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[ September 8, 2026 ] 9.9.2026 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND NOTICE TO THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY AFFECTED BY THE DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT: Public notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Board of Zoning Adjustment of the City of Huntsville, on the 15th of September at 6:00 p.m. Classifieds
[ September 8, 2026 ] 9.9.2026 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Intersection Improvements along Huntsville Northern Bypass and Memorial Parkway, more particularly known as Project No. 71-26-SP60. Classifieds
[ September 8, 2026 ] 9.9.2026 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Public notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Classifieds
[ September 8, 2026 ] 9.9.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: The Magnolia Terrace Historic District, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama will be considered by the State Review Board for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places at its meeting on September 24, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Classifieds
[ September 8, 2026 ] 9.9.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: The Gurley Addition Brothers Heights Historic District, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama will be considered by the State Review Board for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places at its meeting on September 24, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Classifieds

DHS Funding at Risk: Sen. Britt Criticizes Democrats During Huntsville Speech

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Speaking to a full house in Huntsville on Friday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt delivered a pointed critique of Senate Democrats over stalled Homeland Security funding, while highlighting federal investments and defense […]

Alabama State University to Host Montgomery AI Summit Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama State University announced last week that it will host Montgomery.AI, a free, one-day artificial intelligence summit designed to introduce students, educators, business leaders, and public-sector partners to the rapidly expanding […]

SEEDS Grants Bring $15.7 Million Boost to Alabama’s Economic Development Push

February 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved $15.7 million in grants through the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, continuing Alabama’s push […]

Rep. Terri Sewell Secures $9.5 Million for Community Projects Across Alabama’s 7th District

February 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, announced Friday that she has secured $9,571,000 in federal funding for 14 community-driven projects across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. The funding was approved by Congress and […]

Senate Panel Advances Bill Allowing Digital Driver’s Licenses and State IDs

February 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabamians could soon have the option to carry a digital version of their driver’s license or nondriver identification card on their mobile devices under legislation approved Wednesday by a state Senate […]

Senate Panel Advances Bill Allowing Digital Driver’s Licenses and State IDs

February 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Staff Reports Alabamians could soon have the option to carry a digital version of their driver’s license or nondriver identification card on their mobile devices under legislation approved Wednesday by a state Senate […]

GOP SNAP Bill Could Cost Alabama Millions, Require 800 New Staff, Commissioner Warns

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Department of Human Resources Commissioner Nancy Buckner warned state senators this week that a Republican-backed bill aimed at tightening eligibility for SNAP and Medicaid could cost the state […]

Marijuana Bill Divides Alabama House Democrats in Rare Floor Clash

February 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

A bill banning marijuana use in vehicles with children passes after a rare intra-party debate among Democrats. BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation prohibiting smoking […]

Alabama Ranks Near Bottom Nationally for Average Credit Score, WalletHub Study Finds

February 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Staff Reports The report shows Alabama’s average credit score is 677, making it the third-lowest in the United States, ahead of only Louisiana (673) and Mississippi (669). The findings come as household debt continues to rise nationwide […]

Environmental Groups Push Back on Trump-Era Plan to Drill Alabama’s Conecuh National Forest

February 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS CONECUH COUNTY, Ala. — Environmental organizations are pushing back against a federal proposal that would open the entire 83,000-acre Conecuh National Forest in southern Alabama to oil and gas drilling, arguing the move threatens one […]