Culture

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Families looking for a fun and colorful way to spend a summer morning are invited to participate in the 2026 Color Jam Family Run & Walk on Saturday, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Residents looking for a unique way to celebrate Juneteenth can experience an evening of music, culture, and history at Tales from The Juke, an immersive event taking place […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS From blues and jazz to gospel, R&B, rock and roll, and hip-hop, Black music has shaped the soundtrack of America and influenced cultures around the world. The rhythms, melodies, and stories […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCUMBIA, Ala. — North Alabama will celebrate the life and legacy of Helen Keller this month through two of the region’s most anticipated annual events: The Miracle Worker outdoor drama and […]

By Speakin’ Out News Staff HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Music lovers looking for an evening of live entertainment can enjoy the sounds of jazz when the Tennessee Valley Jazz Society hosts its monthly Acoustic Jazz Jam […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As Alabama heat settles in, Huntsville Parks & Recreation is offering residents a cooler way to stay active through its summer “blue spaces.” The city’s aquatic options include the Huntsville Aquatics […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Clarence B. Jones, the trusted adviser, lawyer, and speechwriter who helped shape Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech, has died at 95. Jones died Friday at […]

By Michael Seale, Hville  Gas prices are nearing historically high levels here in Alabama, and experts say a gallon of gas might even reach as high as $4.60 a gallon this summer. That means filling […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A tiny Alabama town with fewer than 200 residents and no traffic lights is suddenly getting national attention after being named one of the best small towns in America by Country […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Two major television documentaries premiering this Memorial Day offer viewers a deeply personal look at the sacrifices, trauma, and legacy of World War II as America honors the nation’s remaining veterans. […]