October 2026 – Page 15

Halle Berry Denies Abuse Allegations as Ex-Husband Seeks Sole Custody

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Halle Berry is contesting allegations of child abuse made by her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, as the former couple’s custody dispute returns to court. Martinez requested sole custody of their son, Maceo, […]

Florida Mother Faces Neglect Charges After Allegedly Leaving Four Children Alone for Cruise

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A Florida mother faces four felony child neglect charges after police say she left her four young children, including a 2-month-old infant, home without adult supervision while […]

Michigan Woman Charged After AllegedBoiling-Water Attack Leaves Teen SeverelyBurned

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS PONTIAC, Mich. — A 31-year-old Michigan woman faces an assault charge after authorities say she poured boiling water on a 15-year-old girl following a fight, leaving the teenager with severe burns. […]

Bill Poole announces construction, investment and consulting roles

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCALOOSA — Former Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole is moving into construction, private investment and consulting after concluding a 16-year career in state government. Poole announced Oct. 5 that he will […]

Madison County housing inventory rises, but affordability remains a challenge

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MADISON COUNTY — More homes on the market are giving buyers additional choices, but rising prices continue to complicate the path to homeownership for local families. An Oct. 5 Huntsville Business […]

Cullman backs $15 million bank and retail development

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS CULLMAN — A planned $15 million bank and retail development will receive city assistance for a highway improvement, linking downtown commercial growth with a public investment whose final cost remains unspecified. […]

Strong Pushes Radar Investment to Protect North Alabama Communities and Businesses

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — A proposal to modernize the nation’s weather radar network could help strengthen North Alabama’s severe-weather preparedness, with implications for businesses protecting employees, property, and daily operations. U.S. Rep. Dale […]

Virginia Church Gives $25,000 to Help Feed AAMU Students

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University HUNTSVILLE — Alfred Street Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, has donated $25,000 to Alabama A&M University’s Bulldog Market, helping students access food and other necessities […]

AAMU Honors Dr. Matthew Edwards’ 51-Year Legacy in Higher Education

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Alabama A&M University Edited for publication by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University celebrated Dr. Matthew Edwards’ retirement Sept. 22, honoring a physicist whose 51-year higher education career helped prepare scientists and […]

AAMU’s Teague Earns National Fellowships to Expand Student Opportunities

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

HUNTSVILLE — Dr. Charlotte C. Teague, chair of Alabama A&M University’s Department of English and Modern Languages, has earned national fellowships to strengthen leadership, humanities education, and student writing opportunities. For 2026-27, Teague was selected […]