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Long-time Provost to Take Leadership Helm BY JEROME SAINTJONES, ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Huntsville, Ala. —- The Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees voted 7-4 Saturday, October 2, 2021, in favor of Dr. […]

By Mike Cason A plan to overhaul Alabama’s prison system, starting with two new prisons that would house a total of 8,000 men, goes up for debate in a special session of the Legislature that begins […]

The “Inside Connection” on WJAB-TV aired the story of William Smothers, Founder and Publisher of Speakin’ Out News, the longest running African-American Newspaper Serving Huntsville and North Alabama for 41 Years! Explore the Tennessee Valley on the […]

By William Thornton | Associated Press Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says Alabama will challenge President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in court, vowing that “when they file their proposed rule, we file our lawsuit.” […]

The Associated Press Until last week, he didn’t think it was possible legally to release such videos in Alabama. That’s what city lawyers told him, he said, as the city beat back his efforts to […]

The Associated Press The overwhelming majority of Alabama’s COVID cases and deaths have been among the unvaccinated, according to the latest data from the state health officials.From April 1-Aug. 18, 90% of Alabama’s COVID cases […]

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY NEWS RELEASE Largest Individual Gift in AAMU History Alabama A&M University officials announced today that an anonymous, young alum has donated $2.2M to their beloved alma mater. The actual gift amount totals […]

Story by Phyllis Jones, Speakin’ Out News senior staff writer Michelle Watkins is currently serving her second term (5th year) as a Huntsville City School Board Representative for District 1. She is proud of the […]

By Lee Roop More than $5 million in new funds is now available to Huntsville and Madison County to help pay rent and utilities for people hurt financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds can […]

Story and photos submitted by Greg Miley, Speakin’ Out News staff writer The North Huntsville Community United for Action sponsored the 2021 Back to School Parade on Saturday, July 31, 2021, started at 8:00 a.m. […]