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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton has been elected chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, winning a decisive leadership vote as Democrats seek to rebuild their statewide organization ahead of the November […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — In a visit that blended history, family, journalism and politics, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones spent part of Wednesday, July 29, at the offices of Speakin’ Out News, where he met with […]

(HUNTSVILLE, AL) More than a luncheon, it was a call to action. Community leaders, elected officials, business professionals, educators, clergy and civic advocates gathered Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Von Braun Center’s East Hall […]

A microscopic parasite that cannot be seen, smelled or tasted is quietly making thousands of Americans sick this summer, prompting one of the nation’s largest Cyclospora investigations in recent years and renewing concerns about the […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District has become one of the most closely watched races in the country after new polling showed Democratic U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures locked in a virtual dead heat under newly […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — A new federal rule tied to upcoming Medicaid work requirements is raising concerns among state officials, healthcare providers and patient advocates who fear that some seriously ill and disabled Americans […]

WASHINGTON — In one of the most consequential weeks of the Court’s 2026 term, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered two major setbacks to President Donald Trump’s policy agenda, rejecting his administration’s effort to end birthright […]

MONTGOMERY — Firearms were the leading cause of non-medical, unexpected, or unexplained deaths among Alabama children in 2024, according to a newly released report that is renewing calls for stronger safety measures, public education, and […]

MONTGOMERY — Thousands of Alabamians who have completed their sentences may soon find it easier to regain one of the most fundamental rights of citizenship: the right to vote. On June 9, Gov. Kay Ivey […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Questions surrounding U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor of Alabama continue to intensify as new information about his voting history, residency records, tax filings, and property holdings fuels a […]