April 2026 – Page 6

After decades of loss and rebuilding, historic Woodlawn church rises again

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A historic Birmingham congregation is once again rising—this time with a new home and renewed purpose in the heart of Woodlawn. First Baptist Church of Woodlawn has begun construction on a […]

Madison Scores a Home Run: SEC Softball Tournament Coming to Toyota Field in 2027

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Get ready, North Alabama — elite college softball is headed to the Rocket City region. The Southeastern Conference announced a four-year agreement to host its postseason softball tournament at Madison’s Toyota […]

‘Let the Kids Play!’ — Ivey Signs Law Protecting CHOOSE Act Student-Athletes

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey delivered a victory for Alabama students and families when she signed Senate Bill 342, the “Let the Kids Play!” Act into law. The measure reinforces the CHOOSE Act’s nondiscrimination […]

Rep. Dale Strong Visits Drake State for 65th Anniversary, Praises Workforce Pipeline

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Rep. Dale Strong made the short trip across town on Tuesday, April 7, to help J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College mark its 65th anniversary — a milestone for North […]

ALABAMA LOCKS IN $203 MILLION FEDERAL: RURAL HEALTHCARE REVAMP BEGINS

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s long-standing struggle to improve rural healthcare is getting a significant boost after the state secured more than $203.4 million in first-year federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Governor […]

Alabama Secretary of State Reminds Voters of May 4 Registration Deadline

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen issued a reminder Monday that residents must register to vote by May 4, 2026, in order to participate in the upcoming May 19 primary election. “The […]

Heated Capitol Hill Exchange as Sewell Challenges RFK Jr. on Remarks About Black Youth and Mental Health

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A tense exchange unfolded on Capitol Hill as U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama sharply questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over past comments regarding Black youth and […]

Mobile County Mourns After Mother, Pregnant Teen, and 12-Year-Old Found Slain in Wilmer Home

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Mobile County investigators are searching for one or more suspects after a brutal quadruple homicide left a mother, her two children, and an unborn child dead. The Mobile County Sheriff’s […]

4.22.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA NOTICE TO ABATE A JUNK PUBLIC NUISANCE: 4109 Broyles Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL, 35805

April 21, 2026 Portia Orr 0

Last Assessed To: Virginia R. Cantell PPIN: 32421 PARCEL: 17-05-15-2-002-096.000 Legal Description: LOT 2 BL 2 PATTON MEADOWS ADD Date Inspected: 03/25/2026 In accordance with Acts 1971, Reg. Sess., No. 71-1320, p. 2269, §2, the […]

4.22.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: McDonald Creek Culvert Repair, more particularly known as Project No. 71-26-SP34

April 21, 2026 Portia Orr 0

MANDATORY Pre-bid meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 am, at City Hall, on the 6th Floor in Training Room 624, located at 305 Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801. Bidders must […]