State News

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCALOOSA — Alabama’s advanced manufacturing story grew a little bigger April 27 when Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) announced it has opened a new facility in Tuscaloosa County dedicated to expanding production […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen issued a reminder Monday that residents must register to vote by May 4, 2026, in order to participate in the upcoming May 19 primary election. “The […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Montgomery’s Therapeutic Recreation Center (TRC) officially reopens today, April 20, 2026, following a $5 million renovation of its permanent facility. The TRC has served residents with disabilities since the 1970s, offering […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Baldwin County residents near Mobile got a win today. The Robertsdale Central Annex — home to Probate and Revenue services at 22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale — officially reopens Monday, April 20, […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MOBILE, Ala. — A new chapter in Alabama healthcare leadership is underway as Dr. Nina Ford Johnson, a Mobile pediatrician, steps into her role as president of the Medical Association of the […]

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A proposed federal budget could bring significant changes to  NASA funding, raising concerns across North Alabama—one of the nation’s leading  hubs for space exploration and innovation.  The President’s […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A proposed bill to increase police staffing in Alabama’s  capital city has failed, sparking ongoing debate about public safety, leadership,  and local control.  State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — What started as a routine drive turned into an unusual and messy situation on Interstate 65 last week, after a crash left spicy chicken wings scattered across […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A new opportunity is opening doors for small construction businesses across North Alabama, as Turner Construction Company launches an eight-week training program designed to help local firms grow, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — University of Alabama students are turning challenges into opportunities after launching two independent magazines following the cancellation of campus publications tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Last […]