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[ May 27, 2026 ] CIAA announces 2026 awardees Uncategorized
[ May 27, 2026 ] Drowning Disparities Spark Urgent Push for Black Children to Learn Swimming and Water Safety Health
[ May 27, 2026 ] 7 BBQ Foods That Can Actually Help You Lose Weight This Summer Health
[ May 27, 2026 ] These 6 Forgotten Body Parts Could Be Getting Dangerous Sun Damage This Summer Health
[ May 27, 2026 ] The Secret to Lowering Blood Pressure May Be Sitting in Your Kitchen Health

MAHA Movement Sparks Push for Cleaner Water in Alabama

April 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A growing national health movement is gaining traction across the Tennessee Valley, as advocates call for stronger protections against emerging contaminants in drinking water and food systems. The […]

$1.36 Billion Boost: Lockheed Martin Contract Brings Jobs, Impact to North Alabama

April 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS COURTLAND, Ala. — A major federal contract is bringing new attention and economic impact to North Alabama, as Lockheed Martin Space secures a $1.36 billion U.S. Navy contract modification tied to […]

Early Start, Strong Future: Why Access to Pre-K Could Shape Ala. Next Generation

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Across the nation, new research is reinforcing what educators and parents have long believed: early childhood education is one of the most powerful tools for shaping a child’s future. A recent report […]

$30 Million Investment Signals New Wave of Opportunity for Alabama’s Workforce and Future Generations

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama is stepping into a powerful new era of workforce development, as a $30 million investment from the U.S. Navy aims to expand maritime training across the state—creating pathways to stable careers […]

Booming Next Door: Limestone County Leads Alabama in Growth for Seventh Straight Year

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — The growth across North Alabama isn’t slowing down—and Limestone County is leading the charge for the seventh year in a row. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau […]

North Ala.Included in $460M Broadband Expansion — But Huntsville Left Out

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has announced federal approval of Alabama’s final broadband expansion plan, unlocking nearly $460 million to bring high-speed internet to underserved communities — including several areas across North […]

Fluoride Fight: Central Alabama Water Ends Treatment, Sparking Public Health Concerns

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A major shift in how drinking water is treated in Central Alabama is raising questions about public health, cost, and community impact. Central Alabama Water (CAW) announced it […]

Alabama House Passes Historic $10.9 Billion Education Budget with Teacher Raises, Workforce Investments

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a historic $10.9 billion Education Trust Fund budget for fiscal year 2027, marking one of the largest investments in education in state history. Approved on […]

Bipartisan Bill Targets Alabama’s Rural Wastewater Crisis, Expands Aid for Low-Income Households

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Democrat Terri Sewell and Republican Mike Rogers stand united behind new bipartisan legislation to address the rural wastewater crisis, highlighted against the backdrop of failing sewage systems that impact underserved communities. (Speakin’ […]

Political Tensions Rise: Alabama Senate Democrats Call Out GOP Over Lack of Minority Bills

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Tensions flared inside the Alabama State House as Democratic lawmakers pushed back against what they call a lack of fairness in the legislative process, raising broader concerns about representation […]