April 2026 – Page 6

Alabama State women claimSWAC Women’s Tennis titles

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Alabama State Hornets claimed the 2026 SWAC Women’s Tennis Tournament Championship with a 4-2 victory over Jackson State on Sunday at City Park Tennis Center. Alabama State secured the early […]

Strength Through the Journey: Rebecca King-Crews Opens Up About Parkinson’s Battle

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The 60-year-old singer and actress was diagnosed in 2015 after years of unexplained symptoms, including tremors, numbness, and changes in movement. Initially dismissed as stress, her condition went undiagnosed for about […]

All the Stars Come to the Rocket City: Comic & Pop Culture Expo Wraps 11th Year

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For three days this past weekend, the Von Braun Center became Alabama’s unofficial capital of fandom, as the Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo celebrated its 11th year with one of […]

North Alabama UMC Churches Welcome New Pastors as Bishop Holston’s Appointments Take Shape

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Congregations across the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church are entering a season of transition and renewal as Bishop Jonathan Holston’s 2026 clergy appointments begin taking shape. During the […]

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 […]