April 2026 – Page 12

4.15.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: INVITATION FOR BID # 43-2026-14: Fencing Materials & Labor

April 14, 2026 Portia Orr 0

BID OPENING DATE: May 7, 2026 at 2:00:00PM local time DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: May 4, 2026 at 2:00PM local time The City of Huntsville will receive sealed bids, priced on a firm fixed price basis […]

Jefferson County Deputy Charged in Domestic Violence Case, Third Arrest in One Week

April 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing domestic violence charges, marking the third arrest of a department employee within a single week. Cerell Deon Cole Jr., 23, has been charged […]

NASA Budget Cuts Could Hit Home: North Alabama Faces Potential Impact

April 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A proposed federal budget could bring significant changes to NASA funding, raising concerns across North Alabama—one of the nation’s leading hubs for space exploration and innovation. The President’s […]

Alabama Republicans are running scared

April 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

The party’s recent actions reveal a shrinking circle of insiders tightening their grip on who gets to run and who gets to vote. By any measure, Alabama Republicans should be operating from a position of […]

Powering the Future: Huntsville Approves 238-Acre Solar Project

April 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville is taking another step toward a more sustainable future. The Huntsville City Council has approved a lease agreement to move forward with the construction of a 238-acre […]

Public Safety Debate Continues as Montgomery Police Bill Fails

April 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A proposed bill to increase police staffing in Alabama’s capital city has failed, sparking ongoing debate about public safety, leadership, and local control. State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike […]

Highway Mess: Chicken Wings Spill Across I-65 inLimestone County

April 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — What started as a routine drive turned into an unusual and messy situation on Interstate 65 last week, after a crash left spicy chicken wings scattered across […]

Building Opportunities: Turner Launches Free Programto Help Small Businesses Grow in North Alabama

April 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A new opportunity is opening doors for small construction businesses across North Alabama, as Turner Construction Company launches an eight-week training program designed to help local firms grow, […]

Students Speak Out: New Independent Magazines RiseAfter UA Cancellations

April 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — University of Alabama students are turning challenges into opportunities after launching two independent magazines following the cancellation of campus publications tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Last […]

OBITUARIES 4/15 – 4/21/2026

April 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

TRAGIC DEATHS Remembering a Young Hero: Community Mourns 7- Year-Old Who Drowned Saving Friend Tragedy at Sea: Teen Charged in Cruise Ship Death of Florida Cheerleader ROYA FUNERAL HOME Ms. Pauline Lacy July 29, 1940 […]