2026 – Page 16

Two former Texas teachers face felony charges in separate student abuse cases

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MANOR, Texas — Two former employees of an elementary school face felony charges following separate investigations into alleged physical abuse of students, including nonverbal children with autism. Pamela Craig, 51, and […]

Former Montgomery officer convicted of abusing handcuffed woman

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — A former Montgomery police officer has been convicted of unlawful sexual contact with a handcuffed woman and obstructing the investigation. A federal jury found Markelle Jaquan Cox, 32, guilty […]

Four-year-old faces uncertain recovery after being shot while sleeping

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS CINCINNATI — Four-year-old Diahmonii Hope remains hospitalized and unable to move her legs after being shot twice in the back while sleeping inside her family’s South Cumminsville home, according to her […]

Black community presses for answers after another Birmingham police killing

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM — For the family of Otis Lee Phillips Jr., a ruling that his killing by police was justified has not brought closure. Instead, it has deepened a community call for […]

AAMU advances AI education with second AWS bootcamp

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

Source: Alabama A&M University Edited for SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University strengthened artificial intelligence education by hosting a second AI Bootcamp for approximately 180 educators, researchers, leaders, and technology professionals. Held Sept. […]

From The Hill to the racetrack Jahan Davis pursues a bigger dream

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

Original reporting by Adyson Saunders | Alabama A&M University Edited for SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University junior Jahan Davis is turning passion for racing into a career while earning a mechanical engineering […]

AAMU alumni show students pathways to professional sports careers

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

Source: Alabama A&M University Edited for SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University alumni returned to The Hill Sept. 11 to help Bulldogs turn NBA HBCU Fellowship opportunities into careers in professional sports. The […]

Preetha earns national ASCE faculty advisor award

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

Source: Alabama A&M University Edited for SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University Associate Professor Dr. Pooja Preetha has received the 2026 American Society of Civil Engineers Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, becoming one of […]

Small-business confidence holds above average despite hiring pressures

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — Small-business confidence cooled slightly in August but remained above its long-term average, presenting a mixed picture for Alabama entrepreneurs confronting labor shortages, uneven sales and persistent cost pressures. The […]

Alabama libraries face new pressure over transgender-related books

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama librarians are facing renewed demands for stricter enforcement of state rules governing transgender-related materials in public-library youth sections, intensifying an already divisive debate over parental authority, local control […]