State News

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 […]

By Roy S. Johnson | rjohnson@al.com This is an opinion column. Enemy. It’s an interesting word. My pastor consistently says, “There’s no wasted ink in the Bible,” that every word means exactly what it’s supposed to […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors has selected Director Mitch Graves to serve as chair of the board through April 1, 2027, and named Director Jeff Hagood as chair-elect for the following term. The leadership […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The former Birmingham-Southern College campus has been selected as the site for a new U.S. Coast Guard training center, federal officials announced Monday, giving the historic property a new […]

Investment strengthens North Alabama’s growing aerospace corridor and boosts production of advanced aircraft engine materials. By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS GE Aerospace plans to invest $55 million in its Huntsville-area operations, reinforcing North Alabama’s growing role in […]

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS One of Honda’s most popular SUVs, built in Alabama, will soon be heading overseas, as the automaker prepares to export the Honda Passport to Japan later this year. Honda plans to begin shipping […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is raising serious concerns about a proposed state law that could allow Alabama to take control of local police departments that fail to meet minimum staffing requirements — […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey recently met with members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Leadership South Class 20 during a visit to the Alabama State Capitol, highlighting the importance of civic engagement and […]