March 2026 – Page 19

Laura Hall Backs Bill to Rename Alabama Office of Minority Affairs as Debate Moves to Governor’s Desk

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — A bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs is now headed to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk after clearing both chambers of the Alabama Legislature, with Rep. Laura Hall […]

POWER, TRANSITION & THE FUTURE OF MADISON COUNTY: Gov. Kay Ivey Appoints Rex Vaughn as Commission Chair

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

After weeks of public discussion and speculation across Huntsville and Madison County, Governor Kay Ivey has appointed longtime agricultural leader Rex Vaughn as Chairman of the Madison County Commission. The appointment fills the vacancy created […]

AMERICA AT WAR : Alabama Leaders Split Over Trump’s Iran Offensive

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s congressional delegation is sharply divided following President Donald Trump’s decision to launch major U.S. military strikes against Iran, a move that has escalated tensions in the Middle East and reignited debate […]

New Ala. Laws Aim to Reduce Infant Mortality, Expand Cancer Screenings, and Protect Living Donors

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Attorney Raven Beach I’m elated to see the strides that the Alabama Legislature has made in addressing health disparities for its citizens, particularly minorities. They convened on January 13, 2026, and the work being […]

Huntsville Delivers $5.5 Million to City Schools After Early TIF Closures, Signals Long-Term Education Gains

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville City Schools received a $5,552,689.85 boost after the City of Huntsville closed three Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts years ahead of schedule — a move city leaders say reflects both economic […]

Fairfield Woman Sentenced to 24 Years in Bessemer Beating Death of 76-Year-Old Neighbor

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Fairfield woman has pleaded guilty in the 2021 slaying of a 76-year-old Bessemer man who authorities say was beaten with a space heater during a dispute over money. Monyuett Catrice […]

Mobile Man Pleads Guilty in Online Sextortion Scheme Targeting Hundreds of Teens

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A 22-year-old Mobile man has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from what prosecutors describe as a calculated online sextortion scheme that targeted hundreds of teenagers and young adults. Jamarcus Mosley […]

Gunman Kills Two, Wounds 14 in Austin Bar Shooting; FBI Investigates Possible Terror Link

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A late-night shooting in Austin’s bustling Sixth Street entertainment district left two people dead and 14 others wounded early Sunday, prompting a federal terrorism investigation. Authorities say the gunman, identified as […]

North Alabama Crime Roundup: Murder Suspect Nabbed & Meth Distribution Indictments Shake Region

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS North Alabama law enforcement has been busy with major developments in recent weeks — from a suspected murderer captured locally to significant indictments in an ongoing drug distribution investigation. Last week, […]

AAMU Remembers Professor Emeritus Dr. Baldwin Onuma Okezie

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

Alabama A&M University is mourning the loss of Professor Emeritus Dr. Baldwin Onuma Okezie, a distinguished scholar, educator and international leader in food science and nutrition who dedicated more than 30 years of service to […]