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Growth Meets the Road: Huntsville Advances Plans Near Major Employers

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

Greenbrier and U.S. 72 engineering contracts prepare for traffic demands near industrial corridor and future Lilly campus By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville is advancing road planning in its Limestone County growth corridor, […]

$3 Million Study Advances Decatur’s Push for Another River Crossing

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

Federal funding supports route analysis and public input as officials seek relief for Tennessee River traffic By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS DECATUR, Ala. — Decatur’s effort to ease traffic across the Tennessee River is moving forward […]

Opinion | Could Doug Jones and the Democrats actually win?

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

Winning in Alabama is a tremendous uphill climb for Democrats. But boy, it sure feels like they’re about to. ByJosh Moon It feels like Doug Jones is going to win. Don’t misunderstand me—I’m not predicting […]

A Path Toward AAMU: North Huntsville Greenway Moves Forward

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

New design contract advances neighborhood connections as city pursues recreation, redevelopment and reinvestment By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville has taken another step toward connecting downtown with Alabama A&M University, approving engineering work […]

They Fought to Be Counted: Alabama’s Voting Legacy Meets a Participation Gap

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

The sacrifices of voting-rights pioneers frame today’s research as Madison and Morgan counties record declining Black participation By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Are candidates investing in relationships with Black communities, or assuming their […]

Opinion | Stop voting for a color and vote for the best person

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

Don’t vote for red or blue. Be smarter than that. Vote for the candidate in every race who has the best ideas and policies. By Josh Moon When you go to the polls in November, […]

First Missionary Celebrates a Year of Faith, Leadership and Growth Under Dr. Carlos D. Williams

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — First Missionary Baptist Church’s first pastoral anniversary program honored the Rev. Dr. Carlos D. Williams and his family, recognizing a year of leadership through worship, tributes, and thanksgiving. The […]

Spooky Nights and Costumed Cats: Huntsville Botanical Garden Celebrates Fall

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville Botanical Garden is bringing two distinctive experiences to its October calendar: Spellbound, an evening attraction for adults, and Meow-o-ween, a seasonal outing for cats and their companions. Spellbound […]

Opinion | PBS is more popular than Trump in Alabama

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

A recent survey squashed the notion that Alabamians view PBS programming negatively. In fact, they like it more than they like Trump. By Josh Moon It’s dangerous to live inside a news bubble. You risk […]

Family Seeks Justice After 7-Year-Old Girl Is Fatally Stabbed on Chicago Sidewalk

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS CHICAGO — A family is mourning a 7-year-old girl killed while walking with her teenage sister in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood, as the woman accused in the attack faces a first-degree murder […]