Classifieds
Month: August 2026
AAMU
Alabama A&M Welcomes Mississippi Students for Immersive Agriculture and Science Summer Program
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Forty high school students from Jackson, Mississippi, recently spent four days at Alabama A&M University exploring agriculture, science, technology and college life through an immersive residential summer program. Hosted […]
AAMU
Dr. Mohan Aggarwal Retiring After 45 Years at Alabama A&M
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEW HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — After 45 years of teaching, research and leadership at Alabama A&M University, renowned physicist Dr. Mohan Aggarwal will retire Aug. 31, leaving a lasting legacy in physics education and […]
Business
Alabama Awards More Than $144 Million to Transform Rural Health Care
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama is directing more than $144 million to rural health projects across the state, including major awards benefiting North Alabama hospitals, nursing programs and specialty-care networks. Gov. Kay Ivey announced […]
Business
Alabama Housing Market Surges as Home Prices Jump Nearly 20%
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s housing market accelerated in July, with home sales reaching their highest level in nearly four years while the statewide median sales price jumped almost 20 percent from a […]
Business
Alabama Wages Reach Records as Unemployment Quietly Climbs
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama added jobs and posted record weekly wages in two major industries in July, but the state’s unemployment rate also moved higher, creating a mixed picture of the […]
Business
Marilyn Lands knows how to get things done
Despite serving in a superminority in the Alabama Legislature, Marilyn Lands was able to get meaningful legislation passed and serve her district. It’s hard for Democrats in the Alabama Legislature to get much done. Being […]
Business
Huntsville Defense Firms Chosen to Compete Under $920 Million Air Force Contract
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Three Huntsville defense companies are among 24 firms selected to compete for work under a U.S. Air Force contract with a ceiling of $920 million, reinforcing the Rocket City’s […]
Business
U.S. Rep. Sewell Criticizes Supreme Court Decision Clearing Path for Mail-Voting Restrictions
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama criticized a U.S. Supreme Court decision that cleared the way for parts of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting to proceed while […]
Obituaries
OBITUARIES 8/26 – 9/1/2026
ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Miree Squire, Jr. Feb 22, 1950 — Aug 22, 2026 Funeral service for Mr. Miree Squire, Jr. will be held at 11:00 A.M, Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the First Missionary […]