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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

Rep. Jeana Ross Pre-Files Bill Establishing Screen Time Standards for Young Children

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS State Rep. Jeana Ross has pre-filed legislation to establish research-aligned screen-time standards for children from birth to age five in publicly funded early learning environments across Alabama. House Bill 78, titled the Healthy Early Development and […]

Ivey Signs Executive Order to Boost Alabama National Guard Recruitment, Readiness

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order No. 740, revitalizing the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP) to strengthen recruitment and readiness within the Alabama State Military Department, which includes the Army […]

Alabama Lottery Still a Long Shot: Lawmakers Signal No Vote in Pivotal 2026

December 22, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — As Alabamians continue crossing state lines to buy lottery tickets and place legal sports bets, state lawmakers are signaling that a long-debated lottery proposal is unlikely to reach voters in […]

Gov. Ivey Spotlights Moseley Family as Face of Alabama’s CHOOSE Act

December 22, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday introduced the Moseley family as a real-life example of how the state’s CHOOSE Act education savings account program is intended to work, placing a personal face […]

Bankrupt Jackson Hospital Sues Blue Cross Over ‘Unfair Reimbursement Rates’

December 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Jackson Hospital has filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, alleging the insurer is imposing unfair and discriminatory reimbursement rates that threaten the hospital’s ability to remain open. […]

HB94 Targets Lost State Property, Expands Power of Alabama State Auditor

December 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Prefiled legislation for the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session could significantly expand the authority of the State Auditor’s Office, shifting it from a largely record-keeping role to one with direct investigative and […]

Proposed Bill Would Allow “Invisible Disabilities” to Be Marked on Alabama IDs

December 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Legislation filed by Rep. Ontario Tillman, D-Birmingham, would create a new process allowing Alabamians with certain “invisible disabilities” to voluntarily mark that status on their driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards. Tillman, […]