Top News – Page 2

News Ticker

[ August 27, 2026 ] ALABAMA’S DESEGREGATION ORDERS FACE A NEW TEST Headline News
[ August 26, 2026 ] What happened to Week Zero? Sports
[ August 25, 2026 ] BEANS MAY OFFER AFFORDABLE HELP AGAINST HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Food
[ August 25, 2026 ] A CHILD’S EARLY DIET MAY SHAPE BRAIN HEALTH FOR DECADES Food and Nutrition
[ August 25, 2026 ] NIGHT OWLS MAY FACE GREATER HEART RISKS—BUT CHANGE IS POSSIBLE Food and Nutrition

More Than 4 Million Drop From SNAP as New Rules Tighten America’s Food Lifeline

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Black women in Alabama face an alarmingly high risk of dying from pregnancy-related complications, according to a new report calling for sweeping changes in how the state provides maternal […]

Two Little Brothers Take Family Car, Leave University Student Fighting for Her Life

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS OAKLAND, Calif. — Kiara Darvonne Bowling, a 31-year-old university student and pageant titleholder, is fighting for her life after a Toyota Camry reportedly driven by two young brothers struck her in […]

Inside Job: Employee Accused of Stealing 438 Tires Worth Nearly $90,000

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A former tire-shop employee is accused of working with a store manager to steal 438 tires valued at nearly $90,000 from the business where both men worked. […]

“Huntsville, We Are Better Than This”: City Leaders Confront Recent Gun Violence

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville officials are calling for accountability, peaceful conflict resolution and stronger community cooperation following several recent shootings across the city. The public appeal came days after an Aug. […]

It’s a new day for Alabama Democrats

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Josh Moon In a low-key, deliberate tone, Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Randy Kelley told members of the State Democratic Executive Committee on Saturday afternoon that he wanted to be re-elected, and he calmly listed […]

Trump Treasury Shelves Harriet Tubman $20 Bill After Decade-Long Effort

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has halted—for now—a decade-long effort to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the front of the $20 bill. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is “not […]

$1.4 Billion More: D.C. National Guard Mission Planned Through 2029

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Guard troops could remain deployed in the nation’s capital through the end of President Donald Trump’s term under Pentagon plans projected to cost taxpayers an additional $1.4 […]

Professor: Why Are Our Gospel Icons Now Performing on the Las Vegas Strip?

August 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Lawrence Ware, THE ROOT The Clark Sisters and Fred Hammond are headed to the Las Vegas Strip as part of a new gospel music residency. And reading the coverage, you’d be forgiven if you thought ‘Da Lawd’ […]

The GOP’s biggest threat isn’t independents—it’s bad ideas like closed primaries

August 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

A renewed proposal could alienate conservative-leaning independents who helped Alabama Republicans build one of the nation’s strongest political coalitions. by Angelo “Doc” Mancuso “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” I believe that’s […]

Decatur Renews Police Reform Contract as City Continues Push for Greater Accountability

August 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Decatur City Council has voted to extend the contract of the consultant leading reforms within the Decatur Police Department, signaling the city’s continued commitment to strengthening accountability and rebuilding public trust […]