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Birmingham Ranks Among Top 5 Cities for College Grads

July 22, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A recent Wall Street Journal article, based on an ADP analysis, highlights Birmingham, AL, as one of the top five U.S. metro areas for recent college graduates to land jobs. The […]

Federal Court Rules Alabama’s Congressional Map Discriminates Against Black Voters

July 15, 2025 Bouldin 0

Supreme Court Appeal and DOJ Opposition Ignite New Front in Voting Rights Battle SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, AL — In a sweeping legal victory for voting rights, a federal court ruled on May 8, 2025, […]

Absolute Foolery’: State Rep. Givan Fires Back at Blame Over Withheld Jabari Peoples Footage

July 15, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, AL — State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) has sharply rejected claims that her 2023 body-camera law is responsible for the delayed release of footage in the fatal June 23 shooting […]

Alabama’s Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend Offers Major Savings for Families

July 15, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, AL — Shoppers across Alabama are gearing up for the state’s 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, taking place from Friday, July 18 at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, July 20 […]

“Justice for Jabari”: Homewood Police Shooting Sparks Outcry Over Body Cam Withholding

July 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HOMEWOOD, AL — The June 23 fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples has ignited a firestorm of protest and calls for justice as the Homewood community awaits answers. Peoples were shot […]

New Alabama Bill Would Mandate Ignition Interlocks for First-Time DUI Offenders

July 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A newly prefiled bill in the Alabama Legislature could significantly tighten penalties for first-time DUI offenders by mandating the use of ignition interlock devices—breathalyzer-style mechanisms that block a vehicle from starting […]

Birmingham Ranks Among Top 5 Cities for College Grads

Federal Court Rules Alabama’s Congressional Map Discriminates Against Black Voters

Absolute Foolery’: State Rep. Givan Fires Back at Blame Over Withheld Jabari Peoples Footage

Alabama’s Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend Offers Major Savings for Families

“Justice for Jabari”: Homewood Police Shooting Sparks Outcry Over Body Cam Withholding

New Alabama Bill Would Mandate Ignition Interlocks for First-Time DUI Offenders

University of Alabama Faces Federal Probe Over Race-Based Scholarships

Alabama Senator Aims to Shield Confederate Monuments with $1.8M Annual Fine

Alabama State University Breaks Ground on New Student Housing Complexes to Support Growth

Faya Rose Toure Vows to Keep Fighting After Alabama Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit