2026 – Page 11

Akron Post Office Closure Raises Ballot Access Concerns

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Sewell seeks answers after service ends ahead of the announced closure date by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS An unexpected post office closure in Hale County has put everyday mail access and absentee voting under scrutiny, as […]

Campaign Cash Gaps Shape Alabama’s Congressional Contests

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

New figures show the difference between quarterly fundraising and money available to spend by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s latest congressional fundraising reports show that a strong quarter and a large campaign treasury measure different things, […]

Conflicting Leadership Accounts Add to Cannabis Uncertainty

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Commission chairman describes an upcoming retirement while director disputes leaving by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s medical cannabis program faces a new leadership question after its commission chairman and executive director offered conflicting accounts of whether […]

Steve Cash Returns to Lead Marshall’s Space Workforce

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

NASA veteran takes charge of more than 5000 civil service and contractor employees by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Stephen “Steve” Cash began leading NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center on October 19, returning to the Huntsville institution […]

Black Belt Rail Gets a $27 Million Boost

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Federal award targets freight connections and crossing safety across rural communities by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A $27 million federal rail award is bringing renewed attention to the infrastructure connecting Alabama’s Black Belt communities with the […]

Help Shape Huntsville: Residents Invited to Planning Forum

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Oct. 28 meeting offers a closer look at projects in South Huntsville and across the city by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Residents can learn about projects shaping their neighborhoods and the city’s future during […]

Opinion | After sixteen years, it’s time to look in the mirror

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Primary ballot shifts in four major counties give Alabama Republicans reason to examine their record and Democrats an opportunity to compete. By Bill Britt Republicans have controlled Alabama’s Legislature since 2010. They have had the […]

OBITUARIES 10/20 -10/26/2026

October 19, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Collier Bush, Sr. July 12, 1946 — October 10, 2026 Funeral service for Mr. Collier Bush, Sr. was held at 12:30 P.M, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Royal Chapel of […]

Stretch runs fully under way

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor The hits (big games) kept on coming with the biggest this past week coming at Morgan State and in the SWAC. First, up in Baltimore at the MSU homecoming, the Bears […]

Don’t Wait for Winter: October is a Key Window for Flu Protection

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS North Alabama families preparing for fall gatherings should also consider getting seasonal flu protection before winter arrives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual influenza vaccination for people ages […]