October 2026 – Page 10

Charges Amended, Two Alabama Officials Resign After Atmore Sting

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS ATMORE — Two public officials have resigned, and trafficking charges against an Alabama legislator and a former school board president have been amended following an undercover operation in Escambia County. State […]

87-Year-Old Civil Rights Advocate Seeks Justice After Violent Home Robbery

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS RIPLEY, Tenn. — An 87-year-old woman who spent years advocating for others is recovering from a violent attack inside her home as friends press for answers and accountability. Erlin Gooch, a […]

Two Arrested After Meridianville Fight Leaves Four Shot

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

An 18-year-old and a juvenile each face two counts of first-degree assault. By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MERIDIANVILLE — An 18-year-old and a juvenile have been arrested following an Oct. 7 shooting on Monroe Road that […]

AAMU Crowns Cameron and Hunt, Celebrating Leadership and Bulldog Legacy

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University crowned Niyah Cameron as its 76th Miss Alabama A&M and Jeremiah Hunt as its second Mister Alabama A&M during the […]

Boyte Presnell to Lead AAMU Homecoming Parade, Honoring Generations of Bulldog Legacy

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University Normalite and longtime supporter Boyte A. Presnell will serve as grand marshal of the 2026 Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. […]

AAMU Students Turn Washington Leadership Institute Into Career Offers

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University HUNTSVILLE — Twenty-five Alabama A&M University students completed nearly 60 interviews and received more than 20 internship and career offers during the Thurgood Marshall College […]

Three AAMU Students Make History in National MANRRS Leadership

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University Three Alabama A&M University students are making history as the first group from the university to serve simultaneously on the national MANRRS Executive Committee. Ruth […]

Small Deposits, Bigger Goals: Nashville Mom Turns Pink Bucket into Savings Movement

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A mother’s effort to save for Christmas has grown into a financial empowerment initiative encouraging women to build savings one manageable deposit at a time. Jasmine Danyell, a Black entrepreneur and mother […]

Opinion | Poarch Creeks show how gaming revenue can build Alabama’s economy

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

A new ad campaign starting this weekend will bring an overdue spotlight to the Poarch Creeks’ impact on Alabama’s economy. By Josh Moon Josh Moon Columnist A couple of years ago, as I was bouncing […]

Alabama Voters Face School Prayer, Pledge and Anthem Decisions

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama voters will consider two constitutional amendments in November addressing the Pledge of Allegiance, student-led prayer, and national anthem broadcasts in public schools. Amendment 3 would require local school […]