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Drake State, Blue Origin Turn Technical Training into Paid Space Careers

November 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Drake State Community and Technical College is connecting local residents to paid careers in space manufacturing through a partnership with Blue Origin, combining classroom learning with hands-on industry training. The […]

Building Black Business: Huntsville Conference Connects Entrepreneurs to Capital and Contracts

November 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Access to capital, business contracts, and community connections will take center stage at the Huntsville Metro Black Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Annual Business Opportunity Conference & Expo on Thursday, […]

Braids Out, Time Back: Black Entrepreneur Launches Braid-Removal App

November 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For women who wear braids, getting a new hairstyle often begins with a time-consuming chore: taking the old one down. Entrepreneur Kellie Brooks hopes to make that process easier with Take […]

Traffic, Trust and Police Presence: Huntsville Residents Weigh in on Safety

November 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Traffic safety, help for people experiencing homelessness, and increased police presence emerged as concerns and suggestions in the Huntsville Police Department’s first year of My90 surveys. From September 16, […]

Who Decides What Children Read? Alabama Library Rule Faces Federal Challenge

November 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Read Freely Alabama and three authors have filed a federal lawsuit challenging an Alabama Public Library Service rule that ties state funding to restrictions on books containing transgender-related content. […]

Alabama Joins Federal Lawsuit Against Dollar General Over Alleged Deceptive Pricing

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

Federal regulators and 20 states accuse discount retailer of charging customers more at checkout than advertised on store shelves. by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama has joined 19 other states and the Federal Trade […]

Alabama Ends Fiscal Year with Surplus, but Financial Pressures Loom

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

State revenues exceed expectations as lawmakers confront rising healthcare, education, and public service costs. by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama ended its 2026 fiscal year with stronger-than-expected financial balances, but growing expenses could create challenges for lawmakers preparing the […]

Tuberville Questions Value of Some College Degrees, Names Auburn, Alabama and Troy

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

Senator’s remarks spotlight the debate over college costs, workforce training and opportunities for Alabama students. by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is raising questions about whether some Alabama students should pursue […]

Huntsville Invests $3.12 Million to Fight Opioid Addiction and Expand Mental Health Care

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

Settlement funds will support crisis treatment, addiction prevention, and family education. by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The City of Huntsville is directing up to $3.12 million in opioid settlement funds toward expanding mental […]

North Huntsville Gains Rocket Testing Hub, Bringing Defense Work Closer to Home

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Dayton T. Brown has opened a rocket motor testing center on Pulaski Pike, strengthening North Huntsville’s defense capabilities and bringing services closer to manufacturers. The 104,000-square-foot Solid Rocket Motor […]