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The Disappearance of Donald Trump

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS New mailers arrived in mailboxes around Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District last week. They’re attack ads, paid for by a Donald Trump-aligned super PAC and targeted at incumbent Democrat Shomari Figures. But something’s […]

Who Pays for North Alabama’s Data Center Boom?

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

Google promises to cover its expansion costs. Communities still need clear answers about power, water, and the benefits they will receive. SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A $1.5 billion expansion in Jackson County is putting North Alabama […]

A Legacy That Gives Back: ASU Students Receive $22,000 in Scholarships

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Eleven Alabama State University students received a financial boost toward their college education through a scholarship honoring two educators who helped shape generations of ASU graduates. Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, […]

WHO WILL REPRESENT BLACK ALABAMA

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

For Alabama voters, the fight over congressional boundaries are more than a dispute about lines on a map. Those lines determine which communities vote together and whether Black voters have a fair opportunity to elect […]

Sen. Katie Britt Backs Bill Requiring AI Companies to Disclose Risks

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is backing bipartisan legislation that would require certain artificial intelligence companies to tell the public more about the data their systems collect and the safeguards they use. The proposed AI […]

Legal Fees Detailed in Alabama’s $100Million TikTok Settlement

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s settlement with TikTok and its parent company ByteDance includes $14.2 million in legal fees and $2 million in litigation expenses for outside law firms that worked on the state’s case, according to a court […]

Sewell Leads Bipartisan Letter Over Alabama Company’s Mexico Dispute

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is leading a bipartisan congressional appeal to Mexico over its treatment of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials Co. Sewell, an Alabama Democrat, joined Republican Reps. Gary Palmer of Alabama and August Pfluger […]

$2 Million Starts Huntsville Airport’s West Aviation Development

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville International Airport has launched the first phase of its West Aviation development with $2 million in federal funding for initial land and infrastructure work. Airport and regional leaders marked the project’s ceremonial […]

Huntsville’s $360.6 Million Budget: Where the Money Goes

September 30, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville’s newly approved $360.6 million operating budget promises more spending on roads, public safety and city services in the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. For residents, the central question is how quickly […]

Go Nuts for Walnuts: A Small Handful with Heart-Healthy Benefits

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Walnuts bring more than crunch to the table. A small serving provides plant protein, fiber and unsaturated fats, making them an easy addition to meals or a satisfying snack. They also […]