September 2026

From The Hill to the racetrack Jahan Davis pursues a bigger dream

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

Original reporting by Adyson Saunders | Alabama A&M University Edited for SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University junior Jahan Davis is turning passion for racing into a career while earning a mechanical engineering […]

AAMU alumni show students pathways to professional sports careers

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

Source: Alabama A&M University Edited for SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University alumni returned to The Hill Sept. 11 to help Bulldogs turn NBA HBCU Fellowship opportunities into careers in professional sports. The […]

Preetha earns national ASCE faculty advisor award

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

Source: Alabama A&M University Edited for SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University Associate Professor Dr. Pooja Preetha has received the 2026 American Society of Civil Engineers Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, becoming one of […]

Small-business confidence holds above average despite hiring pressures

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — Small-business confidence cooled slightly in August but remained above its long-term average, presenting a mixed picture for Alabama entrepreneurs confronting labor shortages, uneven sales and persistent cost pressures. The […]

Alabama libraries face new pressure over transgender-related books

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama librarians are facing renewed demands for stricter enforcement of state rules governing transgender-related materials in public-library youth sections, intensifying an already divisive debate over parental authority, local control […]

Five debts to eliminate before retirement

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Retirement income has less room for error than a paycheck. Reducing debt before leaving work can protect Social Security and savings from monthly payments. Start with these five categories. First, attack […]

Alabama sports-betting debate returns as football season begins

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama remains without legal sports betting as another football season generates millions of dollars in wagers across the country, renewing debate over consumer protection and tax revenue leaving the […]

When should you claim Social Security?

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Choosing when to claim Social Security is one of retirement’s most important decisions because it can change monthly income for life. No single age is best for everyone. The Social Security […]

Analysis | The Court stops Trump’s ballot-mail overhaul—for now

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

The justices stopped an untested national system from taking effect after states had already begun mailing ballots. By Bill Britt An election cannot be administered as a live experiment. Once ballots are printed, voting systems […]

How scammers are stealing your loved ones’ voices

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A familiar voice on the telephone is no longer proof that a loved one is calling. Criminals can capture a few seconds of audio from social media, videos or voicemail and […]