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Strength Through the Journey: Rebecca King-Crews Opens Up About Parkinson’s Battle

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The 60-year-old singer and actress was diagnosed in 2015 after years of unexplained symptoms, including tremors, numbness, and changes in movement. Initially dismissed as stress, her condition went undiagnosed for about […]

All the Stars Come to the Rocket City: Comic & Pop Culture Expo Wraps 11th Year

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For three days this past weekend, the Von Braun Center became Alabama’s unofficial capital of fandom, as the Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo celebrated its 11th year with one of […]

North Alabama UMC Churches Welcome New Pastors as Bishop Holston’s Appointments Take Shape

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Congregations across the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church are entering a season of transition and renewal as Bishop Jonathan Holston’s 2026 clergy appointments begin taking shape. During the […]

After decades of loss and rebuilding, historic Woodlawn church rises again

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A historic Birmingham congregation is once again rising—this time with a new home and renewed purpose in the heart of Woodlawn. First Baptist Church of Woodlawn has begun construction on a […]

Madison Scores a Home Run: SEC Softball Tournament Coming to Toyota Field in 2027

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Get ready, North Alabama — elite college softball is headed to the Rocket City region. The Southeastern Conference announced a four-year agreement to host its postseason softball tournament at Madison’s Toyota […]

‘Let the Kids Play!’ — Ivey Signs Law Protecting CHOOSE Act Student-Athletes

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey delivered a victory for Alabama students and families when she signed Senate Bill 342, the “Let the Kids Play!” Act into law. The measure reinforces the CHOOSE Act’s nondiscrimination […]

Rep. Dale Strong Visits Drake State for 65th Anniversary, Praises Workforce Pipeline

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Rep. Dale Strong made the short trip across town on Tuesday, April 7, to help J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College mark its 65th anniversary — a milestone for North […]

ALABAMA LOCKS IN $203 MILLION FEDERAL: RURAL HEALTHCARE REVAMP BEGINS

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s long-standing struggle to improve rural healthcare is getting a significant boost after the state secured more than $203.4 million in first-year federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Governor […]

Alabama Secretary of State Reminds Voters of May 4 Registration Deadline

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen issued a reminder Monday that residents must register to vote by May 4, 2026, in order to participate in the upcoming May 19 primary election. “The […]

Heated Capitol Hill Exchange as Sewell Challenges RFK Jr. on Remarks About Black Youth and Mental Health

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A tense exchange unfolded on Capitol Hill as U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama sharply questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over past comments regarding Black youth and […]