February 17, 2026 Portia Orr 0

WHEREAS, an application has been made by Anthony Fisher, d/b/a Southern Comfort Luxury Transportation, LLC., for a certification of public convenience and necessity for the operation of one (1) luxury vehicle in the City of […]

2.18.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: ORDINANCE NO. 26-107

February 17, 2026 Portia Orr 0

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, finds that an application has been presented to the […]

2.18.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: ORDINANCE NO. 26-108

February 17, 2026 Portia Orr 0

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, finds that an application has been presented to the […]

Selectively Leaked Clip From Caucus Debate Targets House Speaker

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A secretly recorded 57-second clip from an hour-long House Republican Caucus meeting has sparked controversy inside the Alabama Statehouse and intensified tensions within House leadership. Lawmakers present at the closed-door meeting, speaking […]

The Sound of a City: How Huntsville’s African American Community Helped Shape American Music

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville is widely known for rockets, research, and innovation — but long before the city gained its reputation as “Rocket City,” African Americans with Huntsville ties were already helping shape something just […]

The Right to Vote Is Under Threat Again: What the SAVE Act Could Mean

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Attorney Raven Beach Continuing our month-long celebration of Black History, I take a look at our community, autonomy, and freedoms as Americans. Take my daughter, for instance. She attends a diverse public school with […]

Rev. Jesse Jackson: A Life of Hope, Justice and Unfinished Struggle — Remembering a Giant

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS å≈struggle and the highest reaches of political power — the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who died on February 17, 2026, at age 84 surrounded by family at his home in Chicago. […]

Youth Motivation Task Force Marks 51 Years of Impact

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

For more than half a century, Alabama A&M University’s Youth Motivation Task Force has played a quiet but powerful role in preparing students for life beyond the classroom, connecting Bulldogs with professionals who motivate, mentor […]

AAMU ROTC Cadets Test Grit, Teamwork at Titan Brigade Ranger Challenge

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

Nine Alabama A&M University Army ROTC cadets put their physical endurance, mental toughness and leadership skills to the test while competing in the Titan Brigade Ranger Challenge Jan. 23–25 at Fort Benning, Georgia. The event […]