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Who Pays for Huntsville’s Data Boom? Meta Says It Covers Its Utility Costs

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — As residents question how large data centers affect household utility bills, Meta says its Huntsville campus is covering its own electricity, water and wastewater costs. The company outlined those […]

Akron Post Office Closure Raises Ballot Access Concerns

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Sewell seeks answers after service ends ahead of the announced closure date by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS An unexpected post office closure in Hale County has put everyday mail access and absentee voting under scrutiny, as […]

Campaign Cash Gaps Shape Alabama’s Congressional Contests

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

New figures show the difference between quarterly fundraising and money available to spend by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s latest congressional fundraising reports show that a strong quarter and a large campaign treasury measure different things, […]

Conflicting Leadership Accounts Add to Cannabis Uncertainty

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Commission chairman describes an upcoming retirement while director disputes leaving by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s medical cannabis program faces a new leadership question after its commission chairman and executive director offered conflicting accounts of whether […]

Steve Cash Returns to Lead Marshall’s Space Workforce

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

NASA veteran takes charge of more than 5000 civil service and contractor employees by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Stephen “Steve” Cash began leading NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center on October 19, returning to the Huntsville institution […]

Black Belt Rail Gets a $27 Million Boost

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Federal award targets freight connections and crossing safety across rural communities by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A $27 million federal rail award is bringing renewed attention to the infrastructure connecting Alabama’s Black Belt communities with the […]

Help Shape Huntsville: Residents Invited to Planning Forum

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Oct. 28 meeting offers a closer look at projects in South Huntsville and across the city by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Residents can learn about projects shaping their neighborhoods and the city’s future during […]

Opinion | After sixteen years, it’s time to look in the mirror

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Primary ballot shifts in four major counties give Alabama Republicans reason to examine their record and Democrats an opportunity to compete. By Bill Britt Republicans have controlled Alabama’s Legislature since 2010. They have had the […]

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 […]