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May 1st appearance in Tuscaloosa sparks renewed debate on fairness, race, and regulation in college sports. SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — On May 1st, at the University of Alabama’s spring commencement, former President Donald […]

NEWS RELEASE HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Drake State Community and Technical College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for its new Leidos Advanced Training Complex. The event featured remarks from Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims, Leidos […]

Story submitted by Lamont Redrick and photo credits: Johnnie Clark The North Alabama National Society of Black Engineers (N AL NSBE) Professionals Scholarship Program awards scholarships to 5th to 12th Grade students interested in Science, […]

By Lee Hedgepeth, Dennis Pillion The agreement, reached under the Biden Administration, required the state’s Department of Public Health to improve sanitation efforts in Alabama’s Black Belt. It’s unclear what the termination will mean on […]

HONOREES (LEFT – RIGHT) Kenneth Anderson; former City of Huntsville’s Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, formerly known as Multicultural Affairs William D. Smothers, publisher, Speakin’ Out News; Jerry Mitchell, Executive Director, […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Psi Alpha Zeta Chapter History:  Chartered February 17, 2010, Psi Alpha Zeta Chater seeks to establish itself as one of the most distinguished graduate chapters in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated. Psi […]

Huntsville City Schools warns loss of $33M in federal funding could impact teachers, special education, disability and low-income students. SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (MARCH 25, 2025) –As President Donald Trump pushes forward with his plan to […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS With federal workers in North Alabama increasingly anxious about sweeping cuts pushed by the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), local Republican lawmakers are noticeably absent from the public […]

The Rosetta James Foundation has proudly released its 2025 slate of honorees — a distinguished group of citizens recognized for their lifelong commitment to volunteerism and service. The revered organization, known for its dedication to […]

The Brandon family’s masonry firm helped shape Huntsville’s architectural landscape, including the iconic Harrison Brothers Hardware.  SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, AL — A newly updated historic marker was unveiled Friday on Huntsville’s Courthouse Square, honoring […]