October 2025 – Page 12

Manhunt Underway After Shootout Inside Alabama Mall Barbershop

October 14, 2025 Bouldin 0

Sharier AlQuan Caesar(Dothan Police Department) DOTHAN, Ala. — Police are searching for a North Carolina man accused of opening fire during a shootout inside a Dothan barbershop at the Wiregrass Commons Mall on Sunday afternoon. […]

Mayor Battle Honors Planning Team During National Community Planning and History Month

October 14, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS During the October City Council meeting, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle recognized the City of Huntsville Planning Department for its leadership and collaboration in guiding the city’s continued growth. The recognition came in honor of National Community […]

There’s a solution to Montgomery’s crime problem

October 14, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Josh Moon Everyone has an opinion on Montgomery’s crime problem. The “thugs” are out of control, they say. City leaders must do more, they say. That Black mayor needs to get his people under […]

Alabama Enacts 10% ‘Sin Tax’ on Porn Websites to Fund Mental Health Services

October 14, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A new Alabama law has gone into effect, imposing a 10% tax on pornographic websites, with revenue directed toward expanding mental health services across the state. The measure, part of the Materials Harmful to Minors […]

City News

UAH President Charles Karr to Retire in 2026

October 14, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Dr. Charles L. Karr, the 10th president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), announced he will retire at the end of the spring 2026 term, concluding more than four years of […]

Auburn Architecture Program Accused of Using ‘Accreditation Loophole’ to Teach Banned Concepts

October 14, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) is facing criticism after a student alleged that the school is using an “accreditation loophole” to continue teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)concepts despite Alabama’s […]

Montgomery News Roundup: Violence, Cultural Investment & State Oversight

October 14, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Deadly Shooting Prompting Manhunt and Arrest On October 4, downtown Montgomery erupted in gunfire shortly after the Tuskegee–Morehouse college football game, as rival gunmen opened fire in a crowded nightlife area. Two […]

Dry September Deepens Drought, Threatens Alabama Farms and Forests

October 14, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS An unusually dry September has worsened drought conditions across Alabama, raising concerns about crop losses, soil health, and increased wildfire risks. The Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team (ADAPT) reported Tuesday that much […]

OBITUARIES 10/15 – 10/21/2025

October 13, 2025 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Ms. Bessie Leslie Lanier October 30, 1941 – October 8, 2025 Funeral service for Ms. Bessie Leslie Lanier will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Madkins Chapel […]

Showdown in Jackson for SWAC East lead

October 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor The 2025 season’s largest homecoming schedule is on tap this week with 13 of the special games on the menu. The biggest battles feature conference leaders. Alabama State at Jackson State’s […]