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by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile is betting big on downtown’s future with plans to replace the former Mobile Civic Center with a new $300 million entertainment arena designed to bring major events, […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville and Madison County are still proving that tourism is not just about hotel bookings and weekend getaways. It is a major economic engine, and the newest numbers show that impact in […]

By Attorney Raven Beach If you have turned on the television or logged onto any social media, you have likely seen the protests across the South. They’ve been hard to miss. And if you’re still […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Antoinette Hawthorne represents a powerful force in Alabama’s economic empowerment movement, serving as Chief Administrative Officer of the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce and Regional Manager for the Huntsville Metro […]

By Speakin’ Out News MADISON COUNTY, AL — New single-family home listings in Madison County decreased 8.7% year-over-year in April 2026, representing a significant shift from the three-month average increase of 4.1%, according to the […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (L-R): Researchers UAH Associate Professor of Marketing Dr. Yongchuan (Kevin) Bao. and UAH Assistant Professor of Management Science Dr. Yi Tan. (Michael Mercier | UAH) New research from The University of Alabama in […]

  SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville officially launched Historic Preservation Month on Thursday with a renewed commitment to honoring the region’s Indigenous history and preserving the culturally significant landscapes that existed long before […]

By Speakin’ Out News HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — May 5, 2026 — Workforce demand in Huntsville remained steady between May 3 and May 5, as employers across key industries continued hiring to meet ongoing growth. Job postings across […]

By Speakin’ Out News HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — May 5, 2026 — Huntsville’s housing market showed renewed activity between May 3 and May 5, as buyers increased home search activity and attended open houses across the region, signaling […]