2026 – Page 14

AAMU Hosts Jr. MANRRS Leadership Institute

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M University welcomed 65 middle and high school students from across the state for the 2026 Alabama Jr. MANRRS Leadership Institute, introducing them to […]

Dusk 2 Dawn Returns for Alabama A&M Homecoming

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Adapted from Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M University’s Dusk 2 Dawn returns during Homecoming 2026, bringing back an all-night alumni pep rally and after-party last held in 2009. Alumnus Branden […]

Opinion | Lawrence County should be considered for Alabama’s future Space Academy

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

Courtland’s open land, aviation history and proximity to Huntsville make a compelling case for rural Alabama’s role in space training. By Angelo “Doc” Mancuso With the U.S. Space Force preparing to relocate its headquarters to […]

State Audit Finds Repeated Financial Control Problems in Birmingham Schools

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A state audit found 11 compliance and internal-control problems in Birmingham City Schools, including issues involving vendor payments, payroll, and the handling of student fees. Eight findings had also appeared in the district’s previous audit. […]

Alabama Community Colleges Bring AI Training to Manufacturing Programs

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (Source: Huntsville Business Journal) Alabama community college students will gain access to new training on how artificial intelligence is used in manufacturing under a statewide partnership announced Tuesday. The Manufacturing Institute […]

IN LOVING MEMORY OBITUARIES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 9/30 – 10/6/2026

September 28, 2026 Bouldin 0

Royal Funeral Home Mrs. Juanita Williams Nov 11, 1936 — Sep 17, 2026 Funeral service for Mrs. Juanita Williams was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Greater New Zion Missionary Baptist […]

Small details and community vision shape the Sandra Moon Community Complex

September 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A small light on the back wall of the Sandra Moon Community Complex auditorium is easy to miss. For a dancer, it provides a fixed point during a turn. When a […]

Medicare mistakes that can cost you for life

September 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Medicare enrollment mistakes can follow a person for years. The first danger is missing the Initial Enrollment Period, a seven-month window that begins three months before the month you turn 65 […]

Why rosemary deserves a place in more Alabama kitchens

September 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Rosemary may be best known for its pine-like aroma, but this sturdy culinary herb can help families prepare flavorful meals while cutting back on added salt. One of rosemary’s most practical […]

One in five Alabama children has obesity as health concerns grow

September 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama is facing a serious childhood health challenge, with approximately one in five young people now living with obesity—a rate significantly higher than the national average. The latest National Survey of Children’s […]