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Alabama Voters Face School Prayer, Pledge and Anthem Decisions

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama voters will consider two constitutional amendments in November addressing the Pledge of Allegiance, student-led prayer, and national anthem broadcasts in public schools. Amendment 3 would require local school […]

Alabama Retirees Face Higher InsuranceCosts After Years Without Pension Raises

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s retired state employees will face higher health insurance premiums beginning Jan. 1, 2027, after the State Employees Insurance Board approved a $15 monthly increase. The board’s Sept. 23 […]

Hyundai’s $500 Million Alabama Plan Advances Hybrid Manufacturing

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Hyundai’s plans to expand North American manufacturing include approximately $500 million in Alabama investment to support hybrid vehicles, engines, and advanced powertrains. An Oct. 12 Business Alabama report highlighted […]

Britt Highlights $2 Million Investment in Alabama Biomedical Research

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM — Southern Research plans to strengthen its laboratory equipment and scientific capabilities with $2 million in federal funding secured through U.S. Sen. Katie Britt. Britt’s office highlighted the investment in […]

Tuberville Wins Dismissal of EligibilityLawsuit; Court Leaves Residency QuestionUndecided

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility, ruling that the court could not use the proceeding to challenge his […]

Bill Poole announces construction, investment and consulting roles

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCALOOSA — Former Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole is moving into construction, private investment and consulting after concluding a 16-year career in state government. Poole announced Oct. 5 that he will […]

Madison County housing inventory rises, but affordability remains a challenge

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MADISON COUNTY — More homes on the market are giving buyers additional choices, but rising prices continue to complicate the path to homeownership for local families. An Oct. 5 Huntsville Business […]

Cullman backs $15 million bank and retail development

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS CULLMAN — A planned $15 million bank and retail development will receive city assistance for a highway improvement, linking downtown commercial growth with a public investment whose final cost remains unspecified. […]

Strong Pushes Radar Investment to Protect North Alabama Communities and Businesses

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — A proposal to modernize the nation’s weather radar network could help strengthen North Alabama’s severe-weather preparedness, with implications for businesses protecting employees, property, and daily operations. U.S. Rep. Dale […]

North Alabama’s three-way House race puts taxes, health care and AI in focus

October 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS NORTH ALABAMA — Grocery bills, access to emergency care and the growing influence of artificial intelligence are among the issues shaping a three-candidate race for Alabama House District 7. Republican Rep. […]