March 2026 – Page 16

GE Aerospace to Invest $55 Million in Huntsville-Area Facility, Boosting Aerospace Manufacturing

March 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

Investment strengthens North Alabama’s growing aerospace corridor and boosts production of advanced aircraft engine materials. By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS GE Aerospace plans to invest $55 million in its Huntsville-area operations, reinforcing North Alabama’s growing role in […]

When Branding Backfires: Cracker Barrel Works to Recover After Logo Controversy

March 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, a familiar stop for travelers and families across Alabama and the South, is still feeling the impact of a controversial logo change that sparked widespread backlash […]

TRAGEDY AT BROOKWOOD: NEW MOTHER KILLED IN HOSPITAL MURDER-SUICIDE

March 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

Family now raising newborn after shocking loss at Birmingham Medical Center By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A heartbreaking tragedy at a Birmingham hospital has left a newborn baby without parents and a grieving family searching for […]

Alabama Dentist Sentenced to Prison for Burning Down His Own Office in an Insurance Fraud Scheme

March 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS EVERGREEN, Ala. — An Alabama dentist has been sentenced to prison after burning down his own dental office to collect insurance money while facing mounting debt. Conecuh County Circuit Judge Jack B. Weaver sentenced Douglas […]

Decatur Launches District Meetings to Hear Residents’ Priorities

March 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Decatur city leaders will begin a series of district community meetings Tuesday evening to discuss the results of the city’s 2026 Community Survey and hear feedback directly from residents about local priorities. The […]

Alabama-Built Honda Passport Headed to Japan in Major Export Move

March 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS One of Honda’s most popular SUVs, built in Alabama, will soon be heading overseas, as the automaker prepares to export the Honda Passport to Japan later this year. Honda plans to begin shipping […]

Cyber Crooks Are Getting Smarter: How Business Fraud Tactics Can Target Your Wallet, Too

March 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Cyber fraud is evolving rapidly, and experts say the same tactics used to target businesses are increasingly putting everyday consumers at risk. Jeff Taylor, head of Commercial Fraud Forensics at Regions […]

OBITUARIES 3/11 – 3/17/2026

March 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Daryl Lamar Malone March 1, 1968 – March 5, 2026 Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Round Island Creek Mission Center (13829 Lucas […]

New Global Study Finds Vegans May Face Higher Colon Cancer Risk — But Heavy Meat Diets Carry Dangers Too

March 5, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a major new international study published in the British Journal of Cancer is reshaping the conversation around plant-based eating and cancer risk. With colorectal cancer cases rising among […]

The Silent Danger in Your Bloodwork: Why Potassium Levels Matter More Than You Think

March 5, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS When doctors review routine bloodwork, one number often carries more weight than patients realize: potassium. This essential electrolyte plays a critical role in keeping the heart beating properly, muscles contracting smoothly, […]