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Alabama libraries face new pressure over transgender-related books

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama librarians are facing renewed demands for stricter enforcement of state rules governing transgender-related materials in public-library youth sections, intensifying an already divisive debate over parental authority, local control […]

Five debts to eliminate before retirement

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Retirement income has less room for error than a paycheck. Reducing debt before leaving work can protect Social Security and savings from monthly payments. Start with these five categories. First, attack […]

Alabama sports-betting debate returns as football season begins

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama remains without legal sports betting as another football season generates millions of dollars in wagers across the country, renewing debate over consumer protection and tax revenue leaving the […]

When should you claim Social Security?

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Choosing when to claim Social Security is one of retirement’s most important decisions because it can change monthly income for life. No single age is best for everyone. The Social Security […]

Analysis | The Court stops Trump’s ballot-mail overhaul—for now

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

The justices stopped an untested national system from taking effect after states had already begun mailing ballots. By Bill Britt An election cannot be administered as a live experiment. Once ballots are printed, voting systems […]

How scammers are stealing your loved ones’ voices

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A familiar voice on the telephone is no longer proof that a loved one is calling. Criminals can capture a few seconds of audio from social media, videos or voicemail and […]

Huntsville Proposes $230 Million Plan for Roads, School and Manufacturing Growth

September 15, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville has outlined an infrastructure and education plan totaling up to $230 million for a proposed tax-increment financing district in the city’s western growth corridor. TIF 8 would cover 9,091.82 acres […]

Auburn Breaks Ground on $323 Million Jordan-Hare Stadium Project

September 15, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Auburn University has broken ground on a $323 million expansion and renovation of Jordan-Hare Stadium, launching a multiyear project designed to change the north end of the historic football venue. The […]

Dale Strong Leads Alabama Push to Land U.S. SpaceAcademy

September 15, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Rep. Dale Strong is leading an Alabama congressional effort to make North Alabama the home of a proposed U.S. Space Academy. Strong, a Republican representing Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, announced […]

Ivey Approves Alabama’s First Workforce Pell Training Program

September 15, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Gov. Kay Ivey has approved Lawson State Community College’s Lineworker Training Program as Alabama’s first program authorized through the state’s Workforce Pell process. The designation is intended to expand access to […]