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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

Judge Blocks Alabama Rule Barring Voucher Students From Playing Sports

September 9, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished September 5, 2025 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A Montgomery judge has temporarily blocked a policy that would have sidelined thousands of Alabama students in the state’s new voucher program from playing school […]

‘You Betcha’: Tuberville Pledges Troops for Birmingham and Montgomery if Governor

September 2, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., says he would send Alabama’s National Guard into Birmingham and Montgomery to combat crime if elected governor. Tuberville made the comments Friday on the “Longshore and McKnight” radio program. Asked […]

Alabama Lawmakers Pre-File “Child Predator Death Penalty Act”

September 2, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Staff MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers are preparing for a fierce debate in the upcoming 2026 legislative session after two Republican leaders announced the pre-filing of the “Child Predator Death Penalty Act.” Representative Matt […]

Alabama Launches Tax Exemption on Menstrual, Maternity, and Baby Essentials

September 2, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — September 1, 2025. Starting today, Alabama residents will see relief at the checkout counter as a new state law eliminates sales tax on menstrual products, maternity supplies, and essential baby items. […]

Invisible Service: Alabama’s Women Veterans Left Behind

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama is home to more than 377,000 veterans, and 43,220 of them are women. That means more than one in every ten Alabama veterans is female. Yet only 18,492 […]

Federal Judge Refuses to Block Alabama Law Banning DEI Initiatives in Public Schools

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal judge on Wednesday declined to temporarily block Alabama’s controversial new law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public schools and restricts how issues of […]

Nearly 5,000 Alabama Third Graders Retained After Failing Reading Exam

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Huntsville’s McDonnell Elementary among schools with high percentages below benchmark SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s Literacy Act is making its mark on classrooms, with nearly 4,727 third graders statewide repeating the grade this […]

Packaging Products Maker Invests $250 Million in Selma Mill, Closes Georgia Facilities

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Selma plant upgrade expected to impact 1,100 workers as company shifts operations By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS SELMA, Ala. — A major packaging manufacturer announced this week a $250 million investment to modernize its Riverdale mill in Selma, transforming the […]

Leaked Database Shows Alabama Ties to Project 2025

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

Eagle Forum, Alabama Policy Institute, and Tuberville’s office linked to conservative initiative By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished July 28, 2025 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A leaked applicant database from Project 2025 is shedding light on Alabama’s role in the controversial […]

U.S. Judge Approves $2.8 Billion Blue Cross Settlement with Health Providers

August 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

One of Alabama’s largest health care antitrust cases reaches resolution By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A federal judge has approved a $2.8 billion settlement between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and health providers who accused the […]