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Charges Amended, Two Alabama Officials Resign After Atmore Sting

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS ATMORE — Two public officials have resigned, and trafficking charges against an Alabama legislator and a former school board president have been amended following an undercover operation in Escambia County. State […]

87-Year-Old Civil Rights Advocate Seeks Justice After Violent Home Robbery

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS RIPLEY, Tenn. — An 87-year-old woman who spent years advocating for others is recovering from a violent attack inside her home as friends press for answers and accountability. Erlin Gooch, a […]

Two Arrested After Meridianville Fight Leaves Four Shot

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

An 18-year-old and a juvenile each face two counts of first-degree assault. By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MERIDIANVILLE — An 18-year-old and a juvenile have been arrested following an Oct. 7 shooting on Monroe Road that […]

Small Deposits, Bigger Goals: Nashville Mom Turns Pink Bucket into Savings Movement

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A mother’s effort to save for Christmas has grown into a financial empowerment initiative encouraging women to build savings one manageable deposit at a time. Jasmine Danyell, a Black entrepreneur and mother […]

Opinion | Poarch Creeks show how gaming revenue can build Alabama’s economy

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

A new ad campaign starting this weekend will bring an overdue spotlight to the Poarch Creeks’ impact on Alabama’s economy. By Josh Moon Josh Moon Columnist A couple of years ago, as I was bouncing […]

Alabama Voters Face School Prayer, Pledge and Anthem Decisions

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama voters will consider two constitutional amendments in November addressing the Pledge of Allegiance, student-led prayer, and national anthem broadcasts in public schools. Amendment 3 would require local school […]