September 2026

MEASLES REACHES DECADES-HIGH LEVEL: Are Alabama Families Prepared?

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Measles, once declared eliminated in the United States, has returned at a level not recorded in decades, underscoring the importance of vaccination and rapid recognition of symptoms. The Centers for Disease […]

AAMU Choir Joins Yolanda Adams for Birmingham Healing Concert

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama A&M University’s Choir will bring its celebrated musical tradition to Birmingham on Saturday, Sept. 19, when it performs with Grammy-winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams during the closing concert of the […]

Women in Music Week Amplifies Female Artists Across Huntsville

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—More than 50 female artists and music professionals are taking center stage as Women in Music Week returns for its eighth year, bringing performances and creative programming to venues throughout […]

Black Churches Open New Paths to Healing Through Grief Support

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—Two prominent Black congregations in Huntsville are helping residents confront bereavement through grief-support programs offering Christian encouragement, practical guidance, and connections with people who understand the pain of losing a […]

Alabama Gospel Roots Brings Live Television Taping to Athens Church

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS ATHENS, Ala.—North Alabama’s gospel-music heritage received a statewide spotlight when Alabama Gospel Roots brought a live television taping to Seven Mile Post Road Church in Athens on Saturday, September 12. The public […]

Gospel Fest Brings Worship, Music andCommunity Fellowship to Athens

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS ATHENS, Ala.—Gospel music filled the Athens Farmers Market as residents, pastors and performers gathered for Gospel Fest 2026 on Saturday, September 5. Presented by Athens Arts League, the free community concert […]

Pentecostal Lighthouse Welcomes Historic Apostolic Council to Huntsville

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Pentecostal Lighthouse Church is welcoming clergy, ministry leaders and worshippers to Huntsville for the First Apostolic Council of Kentucky and Tennessee’s 2026 Fall Session, scheduled September 15-19. The […]

HUNTSVILLE’S WESTERN GROWTH PLAN TAKES SHAPE

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

Huntsville is assembling a broad package of land, transportation, school and public-safety investments intended to guide growth in the city’s western corridor and Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. The newest action came Sept. 14, when the city […]

Drake State Celebrates Successful Completion of RenueRedi Entrepreneurship Program

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

IMMEDIATE RELEASE HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Drake State Community and Technical College proudly celebrates the successful completion of its RenueRedi Entrepreneurship Program, an initiative designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthen existing businesses through targeted business […]

The Definition of Socialism

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

by Josh Moon, The Alabama Reporter Did you know that “socialism” is making public transportation cheaper, health care affordable and school lunches free? I mean, it’s not, but it is. You know? Just listen to […]