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[ May 19, 2026 ] Mobile Bets on Downtown Comeback With $300 Million Civic Center Rebuild State News
[ May 13, 2026 ] Protective Hairstyles Pose Hair Loss Risk for Black Women, Johns Hopkins Research Confirms Health
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[ May 13, 2026 ] Natural Depression Treatments Gain Attention as Communities Address Mental Health Access Health
[ May 13, 2026 ] Natural Menopause Relief Gains Clinical Support as Women Seek Alternatives to Hormone Therapy Health

Alabama House Bill Sparks Debate Over Faculty Rights and University Governance

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A fast-moving bill in the Alabama Legislature is raising concerns among educators and community advocates, as House Bill 580 could significantly reshape tenure and faculty influence at public universities across the state. […]

Birmingham Woman Charged After Toddler’s Tragic Overdose Death Raises Safety Concerns

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A heartbreaking tragedy in Birmingham has led to criminal charges and renewed concerns about child safety and drug exposure in the home. Authorities have arrested 25-year-old Brandi Stokes following the death […]

Child-Involved Shooting in Lawmaker’s Home Raises Urgent Safety Questions in Alabama

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS An investigation is ongoing in Lawrence County after a troubling incident involving two children has sparked renewed concerns about firearm safety in the home. Authorities say a 13-year-old boy is recovering […]

Judge Denies Plea Withdrawal in ASU Student’s Murder Case, Sentencing Set for April

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Montgomery judge has denied a request from a former Alabama State University student to withdraw his guilty plea in the 2020 murder of fellow student Adam “Belle” Dowdell, a case […]

Voices That Refused to Be Silenced: New Podcast Exposes Serial Killer Case and the Women Who Fought Back

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A gripping new true-crime podcast is shining a national spotlight on a disturbing case—and on the voices that refused to be ignored. Someone’s Hunting Us, a chart-climbing podcast from NJ.com, takes […]

Opinion | Pain at the pump showcases economic benefits of electric vehicles

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

As an EV owner, I see those savings every month—and they only grow when gas prices spike. By Michael Staley Americans have seen this cycle before: Gas prices surge, and family budgets feel it almost […]

Decatur Steps Up: $3M Sports Complex and Student Housing Project Signals Growth and Opportunity

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Decatur is making a major investment in its future, with city leaders moving forward on a transformative project that could reshape both athletics and student life in the River City. The Decatur […]

Protecting Our “Little Flocks” from the Digital Wilderness

March 18, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Jemeana Smothers-Roberson Managing Editor, SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The modern parent faces challenges that previous generations could only imagine. While we diligently lock our physical doors at night, we often leave digital gateways wide open […]

Medical Bills vs. Meals: Millions of Americans Skipping Food to Afford Healthcare

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS “While we celebrate our history, we’re equally focused on our future.” With those words, Dr. Karen Frith, dean of the University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing, opened the second annual […]

Toledo Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TOLEDO, OHIO — Isaiah Monroe, 21, has been sentenced to at least 22 years in prison for the rape and subsequent pregnancy of a 12-year-old girl. The sentencing, handed down by Judge Lori Olender […]