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[ May 7, 2026 ] Huntsville Islamic Center: Building Bridges Through Education, Open Doors, and Good Neighbors Culture
[ May 7, 2026 ] 5.6.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: Redstone Arsenal Environmental Program: Public Comment Period – May 6, 2026-June 5, 2026 Proposed Corrective Measures at RSA-291 Classifieds
[ May 6, 2026 ] Howard Names John Wall President Operations Sports
[ May 6, 2026 ] Best Vitamins for Summer vs. Winter: Seasonal Guide to Staying Healthy Year-Round Health
[ May 6, 2026 ] Butters or Oils? The Right Moisturizer for Every Age Health

More Than $12 Million Approved for North Alabama Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Research

January 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News Staff HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — North Alabama communities are set to receive more than $12 million in federal funding following the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of a wide-ranging appropriations bill that includes […]

Alabama Approves $6.48 Million in School Safety Contracts Under 2024 Security Law

January 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers have approved more than $6.48 million in state-funded contracts aimed at strengthening school safety and emergency preparedness across all public K-12 campuses, marking a major step […]

Birth Centers Offer Hope as Alabama’s Maternal Health Crisis Deepens

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS When Dr. Heather Skanes opened Alabama’s first freestanding birth center in 2022, she did so with a clear mission: save lives. Alabama has long ranked among the worst states in the nation […]

Alabama Lawmakers Split as Trump Seizes Venezuela “Accountability” for Maduro or an Illegal War for Oil?

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — After months of escalating U.S. military activity in the Caribbean and off South America’s coast, President Donald Trump took an unprecedented step this past weekend: launching a large-scale military strike […]

MAJOR PROJECTS ACROSS MOBILE TARGET 2026 COMPLETION

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MOBILE, Ala. — Several major development projects across the City of Mobile are expected to be completed in 2026, signaling a significant period of growth and investment for the Port City. Among the […]

REPORT: ALABAMA COLLECTS LESS IN TAXES THAN MOST STATES—BUT RELIES MORE ON REGRESSIVE TAXES

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama continues to collect significantly less in taxes per resident than most of the nation while relying more heavily on regressive forms of taxation, according to the 2025 edition of […]

Court Fines and Fees Trap Thousands in Debt, New Jefferson County Study Finds

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A growing body of research confirms what many low-income families have long known: when court fines and fees are set at realistic levels, people are far more likely to pay them. A […]

Gov. Ivey Welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 Jobs Headed to Monroeville

January 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that Bad Boy Mowers will invest $10.5 million to open a new tractor assembly plant in Monroeville, bringing 50 new jobs to Monroe County and revitalizing the former Vanity Fair distribution center. The Batesville, Arkansas-based company […]

Alabama Awards $43.8 Million to Help Low-Income Residents With Energy Costs

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) announced Tuesday that Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded approximately $43.8 million in energy assistance grants to help low-income Alabamians cover home heating and […]

Alabama Receives Portion of Multi-State Mercedes-Benz Emissions Settlement

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama will receive a share of a $149 million multi-state settlement with Mercedes-Benz after state attorneys general found the automaker used illegal emissions software in certain diesel vehicles sold nationwide. Attorney General Steve Marshall joined […]