2026 – Page 6

Texas Couple Sentenced to 40 Years Each in $30 Million Pandemic Pyramid Scheme

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS FRISCO, Texas — A Texas couple has been sentenced to 40 years each in federal prison after being convicted of operating a $30 million pyramid scheme that targeted thousands of people […]

Texas Pastor Fired After Arrest in Undercover Prostitution Sting

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

Church removes longtime leader following solicitation charge By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS AMARILLO, Texas — A Texas pastor who led a congregation of approximately 1,500 members has been fired after being arrested during an undercover prostitution […]

Burrell Turns Passion for Forests, Wildlife Into Federal Conservation Role

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

Just weeks after crossing the stage at Alabama A&M University, Cedric Burrell Jr. has begun the next chapter of a career dedicated to conservation, public service and protecting the nation’s natural resources. The recent forestry […]

6.24.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: Notice of Proposed Construction in the 100-year Floodplain – USPS New Construction

June 23, 2026 Portia Orr 0

As per 39 CFR Part 776, Subpart A-General Provisions and Subpart B-Floodplain Management and USPS Facilities Environment Guide – Handbook RE-6, USPS has analyzed its proposed new construction on a private-owned parcel of approximately 2.35 […]

Alabama A&M Launches 10-Week Summer Walking Challenge to Promote Health and Community

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

Alabama A&M University’s Department of Health Science, Human Performance & Communicative Disorders is encouraging the campus community to get moving this summer through the AAMU 10-Week Walking Challenge, a new wellness initiative designed to promote […]

Officer’s Compassion Leaves a Lasting Impact

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

When Alabama A&M University hosted the 2026 Alabama JROTC State Drill Competition, hundreds of high school cadets from across Alabama gathered on campus to showcase their discipline, teamwork and leadership skills. For Alabama A&M University […]

Federal Student Loan Borrowers to Receive Temporary Interest Rate Reduction

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — Millions of federal student loan borrowers could see lower borrowing costs beginning July 1 under a new U.S. Department of Education initiative aimed at encouraging enrollment in automatic payment […]

States Reconsider Building Codes to Address Affordable Housing Shortage

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As communities across the country struggle with rising housing costs, some states and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to reduce construction expenses and encourage the development of […]

Defense Contractor to Pay Half-Million in Cybersecurity Settlement

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

Huntsville firm accused of overstating compliance on Navy contracts tied to sensitive defense information By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — A Huntsville-based defense contractor has agreed to pay approximately $507,000 to settle allegations that it […]

Judge Approves Settlement in Belle Mina Quarry Dispute

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

Agreement requires buffer zones, reduced operating hours, and advance notice before blasting activities By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Agreement requires buffer zones, reduced operating hours, and advance notice before blasting activities BELLE MINA — A Limestone […]