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[ April 29, 2026 ] Saint Augustine’s University files for bankruptcy — 159-year-old HBCU owes up to $100 million and drops accreditation fight Sports
[ April 29, 2026 ] Black Americans are losing nearly 15 percentage points more sleep than white Americans — and the health toll is enormous Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] A new once-daily weight loss pill is now available — no injections, no food restrictions, starting at $149 a month Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] Colorectal cancer is striking people in their 30s and 40s — and doctors cannot fully explain why Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] Hidden stress — not the kind you can see — may be quietly stealing your memory as you age Health

New Workforce Housing Development Breaks Ground in Athens Amid North Alabama Growth

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As North Alabama continues to experience rapid population growth, a new affordable housing development in Athens aims to meet rising demand while supporting working families across the region. Regions Bank, in […]

$40 million workforce housing development breaks ground in Athens, marking a milestone for North Alabama growth

February 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS State and local leaders gathered Friday in Athens to break ground on what officials are calling a transformative step forward for workforce development in North Alabama — The Grove at South Jefferson, […]

Boutiques, Bargains and Community: Athens Hosts Two-Day Spring Shopping Event

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Spring is set to arrive a little early in Athens as local businesses prepare to welcome shoppers for the annual Boutique Crawl on March 7 and March 14 in the historic downtown district. The […]

Athens Launches Relief Funds to Aid Downtown Recovery After Tornado

May 27, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Months after a December EF-1 tornado swept through downtown Athens, a local nonprofit has launched two relief funds to support recovery efforts for small businesses and restore the historic courthouse lawn. […]