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By Attorney Raven Beach Now, it’s worth turning our attention to what’s happening at the federal level and how it affects our daily lives. Some key issues right now are the war in Iran, the […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville is once again preparing to take center stage in global defense innovation as registration officially opens for the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium. Scheduled for Aug. 11–13, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Graduating high school seniors who have yet to finalize their post-graduation plans will have a new opportunity to connect directly with employers at the upcoming Senior Sprint Career Fair. Hosted […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — North Alabama continues to rise as a powerhouse in national defense as Raytheon officially completed an $115 million expansion of its missile integration facility near Redstone Arsenal. The expansion […]

Huntsville Hospital also earns a spot on the national list and is expanding services as the Tennessee Valley population surges. SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS   BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — UAB Hospital has been ranked the fifth largest […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, a familiar stop for travelers and families across Alabama and the South, is still feeling the impact of a controversial logo change that sparked widespread backlash […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Cyber fraud is evolving rapidly, and experts say the same tactics used to target businesses are increasingly putting everyday consumers at risk. Jeff Taylor, head of Commercial Fraud Forensics at Regions […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — A bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs is now headed to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk after clearing both chambers of the Alabama Legislature, with Rep. Laura Hall […]

After weeks of public discussion and speculation across Huntsville and Madison County, Governor Kay Ivey has appointed longtime agricultural leader Rex Vaughn as Chairman of the Madison County Commission. The appointment fills the vacancy created […]

By Attorney Raven Beach I’m elated to see the strides that the Alabama Legislature has made in addressing health disparities for its citizens, particularly minorities. They convened on January 13, 2026, and the work being […]