State News – Page 2

News Ticker

[ 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 Wages Reach Records as Unemployment Quietly Climbs

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama added jobs and posted record weekly wages in two major industries in July, but the state’s unemployment rate also moved higher, creating a mixed picture of the […]

Congressman Figures Pushes for Major Increase in Alabama Road and Bridge Funding

August 19, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — Alabama could receive up to $142 million annually for bridge projects under a federal transportation proposal supported by U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, potentially providing nearly $100 million more each year […]

Black Mothers Face Deadliest Odds as Alabama Maternal Health Crisis Deepens

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Black women in Alabama face an alarmingly high risk of dying from pregnancy-related complications, according to a new report calling for sweeping changes in how the state provides maternal […]

England Delays $33 Million of $39 Million in Proposed Alabama Prison Legal Fees

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, temporarily delayed two Alabama Department of Corrections contract increases totaling $33 million, demanding answers about the agency’s strategy for resolving expensive federal prison lawsuits. […]

Jones Blasts Tuberville Over Social Security “Scam” Remarks

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones is criticizing Republican opponent Tommy Tuberville after the U.S. senator described Social Security as a “scam” and a “government-approved Ponzi scheme.” During a […]

State News

Birmingham Bets $45 Million on Its Children: Bold Career Plan Could Transform a Generation

August 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Birmingham leaders are proposing a sweeping $45 million investment designed to move students from classrooms into high-demand careers while strengthening neighborhood schools and expanding financial education. Mayor Randall L. […]

Doug Jones Unveils Sweeping Vision for Alabama, Calls for Pause on AI Data Centers

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

Democratic gubernatorial candidate outlines healthcare, tax relief, ethics reforms and greater voter participation in statewide policy address SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones unveiled an ambitious […]

Tuskegee University’s Dress Code Sparks National Debate Over Professionalism, Culture and Student Freedom

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSKEGEE, Ala. — As students prepare to return to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the fall semester, Tuskegee University has found itself at the center of a nationwide conversation after […]

Rep. Terri Sewell Says Alabama Families Are Paying the Price as Living Costs Continue to Rise

July 28, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) has released a new report arguing that rising costs for groceries, housing, utilities, gasoline and healthcare are placing increasing financial pressure on families across Alabama’s 7th […]

Federal Oversight Ends at Alabama’s Tutwiler Prison After Decade of Court-Ordered Reforms

July 28, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Federal oversight of Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women has officially ended after a federal judge approved a settlement concluding a decade-long lawsuit over widespread sexual abuse and unsafe […]