October 2026 – Page 4

Alabama A&M Honors Scholars Win $15,000 at National Penny Games Competition

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Three Alabama A&M University Honors scholars captured first place and $15,000 at the 2026 Penny Games Business Case Competition with a proposal to […]

From The Hill to Silicon Valley: Alabama A&M Senior Lands Meta Engineering Job

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama A&M University senior Mercy Akinyemi has secured a full-time software engineering position with technology giant Meta, marking a major achievement before her […]

Two Alabama A&M Students Win National Environmental Planning Scholarships

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Two Alabama A&M University graduate students have earned national recognition after securing two of only three 2026 American Planning Association (APA) Foundation Environmental […]

Alabama A&M Expands Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama A&M University is expanding its electric bus charging infrastructure, strengthening its commitment to sustainable transportation and preparing for a fully zero-emission transit […]

Alabama Joins Federal Lawsuit Against Dollar General Over Alleged Deceptive Pricing

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

Federal regulators and 20 states accuse discount retailer of charging customers more at checkout than advertised on store shelves. by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama has joined 19 other states and the Federal Trade […]

Alabama Ends Fiscal Year with Surplus, but Financial Pressures Loom

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

State revenues exceed expectations as lawmakers confront rising healthcare, education, and public service costs. by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama ended its 2026 fiscal year with stronger-than-expected financial balances, but growing expenses could create challenges for lawmakers preparing the […]

Tuberville Questions Value of Some College Degrees, Names Auburn, Alabama and Troy

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

Senator’s remarks spotlight the debate over college costs, workforce training and opportunities for Alabama students. by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is raising questions about whether some Alabama students should pursue […]

Sen. Stutts backed bid to overturn in-law’s child sex abuse conviction

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

The ruling vacated Thomas Vernor’s guilty plea and 12-year sentence, returning all three child sex abuse charges to trial. By Jacob Holmes A man convicted of sexually abusing one of his grandchildren under the age […]

Huntsville Invests $3.12 Million to Fight Opioid Addiction and Expand Mental Health Care

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

Settlement funds will support crisis treatment, addiction prevention, and family education. by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The City of Huntsville is directing up to $3.12 million in opioid settlement funds toward expanding mental […]

North Huntsville Gains Rocket Testing Hub, Bringing Defense Work Closer to Home

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Dayton T. Brown has opened a rocket motor testing center on Pulaski Pike, strengthening North Huntsville’s defense capabilities and bringing services closer to manufacturers. The 104,000-square-foot Solid Rocket Motor […]