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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

Alabama Receives F Grade in 2025 March of Dimes Report Card, Reflecting Deep Maternal and Infant Health Challenges

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama has once again ranked near the bottom of national maternal and infant health outcomes, earning an F on the newly released March of Dimes 2025 Report Card. The report, published Monday […]

Doug Jones to Enter 2026 Ala. Governor’s Race, Setting Up High-Stakes Showdown with Sen. Tommy Tuberville

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS After weeks of speculation and quiet signals, it is now official: former U.S. Senator Doug Jones will enter the 2026 Alabama governor’s race, setting up a major political showdown with current U.S. […]

Judge: Alabama Illegally Undercut Black Voting Power – New Map Ordered for 2026

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A federal judge has ordered the State of Alabama to adopt a new state Senate map, ruling that district lines drawn by lawmakers unlawfully weakened the voting strength of Black residents in […]

Alabama Leaders Explore New Higher Ed Funding Model Tied to Student Success

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama lawmakers are studying a major shift in how the state funds its public colleges and universities—one that would tie part of state funding to how well institutions prepare students for […]

Medical Board Wins National Recognition After Updating Mental Health Rules

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners has received national recognition for taking significant steps to reduce stigma around mental health treatment for healthcare workers. The board was named a 2025 Wellbeing First […]

U.S. Chamber Warns Trump Tariffs Could Hit Alabama Hard as Mobile Economy Surges

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A top official with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued a sharp warning Wednesday, saying President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are creating serious economic headwinds and driving up costs for American consumers […]

GOP tensions rise as Tuberville’s home state status faces scrutiny

November 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

Senator’s Florida beach home fuels residency doubts as Alabama address comes SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A formal ballot challenge to U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s bid for governor is increasingly expected, as Alabama Republican […]

Alabama Hemp Businesses Brace for Collapse Under New Federal THC Restrictions

November 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The federal government may have reopened last week, but a last-minute provision inside the shutdown-ending funding bill has sent shockwaves through Alabama’s already struggling hemp market. Authored by U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, […]

Alabama Bill Seeks New Abortion Exceptions, Vasectomies for Convicted Rapists

November 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A bold new proposal from State Representative Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) is intensifying the fight over reproductive policy in Alabama, pushing to expand abortion exceptions while imposing strict medical and financial consequences on […]

Ivey presses APT Commission to slow down on proposed PBS split

November 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey is urging the Alabama Educational Television Commission to slow its consideration of a proposal that would separate Alabama Public Television (APT) from the Public Broadcasting […]