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Nolan Wells’ Friends’ Attorney SaysHe Plans to Sue Ben Crump OverPhone Claims

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Minnesota man who sprayed U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water during a Minneapolis town hall has been sentenced to 14 months in federal […]

Georgia DoorDash Driver Found Dismembered After Family Traced Her Phone

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS When Shanteria “Tia” Mosley’s family could not reach her on Sept. 23, they traced her phone to an apartment complex in Smyrna, Georgia. Their search led to the discovery of the […]

Kansas City Mother Sentenced After Infant Daughter’s Death in Oven

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Kansas City mother has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after her 1-month-old daughter died from burns sustained inside a household oven. Mariah Thomas, 28, pleaded guilty Sept. 22 […]

Opinion | Lawrence County should be considered for Alabama’s future Space Academy

September 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

Courtland’s open land, aviation history and proximity to Huntsville make a compelling case for rural Alabama’s role in space training. By Angelo “Doc” Mancuso With the U.S. Space Force preparing to relocate its headquarters to […]

Black Alabama women fight to be heard about serious hormonal symptoms

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For years, Black women experiencing irregular periods, severe pelvic pain, unexplained weight changes, acne, or unwanted facial hair have reported being told that their symptoms are normal—or that they simply need to […]

Protecting college sports, exploiting players

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

College athletics is doing just fine. But now the government is involved because the fair compensation of players was eating into profits. by Josh Moon, The Alabama Reporter As the clock hit zero and […]

BET removes thousands of stories documenting Black history

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Years of reporting about Black culture, entertainment, politics and public life have disappeared from BET’s website after the network removed its written-news archive and shifted its digital strategy toward video. BET Digital […]

Former Montgomery officer convicted of abusing handcuffed woman

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — A former Montgomery police officer has been convicted of unlawful sexual contact with a handcuffed woman and obstructing the investigation. A federal jury found Markelle Jaquan Cox, 32, guilty […]

Black community presses for answers after another Birmingham police killing

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM — For the family of Otis Lee Phillips Jr., a ruling that his killing by police was justified has not brought closure. Instead, it has deepened a community call for […]

Small-business confidence holds above average despite hiring pressures

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — Small-business confidence cooled slightly in August but remained above its long-term average, presenting a mixed picture for Alabama entrepreneurs confronting labor shortages, uneven sales and persistent cost pressures. The […]